Het Markttheater (active in Amsterdam and Rotterdam) is looking for a (sound) technician for season 2024 | Vacancy for Paid position, Part-time | Closing date: none
VACANCY: (SOUND) TECHNICIAN
Het Markttheater is a company breathing new life into theater in the marketplace. In the middle of the market square, we bring layered and energetic performances to diverse audiences. We play fresh material based on improvisations, emerging from journalistic preliminary research, collaborations with social partners or completely out of artistic anarchy. We play in Dutch (with or without a Flemish accent), but always look for a physical and visual quality to appeal to a wide audience in the market (from people who do not master the Dutch language well, to children). We make popular theater about small troubles and big politics, about local stories to the absurdity of existence. We organize ourselves collectively, dividing responsibilities and organizational portfolios among the various members and temporary workers. Since 2022, the Dappermarkt has been our permanent base from which we make connections with the neighborhood and plot our projects.
The core of the company is now formed by Sean Hauser and Justin van der Veen. The performances are made with our ensemble, which includes Edo Stolk, Anna Kenza Chbani, Kathlyn Wuyts, Nora Korfker, and Emma Remmelts. We are looking for a sound engineer to join our team.
As of May 2024, we are seeking a
(Sound) Technician
Profile
Options involvement
On the street / 24 playing days (from early June through September, especially Fridays and Saturdays)
Keti Koti / July 1, 2024 (+1 preparatory day) / possible additional playing days in July
The Piepleshow 2 / +- 5 playing days in April / May 2024
Profile
The technician at Het Markttheater is part of the executive team. In assembly, you coordinate the sound plan. During performance days, you are responsible for strong sound, especially since Het Markttheater plays on the streets in noisy environments. In addition, the technician drives the bus, and coordinates set up and take down at market locations. Together we work to develop stimulating and relevant performances and a pleasant and safe working environment at the market.
What does the work consist of?
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- You develop the sound plan in the assembly period
- You run the performances at the play location
- You will provide transportation of sets and technical equipment from storage to performance locations
- You coordinate the entire assembly and disassembly and ensure that the technology functions
- You work safely with the (stage) technical installations and tools and pay attention to the safety of audience and actors
What are we looking for?
- Affinity with the artistic and social goals of Het Markttheater
- Enthusiasm to work in a young cultural organization;
- Knowledge and understanding of technology, especially sound;
- Training in theater technology or significant experience is a plus
- You are enthusiastic, collegial, solution-oriented and stress-resistant
- Flexibility in commitment, willing to work irregular hours
- You can work both independently and as part of a team.
In possession of valid FAFS certificate or first aid certificate - Living in Amsterdam or surroundings
- Minimum mbo working and thinking level;
- Service-oriented attitude and good communication skills
We offer
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- Content participation within collective mode of operation
- Salary in accordance with CAO Toneel en Dans.
- A position with flexible working hours.
- The opportunity to be part of a young and enthusiastic company
If interested, send a cover letter with CV to Sean Hauser (core member / contact: sean@markttheater.nl)
Based on a (short) cover letter and resume, we are happy to engage in the conversation.
