The Lighting/Sound Supervisor is an essential and highly valued member of the Performing Arts Center Operations team. Reporting to the Performing Arts Center Manager, this position supervises part-time workers and coordinates the use of lighting and sound elements for our academic programs and productions. They provide theatrical lighting and audio setups, thoughtfully balancing design objectives with equipment selection and sensible timelines. In conjunction with the performing arts center team, this position plays a key role in creating and maintaining the working environment in the theatre. They will also work closely with actors, designers, students, staff, and faculty to shepherd a production process that is supportive and sustainable.
Additional Information
At the Arnette Scott Ward Performing Arts Center, we operate three distinct venues: a 299-seat main stage theatre, an intimate black box, and an outdoor amphitheater. We primarily support our performing arts academic programs alongside some community rentals. A typical season includes 3 main stage productions, 3 black box shows, 2 dance concerts, and roughly 50 smaller concerts, recitals, and events. While our calendar is active, we intentionally build in downtime between events so our staff has time for maintenance, reflection, and planning.
We believe that producing excellent live events shouldnt come at the cost of our staffs well-being. We deliberately structure our schedules to provide enough time to get the work done without burdening our team. When you work with us, you can expect: