Maizy Tour LLC
New York, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

SHUCKED is the Tony Award®-winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award-winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical will embark on its first-class National Tour this Fall.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assistant Electrician/ Lead Followspot position is a full-time touring position that will assist the Electrics Head to consistently run, move, and maintain all lighting elements associated with the Shucked First National Tour.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Working with the Electrics team to safely run the Lead Followspot track including lighting checkout, pre-set, and all cues during the performance.

- Working with the Electrics team to maintain and repair all show equipment to the highest standards.

- Working with the Head Electrician to manage and clearly communicate with the local union electrics crew at each show stop.

- Working with the Electrics team to pack, load out, travel, load in and tech all electrics between tour stops.

- Regular participation in work calls, and rehearsal as directed by stage management and head carpenter.

- Arrival on time and ready for work at the start of each call.

- Running a Followspot and calling cues to local operators.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIRED SKILLS

- General knowledge of moving light troubleshooting.

- General knowledge of lighting networking.

- Detail-oriented, willing to complete both complex and menial repetitive tasks with exacting precision.

- Team player, able to work long hours in very close quarters with many different types of passionate personalities.

- Strong ability to lead and instruct a crew of up to a dozen people, with varying skill levels.

- Technical Theatre experience, specifically national touring experience.

- Willing to work an 8-show a week schedule. Often called in for rehearsals outside of the show schedule.

- Must be able to work around loud sounds and flashing lights.

- Willingness to work in dark often cramped/ closed spaces.

- Able to physically lift 75 pounds, comfortable lifting and walking backwards, comfortable walking up and down stairs.

- Excellent practical, problem-solving, organizational, planning and time management skills.

- Must have excellent Emotional Intelligence (self-awareness, motivation, social, empathy, and self-regulation skills).

SALARY: Base Weekly Salary: $1,800 + All Applicable Overtime Per S.E.T. Pink Contract

BENEFITS: Per IATSE S.E.T. Pink Contract

TRAVEL & HOUSING: Per IATSE S.E.T. Pink Contract

START DATE: January 2026

EEOC STATEMENT

The Shucked First National Tour is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from underrepresented groups in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to apply, please send a resume with references and a brief cover letter to the Shucked Tour Hiring Team by emailing [email protected]

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

SALARY

$1,800.00 – $1,800.00 per week

UNION

IATSE S.E.T Pink Contract

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