Lighting Director (Moorhead)

Lighting Director : Trollwood Performing Arts School

Collaborate with professionals throughout the nation at Trollwood Performing Arts School, a unique youth arts organization producing a high-quality musical production in the outdoor amphitheater at Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead, MN. Seeking Lighting Director for Disneys FROZEN at award-winning Trollwood Performing Arts School, directed by Broadway veteran, Becky Gulsvig. 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 strong operational knowledge 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 3 - August 6. 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 Hiring Manager at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with LIGHTING DIRECTOR in the subject line. www.trollwood.org