Squonk is looking to hire a committed Touring Stage Technician/Performer for May through October 2026, with possible long-term opportunities. In May, new ensemble members will be involved in collaborative creation and a full rehearsal schedule, leading up to the premiere of Joy Machine in June at the opening of Arts Landing. We have a full season of local and national tour dates following the premiere.
Squonk is a Pittsburgh-based ensemble that The New York Times has called "a multimedia troupe of infinite jest with an imagination to match." Squonk has performed across the U.S. and internationally, from Rhode Island to Texas, Lincoln Center to Broadway, China to Canada! To see photos and videos of past shows, click here.
We offer professional wages plus we cover all travel expenses, including per diem, hotel, and airfare. Average out-of-town runouts are 3-7 days. Additional work can include driving our 26-foot box truck, with a fellow Squonker, to our destinations.
This position is a cross between a technician and a performer/puppeteer. You will need to be comfortable in front of an audience as there will be various scenes with audience participation.
Having basic technical skills is a plus. Every crew member has responsibilities with loading and unloading the truck and building and tearing down the set. As you can imagine, the position takes a certain level of physical agility, strength, and fitness. The job is very high-energy and requires a lot of running around, and since all performances are outdoors, you must be comfortable working in the heat and humidity at times.
This person needs to be sharp enough to run their position and know their cues in the half-hour shows without a stage manager’s assistance.
Please reach out to Company Manager Caroline Babik at caroline@squonkopera.org with your resume and what interests you about this position and working with Squonk.
