Hiring Stage Technician

Lighting and Sound Designer/StageTechnician hired through Summer Jobs Program will be required to engage in the following tasks and responsibilities: 

• Read the play or project brief; Consult with a director regarding requirements for the design of technical requirements; 
• Create drafts, sketches, plans, drawings, models and/or prototypes that assist in visualization of the design elements and their construction;
• Provide ideas and technical solutions for lighting/sound of a show;
• Create a detailed prompt book containing technical cues and all essential information needed to ensure the show runs as directed by the director of the production;
• Record and or/edit sound;  Create a lighting plot and hang lights;
• Operate technical equipment such as sound or lighting board as required;
• Connect electrical instruments; 
• Climb a ladder and work on heights; Lift equipment heavier than 50 lbs;
• Assemble a lighting and sound cue list based on director’s input; 
• Program the cues in QLab software; 
• Design, build, and/or purchase, and/or adapt, paint, construct visual elements of the play such as set elements, props and/or puppets. 
• Prepare lists of props, costumes, costume changes, set changes and any other pertinent information;
• Manage a small budget; Stay on budget, record expenses and file receipts;
• Keep up to date with the most recent script changes;Take notes of technical requirements and changes: 
• Run the sound and/or lights during all shows as required;
• Consult with a technical director and facilities manager regarding technical capacity for the design to be realized; 
• Maintain technical equipment in good working order; 
• Maintain clean surfaces and working space in the theatre and tech booth; 
• This is a learning on the job role and will also entail the following requirements: watch videos of productions, acting exercises and other professional materials as required;
• with the help of a mentor learn how to evaluate professional theatre’s elements;participate in learning activities about professional companies (employers), funding bodies and grants;
• Complete delegated tasks such as research or reports or articles in a timely matter;
• discuss and debate elements of professional productions and acting techniques;learn how to write and edit a blogpost under supervision and mentorship;
• writing blog posts as required.