Theatrical Electricians/Stagehand

Position: Theatrical Electricians/Stagehand

Reports to: Technical Director

Type of Employment: Independent Contractor

FLSA Status: Exempt from Overtime

Position Summary:

American Stage seeks Electricians for the upcoming production of Hair. An ideal candidate is energetic and motivated to help manage the electrical needs for our annual outdoor musical. This position would be responsible for the load-in, setup,and maintenance of the electrical needs for this production.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• Work with the ME to hang and focus the light plot.

• Assist ME and coordinate with the Technical Director for the location and set up of all lighting equipment.

• Work with the Master Electrician and Technical Director to efficiently load in/strike the show

• Work all Electrics Calls during Load-In

• Secure and safe rigging of all lighting instrumentation

• Wiring of any practical’s or scenic pieces that include lighting units

• Assist the ME with the safety of the company on stage in relation to lighting elements

• Be sure performance space is left clean and in orderly condition.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiar with and able to install Lighting equipment.

• Ability to Hang, Cable, and Focus approx. 175-200 fixtures per show.

• Must be comfortable and able to work safely at various heights from Genie lifts, ladders and scaffolding

• Able to lift 50 lbs

• Understating of best theatrical practices in regards to hanging, circuiting, cable management, proper focus, changing of lamps, and standard accessories for stage lighting equipment

• Creative problem solving and troubleshooting

• Team oriented and collaborative attitude

• Excellent Communication

Details of the Production:

• Onsite work begins Monday 3/10/25 thru 5/2/25

• Timeline of Important Production Dates:

  • Rental Lighting Shop Prep 3/5-7/25

  • Load–in Lighting 3/10/25-3/15/25

  • Focus Call: 3/14/25

  • Programming: 3/15 & 3/16

  • Strike on 5/6-9/24

As an independent contractor paid by American Stage Theatre Company, you will be expected to adhere to our organization's code of conduct. A copy of this will be sent for your review and signature, prior to commencement of employment.

Compensation:

Compensation is BOE in the range of $17.50-$222.50 an hour for 35-40 hours a week for the entire contract. As an independent contractor, this position is exempt from any and all benefits that we provide full and part time staff.

To Apply:

Please submit the below as an email attachment to Thad Engle, Technical Director, at the following email address: tengle@americanstage.org

• PDF formatted letter of interest/cover letter

• PDF formatted resume

• Be prepared to provide references upon request

Organization History:

American Stage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. American Stage does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Founded in 1977, American Stage is Tampa Bay’s longest-running, critically acclaimed professional theatre, committed to its role as a vital arts leader, contributing to the cultural landscape of the region by pursuing innovative programming and deeper connections with our community through our high-quality mainstage productions, our annual American Stage in the Park production, and our robust education and outreach programs. With powerful stories, boldly told, American Stage aspires to make the experience of dynamic, relevant, world-class theatre accessible for all.

At American Stage, we see the empty space as an opportunity for social change & civilized discourse to occur –one of the few sacred places left in a far too noisy, often divided, world where human beings can still sit in the quiet dark together, think a while, & be awakened. To gain a richer connection to the fragility of beauty & pain that exists in all art & life.

Theater of, by, and for all people. Artist-driven, radically inclusive, and fundamentally democratic. Through artistic excellence and the craft of storytelling, American Stage is committed to creating a safe space for multicultural artists to share their full humanity, as we come back to the theatre at this exciting but challenging time. We choose to create a new American Stage that enriches and embodies the rich diversity and cultural tapestry of America and truly reflects the American experience.

Salary : $18 - $223