Production Technician

TheatreSquared is Northwest Arkansas’s professional, non-profit theatre, recognized nationally for its bold new plays, intimate setting, and transformative community impact. Welcoming more than 80,000 patrons annually to over 350 performances and events, TheatreSquared is the largest professional producing theatre in the state and a proud champion of storytelling that uplifts, challenges, and connects. With a commitment to arts education, TheatreSquared reaches thousands of students and educators across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Honored with the 2022 Obie Award and praised by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR, TheatreSquared continues to grow as a home for both innovative new works and world-class productions—rooted in the belief that theatre, done well and with passion, can truly transform lives and communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

TheatreSquared seeks a Production Technician to join its Production Department in a hands-on, collaborative role supporting lighting, sound, and run crews across productions and events. Production Technicians play a vital role in bringing each production to life and maintaining the systems that support a busy, year-round producing theatre.

Between productions, this position contributes to organizational, maintenance, and repair projects and may work collaboratively with other TheatreSquared departments, including Events, Facilities, Company Management, and Community Experience. As a key artist and team member, the Production Technician helps TheatreSquared create work that challenges audiences, fosters empathy, and strengthens an inclusive and equitable community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production & Performance Support

• Participate in lighting, audio, and video plot hangs and focus sessions.
• Assist with preshow checks including lighting, audio, video, systems automation systems.
• Set up and operate video systems for monitoring, projections, and streaming as needed.
• Join run crews for productions, rehearsals, and special events.
• Assist in setting up and striking tech tables, running lights, and cue lights during technical rehearsals.
• Support cue programming during technical rehearsals.
• Attend technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, previews, and performances as assigned.

Maintenance & Technical Support

• Assist in the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of Production Department equipment.
• Support work in other production areas as needed, including scenery, costumes, and props.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and healthy shop and work environment.

Professional Conduct & Collaboration

• Uphold all policies and procedures outlined in TheatreSquared’s Employee Handbook.
• Professionally represent TheatreSquared when working with visiting artists, patrons, and rental clients.
• Work collaboratively across departments to support the overall success of productions and events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in theatrical lighting and audio
• Previous experience on theatrical run crews
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working at height (from ladders, personnel lifts, catwalks, etc)
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs independently. Ability to repeatedly lift, push, or maneuver up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and varied schedules as required by a producing theatre.

Preferred Skills

• Soldering
• Networking (Dante and Qsys systems)
• ETC programming (Ion Xe, Paradigm)
• Qlab
• Video systems
• Rigging
• Carpentry
• Automation

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation is commensurate with experience. This is a non-exempt, full-time position, with an hourly rate ranging from $17 to $21 per hour. This position is a season-based engagement with the possibility of renewal. The current TheatreSquared season is scheduled to conclude in July, 2026.

Full-time benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, professional development support, employer-sponsored short-term disability, $25,000 in employer-sponsored term life insurance, and a voluntary 401(k) plan.

TheatreSquared is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and celebrates diversity in all its forms. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.