Central Florida Call for Freelance Theatre Technicians 2026
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.