Lighting Director

Collaborate with professionals throughout the nation at Trollwood Performing Arts School, a unique youth arts organization producing a high-quality musical production in outdoor amphitheater at Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead, MN. Seeking Lighting Director for MAMMA MIA directed by Michael Walling, NYC based regional theatre director and Artistic Director for award winning Trollwood Performing Arts School. Lighting Director will execute lighting design by Jack Mehler, NYC based national stage and lighting designer. Oversee setup, hang and focus. Seeking candidate with high-level technical experience, circuiting and focusing theatrical lighting instruments. Must possess high operational knowledge and experience of moving lights, LED lights, DMX controllers and dimmers, and ETC light boards. As an educational theatrical production, candidate must possess the ability to teach youth. Will oversee lighting crew during rehearsals, performances, and strike.

Preferred Qualifications: Degree in technical theatre with emphasis in lighting, minimum 2 years-experience in similar position. Supervises professional team of 2-3 professionals in addition to student crews and volunteers.

Contract: Approximately 40 hours off-site remote work. On-site, full time from June 4 - August 7. Not affiliated with any unions.

Salary: $11,731 for the duration of the contract; travel stipend, housing provided.

To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with LIGHTING DIRECTOR in the subject line. www.trollwood.org