Sound No 2 - To Kill a Mockingbird Tourexpired
Jonathan Church Theatre Productions
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
We are looking for a SOUND NO 2 to join the Sound team from 22 September 2025 (the end of the Leeds Playhouse run). This will involve a handover process from the Leeds Playhouse Sound team before the subsequent UK Tour.
Job Description
To Kill a Mockingbird is a co-production between Leeds Playhouse and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions which will open at Leeds Playhouse and then continue on to a UK tour.
There is an option to be with Leeds Playhouse for pre-production work at the Hire Company w/c 18 August 2025 and participation in the Fit Up at Leeds Playhouse from Tuesday 26 August 2025. This is to be agreed with Production Manager, Lead Production Sound Engineer and Leeds Playhouse .
Sound No 2 will be primarily responsible for the stage-side running of the sound, including fitting and monitoring of the radio mics.
The post will be one contract with MOCKINGBIRD UK Tour Limited for the UK tour.
Key Contract Dates:
22 September 2025 - 4 October 2025 (Leeds Playhouse)
6 October 2025 - 24 May 2026 (UK Tour), with the option to extend the contract for a minimum of 12 weeks to accommodate a West End run.
(further details in job pack on Leeds Playhouse website)
Job Requirements
Strong experience with wireless microphone systems, including fitting to company
Strong experience of show-running communication equipment
Experience of Sound NO 2 in a UK touring or regional rep theatre production
Experience of operation of Yamaha Rivage consoles or Yamaha family of digital consoles
Experience of operation of QLab
Experience of operation of DANTE
An understanding of network protocols
Ability to troubleshoot
Ability to adapt work in accordance with performance and venue requirements
Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
Good communication & organization skills, with good level of empathy, integrity and confidentiality.
A positive can do attitude
Calm, confident, understanding & flexible
Positive approach to equity, diversity and inclusion, with willingness to train in & develop those areas
Job Responsibilities
Deputising for Sound No 1 in the management, supervision and scheduling of members of the sound team in the Sound No 1's absence
Work collaboratively with other departments, particularly Wardrobe & Wigs, Hair & Make-up departments, to ensure smooth running of the show
Ensure that radio mics are in working order for each performance and to fit and change mic packs as required. To ensure all body worn consumables are assigned to the company appropriate to production design & to the protected characteristics of each individual
Ensure that all show-related communication equipment is in good working order prior to each performance - cans, Q lights and other as required. Ensure they are allocated appropriately and collected at the end of each venue run
To perform the Sound No 2 track for each performance, and ensure pre-show and track details are kept up to date, both physical and digital formats
How to Apply
To apply and view full job pack please visit: https://www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/job/to-kill-a-mockingbird-various-roles/
You will need to fill in an application form, diversity and monitoring form and email your CV to [email protected]
The deadline is 10am Friday 11 July 2025.
Application Deadline:
July 11, 2025
Job Duration:
One-time engagement
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
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