Current Openings:
TECHNICAL & FACILITIES DIRECTOR: Full-time, exempt; Salary range $60,000-$70,000 depending on experience
Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré, a 501(c)3 organization, is passionately dedicated to presenting the highest quality theatrical performances to entertain and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of the greater New Orleans area. By offering a full season of contemporary and classic dramas, comedies, musicals, and children’s productions, as well as master classes and special events, the theatre embraces the work of the city’s professional artists both onstage and backstage, all the while nurturing and mentoring up-and-coming talent with its array of outreach programs.
Le Petit Theatre is searching for a Technical & Facilities Director (TFD). A member of the full-time team and reporting to the Artistic Director, the Technical & Facilities Director is responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of theatrical productions, ensuring the smooth execution of set design and installation, lighting, sound, rigging, and other production elements. The TFD works closely with the Artistic Director as well as production directors, designers, and stage management to bring creative visions to life while maintaining safety, budget, and scheduling requirements. The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, an ability to meet deadlines, and a deep understanding of the technical requirements and equipment used in modern theatre production. Additionally, the TFD is responsible for the oversight of our theater and shop facilities.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Technical Direction
- Manage and hire the technical team, including carpenters/builders, lighting crew, sound crew, and stage crews, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
- Attend production meetings and provide input on technical feasibility, safety, and resources required for each production.
- Review and assess the feasibility of all design elements, including evaluating resources, budget constraints, and technical capacity.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date technical drawings and documentation about the theatre building.
- Train and mentor technical staff and interns, fostering skill development and a collaborative work environment.
- Work with the Artistic Director to track production expenses to ensure productions are on budget.
- Coordinate fee payments and hourly payroll with the accounting office
- Create an inclusive, supportive artistic environment that enables artists, technicians, interns, and managers to do their best work.
- Ensure that all work is done in compliance with local regulations and industry standards to ensure the safety of workers, artists, and audience.
- Ensure the highest possible quality of work makes it to the stage, while respecting the budget.
- Ensure production deadlines are met.
Facilities Management
- Work with the Producing Executive and Artistic Directors to ensure all spaces are well-maintained and clean.
- Manage scheduled professional cleanings by a contracted housekeeping service
- Inventory, inspect, and maintain equipment belonging to Le Petit Theatre
- Provide periodic updates regarding the physical condition of LPT’s buildings.
- Advise the PED and AD of any recommended facility upgrades
- Work with outside contractors to ensure leaks, blockages, and other emergency facility situations are dealt with promptly and correctly.
- Work with maintenance staff to ensure building machines & air conditioners are properly maintained.
- Maintain the internet networking for the theatre and office.
- Assist in coordination of rentals of the Theatre & Shop spaces.
- Act as an on-site liaison between rental parties and the theatre facility and staff
While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of two years working in production management or technical theatre setting.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Vectorworks and/or similar software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with confidence and enthusiasm for the organization.
- Experience coordinating, scheduling, and leading teams.
This is a full-time position. Regular office hours are M-F 10am–6pm. During productions and other events, evening and weekend work is required.
How to apply: Send cover, resume and references to: Jobs@lepetittheatre.com, subject line “Technical & Facilities Director.” No phone calls, please. Applications accepted until the position is filled.
Part-Time Box Office Associate:
Le Petit Theatre is searching for Part-Time Box Office Associates. Reporting to the Patron Services Manager, Box Office Associates help in-office during box office hours to sell tickets and assist patrons with donations and tickets already purchased. They also help on show dates at the theatre in the box office.
Qualifications:
- Paid training period to learn Audience View ticketing system, as well as scanning and printing technology.
- Availability for show dates up to two hours prior to doors opening and assistance in clean-up afterward
- 2024 – 2025 Season Show Dates (titles subject to change)
- THE SKIVVIES; December 17 – 18, 2024
- GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR; January 9 – 26, 2025 (potential extension through February 2)
- JERSEY BOYS; March 13 – April 6, 2025 (potential internal extension with added showtimes)
- DOUBT, A PARABLE; May 1 – 18, 2025 (potential extension through May 25)
- AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’; June 5 – 22, 2025 (potential extension through June 29)
- 2024 – 2025 Season Show Dates (titles subject to change)
Responsibilities:
- Answer phone and email inquiries from theatre patrons
- Check-in patrons and respond to questions about tickets, parking, seating, and facilities.
- Provide a friendly welcome to patrons.
- Assist in box office set-up (pre-show) and house cleanup (post-show)
Applicants should send a resume and cover letter (optional) with the subject line “Box Office Associate” to Jobs@LePetitTheatre.com
Master Electrician:
Le Petit Theatre is searching for a Master Electrician to be hired on a per-production basis for the following production periods:
- JERSEY BOYS: February 26-March 7, 2025
- DOUBT: April 21-25, 2025
- AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’: May 26-30, 2025
The Le Petit Master Electrician is responsible for overseeing all aspects of lighting and electrical systems within the production’s hang and focus period. This role involves coordinating the installation, maintenance, and operation of lighting equipment, and ensuring that the lighting design aligns with the artistic vision of the production. The M.E. works closely with lighting designers, the technical director, and other crew members to ensure the safe, effective, and timely execution of lighting elements throughout rehearsals and performances.
This is an hourly position with payment based on work experience in the field. To be considered, please send an email and related-work resume to jobs@lepetittheatre.com with the subject line “Master Electrician 2025.”