Ogunquit Playhouse Seeks Audio Supervisor - Ogunquit Playhouse

Audio Supervisor



Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks an experienced Audio Supervisor for our 2023 Season and Arts Academy productions. Approximate dates of employment between March 2023 and November 2023.



Ideal Candidate: Must be detail-oriented, organized and focused in a fast paced working environment. Experience reading cable plots, and routine equipment maintenance are imperative.



Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to):

- Hang, focus and cable rented audio equipment, and determine cable paths for each audio plot creating paperwork and pre-load in planning

- Collaborate with Sound Designer to order, receive, check in and acquire necessary rental equipment needed per show basis and for Season rental

-Work with Production Manager to return all rental equipment at the end of each run and at end of season.

-Pre-production work and planning with Sound Designer and other production departments

-Pre-production cable, speaker, and advance sound planning and rental procurement ahead of load in’s, working with Sound Designer to ensure all requests are made ahead of load in as requested.

-Supervision of Audio Team and small team of overhires

-Schedule and plan weekly work calls

-Repair and maintenance of owned audio equipment, keeping an updated inventory list on Google Drive on status of repairs/equipment out

-Attend production meetings for Main Stage and Arts Academy shows

-Maintain all show documentation and maintenance for all shows

-Final show documentation updated and provided to PM for each show

-Managing and reporting production audio budget, including monthly reconciliation reports

-Maintaining and organizing Audio Department inventory and infrastructure, including data entry into an asset manager

-Assist in rehearsals and load-in/strike as necessary

-Possess a strong understanding of Sound System Signal Flow and Operation

-Possess an expert understanding of Dante sound networking and operation

-Highly skilled in soldering cable, speaker rigging/hanging, and Signal Patching

-Musical theatre line-by-line mixing experience and proficiency. (Note that the A1 will primarily mix the Main Stage shows, but the Audio Supervisor will also learn the mix to cover as necessary.)

-Knowledge of A1 and A2 workflow with the expectation to cover those positions when necessary.

-Strong wireless systems understanding, including software, firmware, and networking knowledge.

-Capable of utilizing Hellerman Tools, Multi-Meters, and can demonstrate understanding of wireless element rigging.

-Must be able to troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively.

-Possess flexibility and positive backstage demeanor working with actors and other crew

-X-train to Run performance tracks for A1, A2, and A3 positions

-Assist in rehearsals and load-in/strike as necessary

- Design Sound for shows with Arts Academy for an additional stipend

- Proficiency in the safe use of ladders, lifts, hard hats and fall arrest equipment

-Unconventional hours may be required



Necessary Skills:

-QLab 4+

-Yamaha CL Series

-Dante Level 3 Certificate

-Experience with Meyer Sound systems and software

-Experience with Shure Wireless Workbench

-Working understanding of general networking

-Working knowledge of ClearCom analog communications systems and FreeSpeak wireless coms

-Working knowledge of Aviom band monitoring systems



$22-23/hr with O/T and single housing included.



Ogunquit Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace. For our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility statement please visit our website: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/about-us



Please send letter, resume and references to Amanda Woodward, Production Manager, at production@ogunquitplayhouse.org. Please include 2023 AUDIO SUPERVISOR in the subject line.
Salary: $22-$23