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DESCRIPTION
Suncoast Seeking a Head Electrician and Show System Engineer for our production of THE SUNKICKS: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – NATIONAL TOUR
Job Title: Head Electrician and Show System Engineer
Company: Suncoast Broadway
Production: The Sunkicks: Home for the Holidays
Type: Seasonal Engagement/ Touring Production
Season Dates: November 2026- December 2026
About the Production The Sunkicks: Home for the Holidays is a high-energy, Broadway-style Christmas spectacular built around precision dance, powerhouse vocals, immersive video design, and holiday magic. Inspired by the grand tradition of classic American Christmas entertainment, the production combines a Rockettes-style precision kickline with a heartfelt original holiday story, contemporary production elements, and some of the season’s most beloved music.
The production features a company of professional dancers, singers, and touring technicians performing in a fast-paced, visually driven theatrical experience designed for performing arts centers and major entertainment venues.
This is a non-union national tour running November through December 2026 with routing currently planned through Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado. The tour is designed as a collaborative, team-oriented road environment with a lean but highly professional crew structure, modern automated show systems, strong production values, and an experienced producing team with a long history of successful live entertainment operations.
The Sunkicks: Home for the Holidays is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Radio City Music Hall, the Rockettes, or any related organization or production.
Position Summary Seeking an experienced Head Electrician / Show Systems Engineer to lead all lighting, playback, and show control systems for the national tour.
Responsibilities -Operate and maintain QLab/timecode show playback systems -Execute and maintain lighting and video trigger systems -Lead electrics load-in, focus, and strike -Maintain touring lighting systems, distro, and data infrastructure -Coordinate LED wall power and signal integration -Troubleshoot show control and playback systems in real time -Maintain backup playback and manual override procedures -Supervise local electrics crews as needed -Participate in all truck loading/unloading and touring system pack organization
Qualifications -Professional touring or regional theatrical electrics experience preferred -Experience with QLab, DMX/network systems, and show playback -Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills -Touring experience strongly preferred
Touring Expectations All touring personnel are expected to actively participate in daily load-ins, strikes, truck loading/unloading, and general production setup and teardown. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced touring environment and assisting across departments as needed to support efficient daily operations.
Compensation & Tour Details -Competitive weekly salary based on experience -Travel and touring accommodations provided -Additional tour support and per diem available depending on position and routing -Non-union national tour -November–December 2026 -Tour routing is designed with no overnight travel between performance cities whenever possible
How to Apply
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If you have any questions please reach out to [email protected]
DURATION
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 23, 2026
SALARY
$1,000.00 – $1,000.00 per week
- NON-UNION