Seeking an Audio Engineer (A1) for New Work Dancin' In the Street - Mountain Theatre Company

DESCRIPTION

Mountain Theatre Company, North Carolina’s oldest professional theatre organization, is seeking to hire a A1(Audio Engineer) for Dancin’ in the Street. This position will join the experienced, award-winning team behind Western North Carolina's premier professional theatre company.

Mountain Theatre Company, currently in their 88th season, is the largest arts organization for over 50 miles, and attracts visitors to Highlands, North Carolina from all over the world.

Mountain Theatre Company is committed to diversity and operates with a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Mountain Theatre Company encourages artists of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as artists with disabilities, to apply.

PERSONNEL
Executive Artistic Director: Scott Daniel
Company Manager: Emanuel Carrero

CONTRACT DETAILS
Production: DANCIN’ IN THE STREET
Venue: Highlands Performing Arts Center
Contract Dates: June 14th, 2026 (Travel Day) - July 14th, 2026 (Travel Day)
Role: Audio Engineer(A1)
Project Rate: $650/week
Housing and Travel: Provided/Single Occupancy

PRODUCTION DATES
Dancin’ in the Street
Rehearsal Dates: June 1st - June 23rd
Production Dates: June 24th - July 13th

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position calls for an energetic, dynamic, and dedicated individual who works well with a great deal of independence and exercises independent judgment while performing a variety of duties. The Audio Engineer (A1) works closely with the Sound Designer and Artistic Director to execute all audio-related aspects of the production. The A1 is required to attend all technical rehearsals through to the official opening of the performance and run of the show. Travel and Housing are provided by Mountain Theatre Company.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Live mixing of all performers (vocalist and musicians) and recorded playback tracks during the full run of the show.

• Program shows cues into QLab in coordination with other departments.

• Make the necessary adjustments during previews in accordance with the Sound Designer.

• Maintain the design set by the Sound Designer throughout the full run of the show.

• Maintain all production rental sound equipment.

• Organize repairs and/or swap out options for sound equipment as needed during the run of the show.

• Coordinate, assign, and monitor wireless frequencies for microphone packs.

• Build, organize, track, and maintain wireless microphone rigs for musical theatre.

• Troubleshoot problems and quickly and effectively resolve during performances for each performance.

• Managing expendable inventory, i.e. batteries, mic tape, gaff tape, etc. , and will report to the Production Manager when supplies need to be replenished.

• Willingness to perform, at times, physically demanding tasks, with the ability to lift items potentially weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Availability both during the week and on the weekends for both daytime and evening hours, especially through scheduled tech rehearsal weeks.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in QLab programming including audio, network, OSC, and timecode cues.

• Proficiency in programming scenes within digital sound consoles.

• Proficiency with digital consoles and stage boxes.

• Basic understanding of Audio networking (AES and Dante).

• Ability to live-mix up to 30 sources at a single time using the Broadway/West-End line-by-line method.

• Unmatched organizational and problem-solving skills.

• A firm, kind, polite, respectful, encouraging, positive attitude, and calm demeanor.

• Patience, stamina, a sense of humor, and the ability to remain calm under strict deadlines is a must.

• Training/Certification in CPR, AED, and/or first aid is a plus, but not required.

• A high school diploma or GED is required.

• A B.A. or B.F.A. in Theatre or a Technical Theatre is a plus, but not required.

• A minimum of 2 years professional experience mixing musical theatre.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred). Ability to drive to contact is a plus.

Candidates must be fully vaccinated.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, listing all previous work experience, to [email protected].

Mountain Theatre Company is dedicated to engaging and enriching our community and its visitors while contributing to the cultural and economic development of Highlands, NC, through world class Broadway-style musical theatre experiences featuring national professional artists and providing entertaining and inspiring productions for diverse audiences.

Mountain Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization. For more information, visit our website: www.MountainTheatre.com.

DURATION

Jun 14, 2026 - Jul 14, 2026

SALARY

$600.00 – $650.00 per week

• NON-UNION