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THE ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE EMPLOYS GUEST AND LOCAL ARTISTS TO PRODUCE WORKS – CREATED, REHEARSED, AND BUILT IN DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK.

The Rep is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce of artists, technicians, and administrators; particularly one that reflects its community in Central Arkansas. Applicants from populations historically underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply.

All Arkansas Repertory Theatre staff, cast, and crew must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster doses. Upon hiring, employees will be required to submit proof of vaccination to HR.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre seeks a Sound Engineer to join its team in creating the next chapter for professional theatre in Central Arkansas. As part of a revised organizational structure, they will report to the Director of Production, work closely with other departments, and supervise overhire staff as needed.

Salary: $38,000. A moving stipend can be made available upon request. Benefits include health, life, dental, and vision, among other perks as an Arkansas Rep team member.

The key duties and responsibilities include:

Oversight and coordination of sound for each production or special event
⋅  Work with design teams to manage and maintain working files and paperwork
⋅  Purchase, rent, or use existing stock to fulfill production/event needs, and work with other department heads on the varied aspects of each design
⋅  Maintain departmental budgets and track expenditures
⋅  Maintain sound stock and storage areas with clear and concise paperwork, work with the Facilities Director for any necessary repairs or improvements
⋅  Maintain a safe working environment for their self and any overhire staff
⋅  Participate in production meetings, staff meetings, tech rehearsals, and other rehearsals or gatherings as needed
Maintain clear and concise communications with production management, and assist other departments with production needs, as time allows
Run crew as Primary Audio Engineer for all productions within the Mainstage theater

Qualifications:

Participate in production meetings, staff meetings, tech rehearsals, and other rehearsals or gatherings as needed.
Experience in multiple facets of audio production, including instrument repair, wiring, and live mixing with a working knowledge of Dante, Qlab, etc.
Advanced experience with the Yamaha CL5 Audio board.
Bachelor’s Degree, with technical theater or audio engineering backgrounds preferred.

Working Conditions:

This is a full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible position that begins on or about November 1, 2022. Weekly schedules are dependent on the needs of each production/event.
Shared office space with rest of production staff is offered along with wi-fi, laptop, software, printer, and full plotter
Shop spaces:
⋅  Access to the Scene shop for all wood and metal fabrication
⋅  Dedicated sound storage/work space
⋅  Small recording studio space (currently being considered)
Production Spaces:
⋅  300+ seat proscenium stage with dedicated LX line sets and catwalk system
⋅  50-100 seat black box with permanent overhead grid

The Rep’s production department is a close-knit group of talented technicians that excel in a friendly work environment. The successful candidate will have a sense of humor, an unwavering attention to detail, and the ability to coach and problem-solve with myriad personalities and working styles.

To apply:

Please submit your resume to Bill Miller, Associate Production Manager at bmiller@therep.org.

The Rep is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce of artists, technicians, and administrators; particularly one that reflects its community in Central Arkansas. Applicants from populations historically underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply. A fundamental anchor for the quality of life in Central Arkansas, The Rep creates vibrant and engaging theatrical experiences that are accessible to everyone in our community. With our work, The Rep seeks to make lives more full, more interesting, and more joyful. The Rep’s core programming is a year-long season of 5-6 productions, freshly created for our audiences in an intimate, 340-seat theatre in downtown Little Rock.  We tell stories that provide entertainment and escape, that help us process the world around us, and that foster a sense of mutual understanding. Unlike most of an ever-present electronic media, the live experiences of The Rep are distinctly theatrical- immersive and shared by the community in a public space outside of individual homes. As the state’s most established professional theatre since its founding in 1976, we maintain the highest artistic standards, featuring award-winning artists, both local and from across the country, particularly celebrating artists and works with connections to our community.

We are always looking for talented theatre artists and technicians to help bring our productions to life. The need for carpenters, scenic painters, costume stitchers, lighting technicians, run crew, and other positions is critical for every production. Please clarify your interest and skills in your application.

To apply:

Please submit your resume to the Bill Miller, Associate Production Manager at bmiller@therep.org.

AUDITIONS

The Arkansas Rep holds seasonal auditions each year in Little Rock, that are open to both union and non-union performers. Dates and information are announced here on our website as well as in local newspapers, and our social media channels. Actors Equity Association makes related postings, for both performers and Stage Manager submissions, via their regular channels.

Additional production-specific auditions, both virtual and in-person, local and in other cities, are announced individually.

There are currently no opening auditions scheduled.

Attention all Arkansas Artists

If you are a current or former resident of Arkansas, have access to local housing, or have some other connection to our community, we encourage you to contact us at casting@therep.org, so that we may keep your materials on file and notify you directly of any upcoming auditions.