Sound Director

Job Details

The Sound Director is responsible for evaluating, budgeting, preparing and the realization of the sound designs for all Milwaukee Rep productions and events. The Sound Director is part of a collaborative team that includes directors, designers, stage managers, and the other production area heads. The primary role of the Sound Director at the Milwaukee Rep is to serve as a liaison between the sound designer, the artistic staff, the crew members, and all other production areas to deliver high quality production elements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Work with the Sound Designers to complete all necessary pre-production paperwork
• Refine and distribute paperwork including plots, patch lists, and any other necessary information for each production to the appropriate resident crew members
• Coordinate with other production area heads for any cross departmental Sound needs
• Assist Costume Department with any wireless microphone rigging needs within wigs or costume pieces
• Generate expendables list and facilitate purchases for each production, including any materials needed for maintenance
• Work with Production Area Heads and resident crew members to fulfill all production requirements
• Attend technical rehearsals, previews, and production meetings as needed
• Maintain sound documentation for all venues including inventories, plots, and design guidelines.
• Track and maintain inventory of sound expendables
• Facilitate rental/repair for audio equipment in all three venues
• Assist in the production and distribution of Access recordings of each production
• Review and evaluate scripts for season planning from the Audio production perspective
• Budget and estimate labor and material costs for all productions
• Adhere to and assist in enforcing all safety rules and guidelines
• Stay current in all audio technologies, techniques, and practices
• Participate in development, education, and outreach events as time permits
• Assist with the Curtain Call Ball as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt, seasonal position that typically runs July to June with exact dates depending on season calendar. For the 2024/25 season, the planned dates of employment are July 8th, 2024 to June 1st, 2025. Evening and weekend hours will be required during technical rehearsals, previews, and special events.

Requirements

Technical Knowledge and Experience:

• Three (3) years' experience with sound design or engineering
• Two (2) years in leadership capacity, with proven leadership ability
• Ability to generate, read, and interpret working technical drawings
• Demonstrated skill in and knowledge of Dante networking, design of sound reinforcement systems, and the trouble shooting and repair of sound equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Routinely lifts, carries, and moves items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to sit or remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Able to regularly ascend/descend stairs
• Able to detect and interpret sounds across the frequency spectrum

Milwaukee Rep Values Employees Who:

• Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues, and are able to accept and incorporate feedback
• Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary
• Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment
• Have excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills and ability to be self-directed and take initiative
• Demonstrate an understanding of historical and institutional racism in the American theatre and/or a willingness to commit to learning; and to the mission, vision, and values of the theater in areas of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts both in the workplace and in our community

Salary Description

$915-$930 Weekly

 Milwaukee Repertory Theater

 05/31/2024

 Milwaukee,WI