Spotlight Operator and Run Crew- Fiddler on the Roof
Union Avenue Opera is seeking a spotlight operator and run crew for the 2026 Festival Season production of Fiddler on the Roof.
LOCATION: St. Louis, MO
JOB TYPE: Contract.
FEE: $250 stipend
Rehearsal Dates: June 27 3PM – 10PM; June 28 6PM – 11PM (dry tech)
Dress Rehearsals: June 29, 30, July 1 6PM- 11PM
Performance Dates: July 3, 5m, 10, 11 – all performances at 8:00PM, Sunday matinee at 3:00PM. Call times TBA.
All dates considered mandatory.
SPOTLIGHT OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
(include but are not limited to)
Reports to Lighting Designer
- Become thoroughly familiar with the opera and familiarize yourself with equipment.
- Perform a lighting check before each performance, one hour before house opens and fixing any problems encountered, with the help of the Technical Director.
- Report any accidents or injuries to the Stage Manager immediately.
- Following instructions from the Stage Manager to execute lighting cues during tech rehearsals and performances.
- Power up and down equipment after techs and performances as directed by the TD/SM.
- Attend all tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances, and strike at assigned call times.
- Assisting the ME with pre-season and postseason equipment set-up and returning all equipment back to storage and/or returning rental equipment.
- Assist with strike under the direction of the TD/SM.
RUN CREW RESPONSIBILITIES:
(include but are not limited to)
Reports to Assistant Stage Manager
- Assist the Stage Manager in every way in support of the opera production.
- Remains on-site at the end of rehearsals and performances until dismissed by the Stage Manager
- Report any accidents or injuries to the Stage Manager immediately.
- Participate in strike immediately following the final performance. Duties will be assigned on site by the production manager, stage manager, and technical director.
Housing is not available for these positions.
Local candidates only.
HOW TO APPLY:
Send resume and two references to Kasey Cox, Production Manager at production@unionavenueopera.org with the position applying for in the subject line. Positions is open until filled. Electronic submission only – no phone calls.
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