Crowd Pleasers Dance: Production Lead (DFW AREA)
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Crowd Pleasers Dance produces high-quality dance competitions and camps across Texas and beyond. We are looking for a reliable, responsible, and hands-on Production Lead to support our events in the Greater DFW Area. This role is responsible for Friday afternoon/evening event setup and Saturday evening teardown, helping ensure our event equipment is safely transported, installed, and packed for the next event.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Production Lead will oversee the setup and teardown of sound equipment for weekend dance competitions. This is a hands-on role that requires comfort with physical work, driving a box truck, and working independently to get event spaces production-ready.
The position runs January 29th–March 6th and requires Friday afternoon/evening setup and Saturday evening teardown for scheduled events in the Greater DFW Area.
Typical Schedule:
- Friday Setup: Start time may range from 2:00 PM–8:00 PM, depending on the event schedule. Setup is approximately 6 hours.
- Saturday Strike: Typically begins at 9:00 PM or later following the completion of the event. Strike is approximately 4 hours.
Exact start times will vary by event and will be communicated in advance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safely drive and operate a box truck to transport event equipment and supplies
- Load and unload event supplies, roadcases, sound equipment, and other production materials
- Move equipment throughout event venues and place items in designated areas as coordinated with the Site Director
- Set up sound equipment in up to three designated performance areas
- Assist with basic sound setup, testing, and troubleshooting
- Work with the event team to ensure all performance areas are fully set and ready on time
- Return Saturday evening for event teardown and load-out
- Safely dismantle, pack, and organize equipment and roadcases for transport
- Communicate progress, equipment concerns, and troubleshooting needs to the appropriate team members
- Assist with event signage setup and other production needs as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be comfortable driving and operating a box truck
- Valid driver's license and safe driving record
- Comfortable lifting and moving heavy equipment and roadcases
- Able to work on your feet and perform physical labor for extended periods
- Previous sound or event production experience is preferred
- Basic sound setup knowledge is a plus; we are willing to train the right candidate
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable
- Comfortable working independently and taking direction from the Site Director and event team
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to jump in wherever needed
- Must be available for Friday setup and Saturday evening teardown during the January 29th–March 6th event period
- Comfortable with variable Friday start times and late Saturday evening strike times
Our team supports more than 30 unique events throughout the season, including:
- CP Dance Regional, State, and National Showcase Competitions
- CPD Spirit Regional and National Competitions
If you enjoy working behind the scenes, take pride in a job well done, and want to be part of the team that brings our events to life, we'd love to hear from you!