stage technician
Stage technicians control different aspects of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. They prepare and perform the setup, program the equipment and operate various systems. Stage technicians take care of lighting, sound, video, sets and/or fly systems. Their work is based on plans, instructions and calculations. They can work in small venues, theatres and other small artistic productions.
Also called: theater technical operator, all round event technician, multi-skilled stage technician, theater technics operator, event technician, allround stage technician, theater technician, audio visuals & lighting technician
- 48
- essential skills
- 42
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3435
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- scenery technicianWhat changes?23 skills in common
- intelligent lighting engineerWhat changes?21 skills in common
- performance lighting technicianWhat changes?21 skills in common
- audio production technician20 skills in common
- light board operator19 skills in common
- stage machinist19 skills in common
- video technician18 skills in common
- theatre technician17 skills in common
Essential skills
48- adapt to artists' creative demands
- adjust projector
- assemble scenic elements on stage
- assemble the rehearsal set
- assemble truss constructions
- assess power needs
- de-rig electronic equipment
- dismantle the rehearsal set
- distribute control signals
- draw stage layouts
- draw up lighting plan
- ensure visual quality of the set
- find a replacement for stage manager
- focus lighting equipment
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- handle scenic elements during rehearsal
- hang chain hoists
- identify technical resources for performances
- keep up with trends
- mark the stage area
- modify scenic elements during performance
- operate an audio mixing console
- operate dimmer equipment
- operate stage movement control system
- organise stage
- pack electronic equipment
- perform soundchecks
- plot lighting states
- prepare personal work environment
- prepare sound equipment on stage
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- prevent technical problems with lighting equipment
- prevent technical problems with scenic elements
- provide power distribution
- read lighting plans
- rig lights
- run a projection
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- set up light board
- set up projection equipment
- understand artistic concepts
- use personal protection equipment
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
Optional skills
42- adapt artistic plan to location
- adapt designers’ work to the performance venue
- advise client on technical possibilities
- consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production
- coordinate pre-show checks
- develop professional network
- document your own practice
- draw up artistic production
- draw up stage layouts digitally
- edit recorded sound
- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
- focus stage lights
- instruct on set up of equipment
- keep personal administration
- maintain dimmer equipment
- maintain electrical equipment
- maintain lighting equipment
- maintain sound equipment
- maintain system layout for a production
- manage consumables stock
- manage performance light quality
- manage personal professional development
- manage signoff of an installed system
- manage technical resources stock
- operate a chain hoist control system for entertainment
- operate a lighting console
- operate follow spots
- operate sound live
- perform first fire intervention
- plan act lighting
- prepare the floor for performance
- prevent technical problems with stage equipment
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- set up follow spots
- set up stage lights
- set up technical stage equipment
- store performance equipment
- technically design a sound system
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment
- work safely with stage weapons
- write risk assessment on performing arts production
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