Theater Latte Da, located in Minneapolis, is hiring production personnel for the 21-22 season. 

 

To apply for any of these positions, please complete this application - 

https://forms.gle/YreeDNfCcxc4Lexs5

 

Questions can be directed to Allen Weeks at allen@latteda.org.

 

LIGHTING

 

Electrician - The Electricians will assist the Lighting Supervisor in hanging, wiring, 

focusing, and maintaining the lighting equipment for each production. Applicants will be 

placed on a call list and receive notification when labor is needed. 

• Starting at $19/hour as an employee. 

• Minimum 4 hour call.

• Must be willing to work on extension ladders and genie lifts.

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

• Previous experience with the theatrical lighting process and practices strongly preferred.

 

Light Board Programmer/Operator - The Light Board Programmer/Operator will program and operate the lighting console during tech rehearsals and performances. They will also participate in hang, focus, strike, and cueing sessions. A typical commitment is approximately 8 weeks with 6 performances per week. Applicants will be contacted for an interview..

• Starting at $19/hour as an employee.

• Must have excellent programming skills with the ETC Element lighting console specifically, or the ETC EOS family in general. 

• Previous experience programming moving lights is preferred.

 

COSTUMES

 

Dresser - This Dresser will work closely with the Costume Supervisor to perform 

backstage duties related to the costume department during tech rehearsals and 

performances. This will include assisting the cast with costumes, hair, make-up, and 

other needs. This person will also assist the stage management team with other 

backstage duties as needed. A typical commitment is approximately 8 weeks with 6 performances per week. 

• Starting at $19/hour as an employee. 

• Must have previous experience with the theatrical process and common practices. Previous experience as a dresser, stage manager, actor, or other crew member is strongly preferred.

• Must have basic sewing and repair skills.

• Must be willing to work closely with the cast  and crew to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment. 

• Previous experience styling and fitting wigs in a theatrical setting is strongly preferred.

 

AUDIO

 

Audio Technician - The Audio Technicians will assist the Audio Supervisor in the installation, troubleshooting, and strike of audio equipment. Applicants will be placed on a call list and receive notification when labor is needed. 

• Starting at $19/hour as an employee. 

• Minimum 4 hour call.

• Must be willing to work on extension ladders and genie lifts.

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

• Previous experience with professional audio practices and equipment is strongly preferred. 

 

SCENIC

 

Scenic Carpenter - The Scenic Carpenters are members of the scene shop crew and will use their skills in construction, fabrication, and theatrical techniques to build, install, maintain, and strike the scenic elements of a production or project. Applicants will be placed on a call list and receive notification when labor is needed. 

 

• Starting at $19/hour as an employee. 

• Minimum 4 hour call.

• Must have excellent carpentry and fabricating skills with various materials including wood, metal, foam, plastics and fabrics

• Must have a solid understanding of common theatrical practices relating to reading scenic/ build drawings, scenery construction, installation, rigging, and stage mechanics

• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds

• May be required to work in extreme conditions: at heights, in confined spaces, and in adverse and cold & high temperature weather

 

 

Allen Weeks

Production Director
Pronouns: he/him/his