*NEAR WEST THEATRE IS LOOKING FOR LIGHTING DESIGNER FOR NEWSIES.* *THIS IS A PAID POSITION* *September 21-30, 2018* Fall Youth Show, cast ages 9-15 (7 Shows) Performances: September 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 Auditions: July 5, 6, 7 | Callbacks: July 12 & 14 Rehearsals: July 29-September 12 | Dry Tech: September 15 | Tech: September 16-20 *Music by *Alan Menken | *Lyrics by *Jack Feldman | *Book by *Harvey Fierstein *Based on the Disney film written by *Bob Tzudiker and Noni White LIGHTING DESIGNER JOB DESCRIPTION ANALYSIS -Meet with production team to discuss concepts, hear directors vision -Find out staging circumstances/options (stage and riser configurations) -Script analysis -Mood and spirit of the play -Action of the play (What the characters do, how they move and behave in the space) -Find out cast size -Historical period/locale of the play -The socio-economic status and personality of the characters -Fiscal and time budgets RESEARCH -Selection of lighting color palette in collaboration with design team -Pick and demonstrate gel color to design team -Follow the unity of production concepts that have been set forth by the Director and Design Team IMPLEMENTATION -Responsible for design, installation and operation of lighting and FX used in the show with over-hire worker assistance if needed. -Program Cues with ION Lighting Console -Provide lighting plot to Design Team -Attend rehearsals as needed to be familiar with staging of production -Meet production schedule deadlines for hang, focus, and cue to cue -Prepare cue sheets for run crew and Stage Manager -Rent or buy equipment as authorized by Production Manager -Perform lighting cue walkthrough with Director before tech week -Attend all production meetings - Be a good ambassador on the behalf of NWT and treat people consonant with mission and values of NWT TECH WEEK -Attend ALL tech and dress rehearsal -Attend all production meetings after rehearsals to discuss notes, problems so decisions and solutions can be made -Train lighting crew including board op, spot ops, etc; also “dimmer check” procedures for all performances RUN OF SHOW -Fix lighting problems as needed (burnt out gel, lamps, foggers, etc.) POST PRODUCTION -Participate in an evaluation process -Pick up and return all rented equipment as needed in collaboration with Technical Director *Michael Stein* *Production Manager/Rental Manager* *Near West Theatre* *6702 Detroit Ave.* *Cleveland, OH 44102-3014* *216-961-9750* *Cell 330-687-8187*