Lighting Designer/Programmer
The Chagrin Valley Little Theatre (CVLT) is looking for
a lighting Designer/Programmer to work on a contract basis to
design the lighting and program the CVLT Main Stage lighting
console (ETC
Ion Xe 20) for The Sound of
Music.
- Performance Dates: Nov 15 - Dec 15, 2024
- Tech Saturday: Nov 9, 2024 Tech Sunday: Nov 10, 2024
- 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls OH
Duties
In this position, the Lighting designer will work
closely with the show’s director to achieve the desired lighting
vision utilizing the existing CVLT lighting inventory consisting
of conventional instruments (Lekos, Fresnels), LED wash
instruments, LED Specials (COB Cannons), LED Movers and, if
needed, follow spots.
- The Lighting designer will develop a working light
plot in conjunction with the director and projection effects
designer.
- Once the plot is approved, the lighting designer
will hang, circuit and focus lighting instruments as needed for
the show.
- Additionally, the lighting designer shall program
the CVLT lighting console for all necessary cues required for
the show.
- The lighting design shall be implemented and tested
before "tech Saturday," the weekend before opening.
- The lighting designer will need to be onsite during
tech week/dress rehearsal to make any changes to cues or refocus
instruments as needed.
- The lighting designer will also be available opening
night to oversee the show operator and take care of any
problems. (Note: the lighting console will be operated by others
during the show’s run.)
Requirements
- The lighting designer should be familiar with
programming an ETC
Ion Xe 20 dual monitor DMX console.
- Basic understanding of DMX controlled LED
instruments and movers.
- Comfort on ladder / catwalk work to hang and focus
lights.
CVLT is also looking for a lighting designer for the rest of the
shows in our 95th Season for 2025 (Murder
on the Orient Express, Jersey Boys, Clue, and Freaky Friday).
For stipend information, questions, or
applications, contact Helen Rizi @ HRizi@cvlt.org
Other Production Opportunities:
Stage Manager & Costumer
needed for:
A stipend is available. Please contact Tom Jones @ TJones@cvlt.org
Set
Design and Set Construction
personnel needed for:
Please
contact Helen Rizi for additional information and stipends: Hrizi@cvlt.org