Lighting Designer

The Colonial Players of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School (PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA) is requesting submissions for experienced assistance in the area of Technical Theater with a background in stage lighting for their 2025 Spring Musical.  Seeking dynamic and creative technical theater professionals to work collaboratively with our production team.  Must be able to design and implement all aspects of lights for our performances as well as teach students the skills of the craft.   Skills in other areas such as sound, construction, projection and stage management are a plus.  Housing/travel is not provided.  Applicants are required to have up to date PA and Federal clearances.  

Responsibilities (specific responsibilities are available for each technical area):

• Pre-production planning with the production team. Participate in understanding the director’s vision and script flow, so that tech can be planned accordingly, collaborating closely with other departments..
• Pre-production planning with the creative team to determine plans, materials needs, material costs, schedule, student participation.
• Communicate budgetary needs to the Director by January 15 (spring musical).
• Plan and implement light plot, including the hanging and programming of lights and projections.
• Train students in lighting design fundamentals including hanging, design, programming and execution.
• Arrange delivery or pick up of rentals as appropriate.
• Attend final dress rehearsals and performances to monitor student implementation of light plot and troubleshoot if necessary.
• Attend set strike to break down all light equipment, reset equipment and return rentals when appropriate.

Dates and Schedule

• Spring Musical
  • Auditions/Casting: November 25-26, 2024
  • Rehearsals:
    • December - February: 2-3/Week to plan/teach/implement (days/times flexible)
    • February - March: Monday evenings, Wednesday evenings, Saturdays for runs, other work sessions as needed
  • Performances: March 13-15, 2025
  • Set strike:  March 16-19, 2025

Send cover letter, resume and work samples to Mickey Engel at [email protected].