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Niles North High School is hiring a Sound Designer/Audio Engineer for our productions of Ride the Cyclone and Mamma Mia! This person will be expected to develop a soundscape for the productions as well as support students in executing live audio mixing for each show. Work on Ride the Cyclone will begin in October for December performances, and work for Mamma Mia! will begin in December for March performances. Contact David Solotke (davsol@d219.org) if interested!

Must have experience working with students

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Niles North High School is hiring a Scenic Designer/Technical Director for the 26-27 school year. Productions include The Great Gatsby (non-musical), Ride the Cyclone, Mamma Mia!, and a fourth show to be determined. In addition to design work, the person in this position is expected to lead stage crew daily after school along with our lighting designer. Crew for the first production will begin on Wednesday, August 19th. Contact David Solotke (davsol@d219.org) if interested!

Must have experience working with students, able to attend all stage crew sessions.

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Technical Director at John Hersey High School (Arlington Heights, IL)

Job Description: Flexible--We are looking to bring another technical director to our team to support our technical theater program. We produce three main-stage shows and student-directed one-acts, and our program supports music department concerts, the Orchesis dance recital, and a culture-week performance. The position is flexible with full technical director, job-split, or supporting roles possible depending on the candidates skills and availability.

Job Requirements: The ideal candidate will possess a background in lighting and sound design and be comfortable with carpentry tasks. 

Please contact Fine and Performing Arts Director Lara Becker (lara.becker@d214.org) or Director Sarah Wade (sarah.wade@d214.org) with a letter of interest and resume.

Job Description: The Director of Education is responsible for the development and implementation of outreach workshops, classes held at the QCT, and directing student theatre productions. This role is vital in fostering a love for the performing arts among young people, nurturing creativity, and providing high-quality educational opportunities that align with our mission, vision, and values. Visit https://www.1qct.org/employment/ for more information.

Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in theatre arts or a related field preferred Experience teaching and/or working with youth.

Email burgundy.hill@1qct.org with any questions.

Position Title: Part Time Theatre Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

Employment Type: Part time

Job Description: Classes may include Acting courses, as well as a Fine Arts inclusive classroom honoring diversity of ability. Additional stipend opportunities will include a valuable member of our Patriot Theatre Company Co-Curricular Productions (F/S Play 2027 Director)and Summer School Theatre Arts Teaching (June 2026)

Job Requirements: Qualified applicants must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator's License (PEL) with secondary Theatre Arts endorsement. Preference will be given to applicants who also hold an ESL endorsement.

To apply, please visit https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2408/opening/166608

This position is open until filled.

Festival 56: Props Master For our 2026 Summer Season: Ring of Fire, The Comedy of Errors, You Can't Take It With You, The Bridges of Madison County, & Anastasia. Dates: June 8 to August 11.

Job Requirements: BA or BFA in Theater, Fine Arts, or related field.

Role is available until filled.

Learn more here: festival56.com

Email applications/portfolios to festival56casting@gmail.com

Applications for the position of Technical Theatre Director for Maine South High School are invited. Qualified applicants should submit an online application no later than May 8, 2025. The application website address is: http://www.applitrack.com/D207/onlineapp/

Job Requirements:
Prior Tech. theatre-related experience preferred. Motivated to continuously learn and develop industry-related skills and certifications. Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. phone systems, printers, etc.) Rigging Set construction, design.

Contact info: 
tkeith@maine207.org;
www.south.maine207.org

Reports to: Associate Production Manager / Education Director
Dates: June 16 - July 31, 2025
Salary: $2,500-$2,900 (based on experience) for the Season, split into bi-weekly payments. 
Additional Benefits: Shared housing on campus in a dormitory (private bedroom, communal bathroom and common areas), meal plan in Vassar College’s dining hall (3 meals per day), round-trip travel reimbursement from New York City, free tickets to Powerhouse shows (as available)

Job Summary:

The two Stage Managers – Training Company each stage manage one outdoor classical play and one workshop production with the same company of actors.  They also co-stage manage the New Works Play Festival featuring the entire company at the end of the season.  In addition to typical stage management duties, the Stage Managers – Training Company also serve as liaisons between the students and the staff, helping communicate successes, difficulties, personnel issues, and opportunities for improvement among the students.  An ideal candidate is confident working closely with students as young as 17 years old, is a friendly and approachable face, has excellent communication skills and project management capabilities, and is excited about juggling multiple responsibilities at once in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking applicants with the following traits: friendly, reliable, possess strong work ethics, have a pleasant, calm demeanor, a can-do attitude, thrive in a fast paced environment, can navigate a multitude of personalities and have a strong sense of humor. 

If you are available and have an interest in being considered for one of the positions, please send a brief cover letter to powerhouse@vassar.edu along with the following:
1. Position(s) you are most interested in.
2. Confirm availability (mid-June - July 31)
3. Attach a resume.

We will be scheduling Zoom/phone interviews immediately, so please submit your materials ASAP.

Reports to: Sound Supervisor
Dates: June 15 - July 31, 2025
Salary: $2,500-$2,900 (based on experience) for the Season, split into bi-weekly payments. 
Additional Benefits: Shared housing in campus apartment (private bedroom with shared bathroom and living space), meal plan in Vassar College’s dining hall (3 meals per day), round-trip travel reimbursement from New York City, free tickets to Powerhouse shows (as available)

Job Summary:

The Sound Technician oversees sound across all venues for the season.  Reporting directly to the Sound Supervisor, the Sound Technician will assist the Sound Supervisor with loading in, cueing each show, running each show, loading out, and more.  All of our presentations across the professional and Training Program season are in development, and therefore require flexibility, patience, and a can-do attitude.  Some projects may require a lot of support, some may require a simpler “lights up, lights down” approach, and some projects may provide their own Sound Designer.  An ideal candidate can adapt quickly and willingly to fit the needs of each individual project.

We are seeking applicants with the following traits: friendly, reliable, possess strong work ethics, have a pleasant, calm demeanor, a can-do attitude, thrive in a fast paced environment, can navigate a multitude of personalities and have a strong sense of humor. 

If you are available and have an interest in being considered for one of the positions, please send a brief cover letter to powerhouse@vassar.edu along with the following:
1. Position(s) you are most interested in.
2. Confirm availability (mid-June - July 31)
3. Attach a resume.

We will be scheduling Zoom/phone interviews immediately, so please submit your materials ASAP.

Reports to: Production Manager
Supervises: Sound Technician
Dates: June 15 - July 31, 2025
Salary: $4,000-$5,000 (based on experience) for the Season, split into bi-weekly payments. 
Additional Benefits: Shared housing in campus apartment (private bedroom with shared bathroom and living space), meal plan in Vassar College’s dining hall (3 meals per day), round-trip travel reimbursement from New York City, free tickets to Powerhouse shows (as available)

Job Summary:

The Sound Supervisor oversees sound across all venues for the season.  Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the Sound Supervisor manages a Sound Technician and works collaboratively with them to execute all sound-related tasks from designing the rep plot, coordinating rentals with outside vendors, loading in, cueing each show, running each show, and loading out.  All of our presentations across the professional and Training Program season are in development, and therefore require flexibility, patience, and a can-do attitude.  Some projects may require a lot of support, some may require a simpler “lights up, lights down” approach, and some projects may provide their own Sound Designer.  An ideal candidate can adapt quickly and willingly to fit the needs of each individual project.

We are seeking applicants with the following traits: friendly, reliable, possess strong work ethics, have a pleasant, calm demeanor, a can-do attitude, thrive in a fast paced environment, can navigate a multitude of personalities and have a strong sense of humor. 

If you are available and have an interest in being considered for one of the positions, please send a brief cover letter to powerhouse@vassar.edu along with the following:
1. Position(s) you are most interested in.
2. Confirm availability (mid-June - July 31)
3. Attach a resume.

We will be scheduling Zoom/phone interviews immediately, so please submit your materials ASAP.