Sound Technician

CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER•Chicago, IL

2d•$32 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) seeks a self-directed and highly-motivated individual with strong communication and diverse technical skills to join our sound department. CST is a world-class theater company producing work of the highest caliber due, in large part, to a supportive team philosophy. The House Sound Technician position is an integral full-time part of an ambitious program averaging 12 productions per season in a 500-seat mainstage, 200-seat black box, a new groundbreaking flexible performance space seating up to 850, as well as several touring productions. This position’s responsibilities will be primarily focused in the sound department, but in certain parts of our season will switch to carry responsibility in other departments as needed. They will work with professional designers and directors from Chicago and around the world managing both produced and presented work, and will need to work in a fast-paced and interdisciplinary manner to address challenges. The position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with IATSE Local 2.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of professional theatrical sound experience.
Proficient knowledge of DiGiCo SD7 T, Yamaha CL series consoles.
Understanding of both console setup as well as operation for straight plays and line by line mixing of musicals.
Understanding of QSC Q-SYS infrastructure, Dante I/O protocols, network infrastructure, Aviom monitoring systems, Clear-Com systems, Shure wireless equipment and Wireless Workbench frequency coordination, QLab software, KVM equipment.
Experience with making microphone ear-rigs, boom-rigs, wig-mounts, painting mics, etc. and working closely with actors.
Knowledge of safe work practices related to electricity and working at heights.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Comfortable working at heights of up to 50 feet.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.

Nice To Haves

Regional theater experience preferred.
Familiarity with counterweight fly systems and moderate rigging capabilities, both theory and practice.
Healthy knowledge of electrical theory and practice, especially with wiring and soldering projects.

Responsibilities

Working with sound department to install and strike sound systems.
Serving as A2 on select productions, working with orchestras and actors on mic and monitoring infrastructure.
Serving as A1 cover on select productions, including straight plays, line-by-line mixing of large musicals, and presented work.
Managing Clear-Com infrastructure.
Installing, troubleshooting, programming, and running QLab rigs.
Operating sound for special events both in the theater as well as in other spaces inside and outside of our facility.
Supporting designers and department during tech rehearsals including the setup and strike of tech tables and associated equipment.
Maintaining sound inventory by tracking equipment and supplies, and doing hands-on maintenance as required.
At times working with other production departments in varying capacities based on the needs of the productions.