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Technician - Studio Theater


Company : The Second City


Location : Toronto, Toronto


Created : 2026-02-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

PART-TIMETECHNICIAN STUDIO THEATRE, TORONTO Position location: Toronto, ON Position type: Part-time Pay rate: $35/hour About The Second City Dedicated to entertaining, inspiring, and transforming through courageous comedy, The Second City is the premier brand in improv-based sketch comedy, with sold-out shows playing on stages in Chicago, Toronto, and New York City, and our Touring and Theatrical companiesentertaininganadditionalone million theatergoers a year around the globe. The Second City Training Center is the largest school of improvisation-based arts on the planet, with locations in Chicago, Toronto, and New York. Second City Works, the B2B side of Second City, has brought award-winning improvisation and audience-driven techniques to over 600 Fortune 1000 companies, challenging businesses seeking a more collaborative culture to innovate through development programs, original digital and video content, campaign consultation, private events, and more. Foradditionalinformation on The Second City please visit: Role Responsibilities Operate sound, lighting and video systems during shows and events. Set up and strikeadditionalequipment asrequired. Coordinate with teachers, directors, and production managers for all performances. Work with house staff and talent to ensure smooth production. File production reports and communicate technical issues and equipment damage toappropriate parties. Candidate Qualifications: Familiarity with Microsoft365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) Able tolift upto 20 lbs. Experience withAV equipment/technical stage management isrequired. Familiarity with running tech for sketch comedy, standup, andimprov productions recommended. Knowledge ofQLab,ETClighting consoles andAllen & Heath digital mixersis desirable. Additionalexperience in theatrical production technologies, such as lighting design, is a plus. The Second City is an open, inclusive workplace and welcome applicants who bring along with them diverse life experiences, including every permutation of economic and cultural backgrounds, orientation,ethnicityand points of view. We strive to continue our efforts to work with people who may otherwise be marginalized or underrepresented in our business and around our community. Thispostingis for an existing vacancy. No AI is used in our hiring process.