Spring Musical Lighting Designer

Total Compensation: $2,000

Spring Musical Schedule: December 1, 2024- March 31, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

The Spring Musical Lighting Designer will work closely with the creative team to effectively create lighting cues that aid in storytelling alongside scenic elements, projections, costumes, and props. The lighting designer will create looks appropriate to each scene, song, and moment in the show. 

• Former experience working with middle school to high school aged students in a theatrical setting
• Strong ability and willingness to teach and mentor high school aged students who are interested in theatrical production
• Strong knowledge of ETC Eos Family lighting consoles and software
• Strong knowledge of DMX protocols and entertainment lighting systems and configurations
• Strong knowledge of LED and Conventional lighting fixtures
• Strong knowledge of intelligent lighting fixtures
• Strong knowledge of atmospheric effects such as fog and haze and their proper uses
• Strong understanding of design principles such as color, shape, form, balance, and movement
• Strong knowledge of theatrical practices, principles, and terminology
• Strong ability to read and analyze scripts and theatrical text
• Strong ability to conceptualize and realize lighting design based off of scripts/theatrical text and vision of director and creative team
• Strong ability to hang, focus, circuit, cable, patch, and restore lighting plot
• Must have excellent perception of detail
• Must be able to meet the physical/sensory demands of the position
  • including but not limited to climbing ladders, working at heights greater than 15 feet, lifting 50+ pounds of equipment or supplies, operating motorized theatrical elements, utilizing flashing and strobe lighting, and withstanding loud noises and sounds.
• Strong understanding of Google drive, sheets, docs and other word-processing applications
• Must be able to utilize AutoCAD or Vectorworks drafting software
• Required Clearances  

Our Mission:

It is the mission of the Upper Darby School District to provide a comprehensive educational program that develops all learners into critical thinkers, with effective communication skills, empowering them to adapt to an ever-changing world. Our students will demonstrate integrity and confidence while cultivating a learner's mindset in pursuit of personal excellence and service to others.

Our Belief Statements:

• Upper Darby School District's academic programs are based on the following beliefs:

We believe:

• All individuals are capable of learning.
• Individuals learn in different ways and at different rates.
• Individuals have the right to be treated with respect and dignity.
• Students are unique individuals with varied talents and skills.
• Successful learning experiences build self-esteem.
• Learning is most effective in a caring environment where high standards of social interaction are maintained.
• Education should encourage individuals to acquire knowledge and attitudes necessary to live in a changing global society.
• Critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making are essential life skills.
• Updates in technology necessitate continuous personal and organizational adjustment.
• Professional development of all staff is vital to meet the changing needs of students and to reflect current best practices.
• The educational program must meet the needs of all learners and be responsive to the needs and resources of the community.
• Cultural and ethnic diversity is a valued strength of our community.
• Society benefits when individual rights are balanced with the needs of the group as a whole.
• Quality public education directly benefits the entire community.
• Lifelong learning is essential for all individuals.
• Education is the responsibility of the entire community, the school, the family, and, most importantly, the individual.

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