Stage Technician

Job Description The Meany Center for the Performing Arts has an outstanding opportunity for a Lead Stage Technician (Stage Technician
2) to join their team.

About this Opportunity Reporting to the Technical Director, the Studio Theatre Lead Stage Technician (Stage Technician
2) is responsible for supporting the productions and events held in the Studio Theatre at the Meany Center for the Performing Arts. The position is the primary technician for this space and the production point-person for UW academic partners on stage, including the School of Drama, the School of Music, the Department of Dance and DXARTS. The scope of the work that the Studio Theatre Lead Stage Technician performs is broad and ranges from system maintenance, performance prep, load-in / focus, rehearsals, performances, and general administration.

The position requires general knowledge of black box theater systems, theatrical practices and techniques, and expertise in some or all areas of theatrical stagecraft. This position is part of a larger production team at the Meany Center, including Technical Director and three permanent stage technicians in the Mainstage Theater.

Almost all work is performed at the Studio Theatre at the Meany Center for the Performing Arts, with limited opportunities for remote administrative work. Regular night and weekend work required. Shifts can vary by week, based on performance schedules.

Key Responsibilities Rehearsal/Performances (45%)Serve as the lead on-site technician during all Studio Theatre performances.

Act as the liaison between academic partners and artists and Meany Center as a venue, including Front of House and other venue departments.

Support academic department production managers in the guidance and backstage leadership of their student crews during technical rehearsals and performances.

Work with other department production teams to facilitate show related needs and ensure smooth and safe operation of all technical systems.

With Meany Center Technical Director, confirm and manage performance schedules and expectations.

Maintenance (20%)Perform routine maintenance, make repairs, and specify upgrades.

With Technical Director and departmental production team, plan replacements and make purchases of theatrical supplies and systems.

Assist in the maintenance of lighting, sound, video, and building specific systems.

Acquire expert knowledge and stay current with the latest technologies for these systems.

Load/In Focus (20%)Work with academic partners to support stage preparations.

Assist departmental staff in load-in and load-out.

Work with Technical Director and other dept heads to establish production run and day of timelines, goals and expectations to allocate resources and labor for success.

Evaluate progress and make adjustments to stay on track.

Admin (10%)Track purchases and reconcile spending as per dept policies. Perform other administrative duties as needed.

Additional Stage Assistance (5%)Assist with stage activity as a crew member for the Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater.

Required Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, your application must demonstrate that you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum two years of experience working as a Stage Technician 1 in a performing arts facility, or equivalent education/experience. Experience must include show prep run of show experience, and leading stage crews.

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.

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