Title: Microphone Dresser
Term of Employment: Seasonal, Hourly
Schedule: Full Time, 3/10/2025 – 4/17/2025
Department: Sound
Salary: $16.50 per hour
Reports To: Sound Designer, Sound Assistant
Mission Statement
Broadway Sacramento is committed to the presentation of quality theatrical productions to enrich the cultural life of the greater Sacramento region, the state of California, the United States and the international community. The goals of the organization are to preserve and expand the American musical theatre as an art form by educating new audiences and nurturing aspiring artists.
Overall Responsibility
Implement the care and use of microphone equipment in rehearsals and performances.
Key Relationships
- Sound Designer
- Sound Assistant
- Wig, Hair & Makeup Team
- Wardrobe Team
- Stage Management Team
- Cast Members
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare, dress, and maintain wireless microphones for rehearsals and performances as directed.
- Collaborate with fellow Microphone Dressers to make necessary adjustments to the wireless microphones as required by other productions in a given week.
- Generate a microphone plot for assigned productions in collaboration with the Sound Designer and Sound Assistant.
- Assist in the creation of the sound prompt script for assigned productions.
- Assist with the load-in, load-out, and maintenance of the orchestra pit.
- Assist in the organization and storage of sound equipment.
- Attend all assigned sound work calls, rehearsals, and performances.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Sound Designer and Sound Assistant.
Qualifications
- Prior theatrical backstage experience required. Experience in sound operation and/or design a plus.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, efficiency, multi-tasking, and ability to prioritize and self-motivate.
- Possess a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to take direction and see a task out to completion.
- Excellent communication skills and collaborative attitude.
- Remain calm under stress; deescalate when appropriate.
- Ability to work both independently and as a positive team member.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
- Ability to plan ahead and anticipate potential setbacks.
- Ability to calmly and succinctly resolve conflict and crisis.
- Ability to work long shifts and overtime hours while maintaining a positive and collaborative attitude.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrate behavior showing a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Perform work consistent with that commitment.
- Interrupt behaviors that hinder diversity and inclusion efforts.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to handle and maneuver small pieces of electronic equipment.
- Ability to work and move in dimly lit areas.
- Frequently required to use repetitive hand motions and to reach and bend.
- Ability to climb a ladder into and out of the orchestra pit.
- Regularly required to sit, talk, see, and hear.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
About Broadway Sacramento
Broadway Sacramento is Northern California’s premiere producer and presenter of musical theatre, and the largest nonprofit musical theatre in California. Since the inception of Broadway At Music Circus in 1951 under an open-air, circus-style big top, Broadway Sacramento has grown to become the most successful nonprofit performing arts organization in Northern California. Between Broadway At Music Circus and Broadway On Tour, Broadway Sacramento entertains over 250,000 patrons every year.
Broadway Sacramento is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
