The three-week program produces one full scale musical. The Lighting Technician will work with a Lighting Designer on all lighting aspects of the summer season. 

Responsibilities include performing general maintenance, prepping all lighting equipment, working with the LD hanging and focusing lights, and acting as lead followspot operator during technical rehearsals and performances.

The ideal candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills, and work effectively with professionals and students in a fast paced summer stock environment. 

Experience with moving lights, LED fixtures, DMX protocol, and ethernet networking, and also working on an ETC ION console is required. All offers of employment are contingent upon state and federal background checks.

About the Program: Walnut Hill Summer Theater develops theatrical ability, skills, and knowledge through performance and classroom work for further study in school and college. Daily classes in acting, musical theater, and dance are an integral part of the program, and strike a balance between process and performance. Walnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent high school offering a transformational educational experience designed for student artists. 

Dates: July 10, 2026 –  August 2, 2026

Schedule: Approximately 8 hours per day, scheduled between the hours of 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM as determined in consultation with the Technical Director.

Salary: $3,300 (W-2 earnings)

Meals in the Dining Hall provided.

About Walnut Hill School for the Arts

Walnut Hill School for the Arts, located in Natick, Massachusetts and 20 minutes from Boston, is an independent boarding and day high school offering a transformational educational experience designed for student artists in grades 9–post graduate. Walnut Hill combines a comprehensive college-preparatory academic curriculum with intensive, pre-professional artistic training in theatre, dance, music, visual art, and writing, film & media arts. Walnut Hill is committed to creating and enhancing an inclusive environment, and welcoming and celebrating a wide range of cultural, artistic, and educational backgrounds that compliments and supports our diverse community. Commitment to the school’s Core Values, of Community, Growth, Excellence, Creativity, and Respect are imperative to the success of all Walnut Hill faculty, staff, and administration members. All Walnut Hill faculty/staff are active and engaged members of the school community who are committed to collaborating and growing in their field, participating in school events, supporting students in their arts, supporting other faculty/staff members, and who have the ability to self-reflect on their own practice.

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