AUDIO 2

Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks an experienced Audio 2 for our 2025 Season and Arts Academy productions. Approximate dates of employment vary per position between April and November.

Ideal Candidate: Must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast paced working environment. Extensive wireless microphone knowledge & experience with microphone element maintenance is required. 

Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to)…

  • Reports to Audio Supervisor

  • Possess a strong understanding of Sound System Signal Flow and Operation

  • Highly skilled in soldering cable, speaker rigging/hanging, and Signal Patching

  • Strong experience in building and maintaining wireless microphone rigs for musical theatre

  • Responsible for building wireless mic rigs and maintaining, tracking, and organizing all wireless mics and wireless com systems used in the show

  • Strong wireless systems understanding, including software, firmware, and networking knowledge

  • Capable of utilizing Hellerman Tools, Multi-Meters, and can demonstrate understanding of wireless element rigging

  • Responsible for installation and maintenance of band microphones, keyboards, Main Stage systems, Avioms, and other band-related items. Qualified candidates must be able to set up orchestra pits in a very neat and organized fashion

  • Must be able to troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively

  • Possess flexibility and positive backstage demeanor working with actors and other crew

  • Run the A2 track for each performance (8 shows/week)

  • Ability to mix large musicals “line-by-line” style is a plus. A2 may train in to mix Mainstage and/or Arts Academy shows for additional coverage throughout the season

  • Additional hours running events and Arts Academy Shows as A2

  • Assist in rehearsals and load-in/strike as necessary

  • Must be comfortable working at heights and able to lift and carry 50 lbs

  • Job requires ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, and bend, stoop, or kneel in execution of duties as assigned

  • Job requires ability to lift, carry, and move equipment up and down stairs in varied lighting conditions

  • Unconventional hours may be required. Must be able to work overnights for Tech Weeks (typically four 12-hr days) for each production

Necessary Skills

  • Experience with Shure Wireless Workbench

  • Dante Level 2 Certificate

  • Working understanding of general networking

  • Working knowledge of ClearCom analog communications systems and FreeSpeak wireless coms

  • Working knowledge of Aviom band monitoring systems

Position is a W2, $19 /hr plus overtime and housing

Ogunquit Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace. For our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility statement please visit our website: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/about-us

Ogunquit Playhouse offers Health insurance to all employees who are with the company for 120+ consecutive days and work at least 30 hours weekly. Ogunquit Playhouse will cover 75% of employee’s company sponsored Health insurance premium. Dental and Vision insurance will also be available at the employee’s expense. Employees who work the entire Ogunquit Playhouse’s entire season will also accrue Earned Paid Leave up to 40 hours. Eligibility is based on the length of the contract. Shortening the length of that contract may affect eligibility.

Please send cover letter (including your availability for the time frame listed above), resume and references to productionresumes@ogunquitplayhouse.org. Please include 2025 AUDIO 2 in the subject line.