Sound Designer

Sound Designer/Audio Director: Trollwood Performing Arts School

Collaborate with professionals from throughout the nation at Trollwood Performing Arts School, a unique youth arts organization producing a high-quality musical production in the outdoor amphitheater at Bluestem Center for the Arts in Moorhead, MN. Seeking Sound Designer/Audio Director for Disney’s FROZEN at award-winning Trollwood Performing Arts School, directed by Broadway veteran, Becky Gulsvig.

Duties include researching and planning production sound needs, designing and installing sound system. Oversee professional assistant and student technicians. Train students on the operation of sound equipment to run the show. Supervise all rehearsals and performances of the production to ensure the highest possible quality of all audio elements. Oversee strike of sound department.

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in technical theatre or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience in sound for theatrical productions. Extensive experience working with and operating wireless microphones, digital sound boards (Allen & Heath D-Live console with EAW AC6 speakers), Dante audio networks, intercom networks, video networks, and power distribution systems. Familiarity with configuring and troubleshooting Dante-enabled devices, routing audio over IP, and managing networked audio infrastructures. Experience working/teaching youth to impart technical knowledge in the area of sound.

Contract: On-site, full time from June 3 to August 6, 2026. Not affiliated with any unions.

To apply send cover letter, resume, three email references, and portfolio information to Artistic Director at trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us with SOUND DESIGNER/AUDIO DIRECTOR in the subject line.

Salary: $10,603; ($1,128 per week); travel stipend, housing provided.