Central Florida Call for Freelance Theatre Technicians 2026

Significant Productions, Inc

Central Florida Call for Freelance Theatre Technicians 2026

The Villages, FL
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Seeking experienced freelancers for show-by-show gigs. Schedule varies with events.

    ****Located in The Villages in central Florida, Significant Productions is seeking freelance technicians for additional hands as needed at both our touring house, The Sharon L Morse PAC and our production house, The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol.

    Freelancers will be paid as 1099 contractors. See below for specific positions. Hourly rate based on experience.

    ** Carpenter/Deckhand : $22 - $27/hr**

    • Familiar with the use and safety practices of power tools
    • Able to lift 50 pounds
    • Familiar with the installation of Scenic, Lighting and Audio equipment
    • Installing Flats and Platforms using power tools
    • Hanging Soft Goods.
    • Hanging and cabling of lighting fixtures both traditional and intelligent lighting fixtures
    • Hanging and cabling of Audio speakers, mics, digital snakes, cameras
    • Comfortable with working at heights up to 16’ using ladders and scaffolding
    • Loading and Unloading Trucks
    • Install and or Strike of Audience Platforming and seating.
    • Able to transport self between 2 locations during a work call

    ** L3 - Lighting Hand : $22 - $27/hr**

    • Familiarity with entertainment lighting systems
    • Ability to hang, and cable conventional and intelligent lights.
    • Ability to focus conventional lights.
    • Ability to work at heights of up to 60’
    • Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding and operate vertical mast lifts.
    • Able to lift 50 lbs.
    • Able to read and interpret lighting hang plots.
    • Basic to intermediate reading and math skills.

    ** L2 - Spot Operator : $25 -$30/hr**

    • Ability to work at heights of 60’
    • Ability to climb ladders
    • Ability to steadily operate a followspot.

    A2 – Audio Technician : $22 - $27/hr

    • Familiarity with audiovisual systems
    • Able to follow an audio patch sheet
    • Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding
    • Able to lift 50 lbs

    ** A1 – Audio Engineer : $30-40 /hr**

    • Monitor Mixing Experience
    • Audio Engineering Experience
    • Yamaha CL5 and QL5
    • Able to mix vocals and live band up to 32 Channels
    • Confident and certified in Dante Level 1 required, Level 2 preferred.

    Wardrobe Hand/ Stitcher : $25-30 /hr

    • Hand and Machine Sewing
    • Laundry, Ironing, and steaming
    • Wig Maintenance and Hair/Makeup knowledge preferred
    • Able to lift 50 lbs

    Dresser : $25-$30/hr

    • Ability to respectfully interact with guest artists
    • Ability to assist in quick changes
    • Hand-sewing skills
    • Able to lift 50 lbs

    Rigger : $35-50 /hr

    • Able to operate a boom lift
    • ETCP certified rigger
    • Work at heights of 60’

    General Requirements:

    • Solid understanding of theatrical terminology and safety best practices.
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
    • Ability to effectively communicate in written and spoken English.
    • General ability to read stage plots, patch sheets, channel hookups, lighting plots, and other theatrical documentation.