Immediate Replacement: Head Carpenter – Sound of Music National Tour
CATEGORY: Other
NETworks Presentations
Columbia, MD
US
Job Details
DESCRIPTION
Position Overview:
The National Tour of The Sound of Music, Drop of Golden Sun LLC, is seeking applications for a Head Carpenter.
Role and Responsibilities:
Carpentry (Head): The Head Carpenter is responsible for loading in and out the show, ensuring the performances run safely, acting as the supervisor for the touring crew, advancing the tour, tracking Overtime hours for payroll, coordinating with the trucking company and is the supervisor of the local provided labor crew. This position is the supervisor of every member in all technical departments. Automation knowledge preferred. Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
· Team player, able to work long hours in very close quarters, problem solving skills, proactive, goal oriented, excellent communication skills.
· Touring experience is preferred but not required.
· At least two (2) years’ experience in the requested Department or three (3) years of related experience in a technical role within a theatrical operation.
Work Environment:
This role is expected to help create a professional work environment and is required to work in a variety of locations and venues. Must be able to travel, and work evenings, weekends and holidays. Must be able to adapt to multiple buildings / theater venues. Must be able to be on their feet throughout the show and traverse several flights of stairs. Must be able to travel in multiple modes of transportation, including planes, trains, charter and sleeper coaches, and cars.
Salary:
Salary includes Base Salary plus all applicable overtime per IATSE/Non-League Bus & Truck “M” Agreement and Overage Participation based on the Actors’ Equity Touring Agreement – Level 7.
Base Salary: Department Heads: $1,800 per week
Benefits:
Per IATSE/Non-League Bus & Truck “M” Agreement with Plan A Health Contributions
Travel & Housing:
Per IATSE/Non-League Bus & Truck “M” Agreement. Daily Per Diem rates based on the Actors’ Equity Touring Agreement – Level 7.
Start Date:
Immediate Replacement – On or about March 2, 2026
To Apply: Fill out an application at https://www.networkstours.com/job/SOMHeadCarp.
About Us:
For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed—it’s meant to be shared. Now, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing.
Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music.
Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss,” THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors—and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Oscar®-winning film, which continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.
Drop of Golden Sun LLC is committed to building and retaining an inclusive and diverse staff across all projects. As an equal opportunity at-will employer, we strive to create working environments that are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Applicants of all ethnic and racial backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities are encouraged to apply.
DURATION
Mar 2, 2026 -
SALARY
$1,800.00 – $1,800.00 per week