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Hale Centre Theatre
Sandy, UT Part Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025
Spotlight Operators – Center Stage (Part-Time, Year-Long Contract)

Help Us Bring Stories to Life!

Hale Centre Theatre is currently seeking Primary and Swing Spotlight Operators for our Center Stage space. The Spotlight team works together through training, communication, and precision to create memorable and exciting experiences for our patrons through live stage performances. All new and current employees interested in filling one of these positions must apply.

This position reports to the Lighting Supervisor and requires a strong commitment to excellence, teamwork, and professionalism in alignment with our core values- Align, innovate, Uplift, & Respect:

Position Details

Primary Spot Operator

  • This position operates on a year-long contract, working on every production of the season for up to 29 hours per week
  • The contract will conclude at the end of each season, and candidates must reapply and interview annually for the following season

Swing Spot Operator

  • This year-long contract position serves as a substitute and support role for the Primary Spot Operator
  • Hours are not guaranteed but may be up to 29 hours per week based on production needs
  • The contract will conclude at the end of each season, and candidates must reapply and interview annually for the following season

Responsibilities

Spotlight Operators play a crucial role in highlighting performers and enhancing storytelling through lighting design. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Performing pre-show checks to ensure spotlights are operational
  • Operating and maintaining Robert Juliat and other spotlight equipment
  • Executing specified lighting cues with precision
  • Completing other pre-show duties as assigned
  • Participating in mid-show check-ins to ensure all equipment and operations remain in working order
  • Working independently as well as in a team atmosphere to execute lighting cues accurately
  • Assisting in strike and changeover

Basic Qualifications

  • Proven ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain theatrical lighting equipment
  • Knowledge of theatrical terminology, documentation, and backstage etiquette
  • Experience working with Clear-Com communication systems
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere
  • Must be physically capable of climbing, standing for long periods, and working at various heights
  • Ability to adapt to changing needs with little to no notice
  • Positions require full availability (up to six days a week), including afternoons, nights, weekends, and select holidays
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Successful candidates must be able to pass a drug screening and background check before beginning work

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 to 3 years of experience running spotlights for large-scale musicals is highly preferred
  • Experience working with Robert Juliat spotlights
  • Basic electrician experience

Training & Technical Process Overview

  • All Spotlight Operators will undergo mandatory training sessions before being assigned to a production
  • During tech rehearsals, operators will work closely with the Lighting Supervisor and Stage Management to refine cues and ensure seamless integration with the production
  • Operators are expected to adhere to technical protocols and maintain the highest level of precision and focus throughout performances

Additional Details

  • The first production under the new contract model will be Finding Neverland
  • Spotlight operator positions for the Jewel Box Theater and the upcoming Beehive Theater will continue to be filled on a show-by-show basis for the remainder of 2025. These positions may transition to the yearly contract model in 2026, with further details to be shared at a later date

Compensation & Commitment to Diversity

Hale Centre Theatre is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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