Cleveland Play House seeks a full-time seasonal IATSE Electrician to join the production team and help light mainstage productions, the New Ground Theatre Festival, and the CWRU/CPH MFA program. Must be willing to join IATSE Local 27.

August 8, 2026 – May 28, 2027

Reports to: Lighting Supervisor and Associate Lighting Supervisor

Based on 40 hours per week. Workdays and call times vary with production schedule.

• ·Work as part of the Electrics Crew to prepare all technical aspects of implementing the Light Plot and install lighting equipment for all CPH shows, CPH/CWRU MFA shows, and special events
• ·Assist the Head Electrician for all productions and events
• ·Serve as Light Board Programmer and Operator for all productions, performances, and events in the Outcalt or Allen Theatre
• ·Maintain and repair theatre lighting systems and stage lighting equipment
• ·Maintain a safe and healthy work environment

• ·Working knowledge of stage rigging, basic electricity, and electrical wiring
• ·Ability to work from ladders and personnel lifts
• ·Experience in run crew, theatrical, concert, or event lighting, electrical wiring and safety

• ·Ability to read and interpret Light Plots, Lighting Paperwork, and construction drawings
• ·Familiarity with ETC EOS family control systems (3.0 or newer)
• ·Familiarity with MIDI show control and basic console networking
• ·Familiarity with DMX controlled fixtures, LED technology, and W-DMX systems

$20.39/hour. Union position (IATSE Local 27).

CPH contributes to IATSE Health, Pension, and Profit-Sharing Plans. 6 paid time off days, up to 7 company holidays, 2 discretionary holidays. Tickets to select CPH productions subject to availability. Parking available at employee's cost.

Apply through Cleveland Play House's careers portal at the link below. Contact Virginia Raffaele at vraffaele@clevelandplayhouse.com with questions.