Paid Seeking a Sound Designer for New Work Dancin' In the Street - Mountain Thea

Seeking a Sound Designer for New Work Dancin' In the Street - Mountain Theatre Company
Mountain Theatre Company , North Carolina’s oldest professional theatre organization, is seeking to hire a Sound Designer 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 5th, 2026 (Travel Day) - June 26th, 2026 (Travel Day)
Role: Sound Designer
Project Rate: $2,000
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 Sound Designer works closely with the Artistic Director to execute all audio-related aspects of the production. The Sound Designer is required to attend all technical rehearsals through to the official opening of the performance. Travel and Housing are provided by Mountain Theatre Company.

Responsibilities

Creating and translating a sound design (including all diagrams, sound cues, and plotting) consistent with the creative vision of the Artistic Director

Artist MUST have experience in recording and producing finished vocal sweetener tracks

Attending Production Meetings as necessary, as well as all technical rehearsals

Overseeing and assisting in all necessary setup and breakdown

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

Preferred Skills and Requirements

Enthusiasm for live event production

Have demonstrated success in previous production work, with a focus on sound design, soundboard operation, and live mixing in a theatrical setting

Proficiency with Qlab and Midas Digital Mixers

Proficiency in recording voiceover and backing vocals along with the ability to mix these prerecorded assets with live performers.

Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

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

License/Certification

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

Candidates must be fully vaccinated.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume, listing all previous work experience, to techjobs@mountaintheatre.com

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