Sound Designer

  • Full Time
  • Chicago

Website Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Live theatre, entertainment, and arts education

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is looking for a Sound Designer for their upcoming production of Rock of Ages.  Rehearsals begin Tuesday, March 25th and run through April 16th.  Performances are May 1 – May 25. The design stipend is $1,750.

Applicants must have sound design experience and are required to provide their own transportation.

Responsibilities include:

  • Willingness to collaborate with the director and design team to help portray the artistic vision of the show.
  • Attend all production meetings and designer run.
  • Stay within the budget set by the production manager and keep track of expenses throughout the process.
  • Have all sound cues and sound reinforcement ready by tech rehearsals
  • Provide documentation, including cue lists, system drawings and channel lists to the production team relating to sound design as needed
  • Work with head of sound on mic placement for actors and band members during the tech process to achieve the best possible sound with equipment provided.
  • Applicants must be available for tech dates between April 22-30 and props strike after the run.

Metropolis is a non-equity company.

Instructions to Apply:

Interested Parties should submit a resume and cover letter to Metropolis at the email below with "Rock of Ages Sound" in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

To apply for this job email your details to productiondept@metropolisarts.com

Pay Rate/Range*: $1750