From stagehand to stage technician
16 of the 48 essential skills of a stage technician are already essential for a stagehand — about 33% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from stagehand in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 16
- skills carry over
- 32
- would be new
- 33%
- of the target job covered
- 48
- essential skills of a stage technician
What a stage technician does
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.
What carries over
16 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- assemble scenic elements on stage
- assemble the rehearsal set
- assemble truss constructions
- dismantle the rehearsal set
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- handle scenic elements during rehearsal
- modify scenic elements during performance
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- use personal protection equipment
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
What would be new
32 skillsEssential for a stage technician and not for a stagehand. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- adjust projector
- assess power needs
- de-rig electronic equipment
- 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
- hang chain hoists
- identify technical resources for performances
- keep up with trends
- mark the stage area
- operate an audio mixing console
- operate dimmer equipment
- operate stage movement control system
- organise stage
- pack electronic equipment
- perform soundchecks
- plot lighting states
- prepare sound equipment on stage
- 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 light board
- set up projection equipment
- understand artistic concepts
- use technical documentation
Other moves from stagehand
2 roles- scenery technician15 skills in common
- stage machinist11 skills in common
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How far are you from being a stage technician?
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