Stage Technician

Responsibilities:

• Apply practical stagecraft skills, knowledge, and experience to support the successful delivery of productions, ensuring the production team’s creative and artistic vision is realised accurately, safely, and consistently.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in all areas used by the Stage department, ensuring all equipment is properly stored, maintained, and ready for use.
• Liaise with and manage local crew throughout the engagement, in collaboration with the Head of Stage and/or Head of Lighting.
• Carry out scene and interval changes as required, wearing appropriate show blacks or costume as specified.
• Assist with, and where appropriate, oversee, the safe and efficient loading and unloading of trailers.
• Support the ongoing maintenance and care of all touring equipment throughout the engagement.
• Assist the Head of Stage and/or Head of Lighting during fit-ups and get-outs, and in maintaining rehearsal room scenery and technical equipment prior to and during the tour.
• Contribute to the preparation and upkeep of touring equipment, tools, stock, rigging, and staging within the rehearsal rooms and stores, both before and after the tour.
• Support the running of rehearsals and performances as a member of the production team.
• Work in accordance with production schedules, call sheets, and rehearsal timetables as issued by the Company.
• In conjunction with the Head of Production, Head of Stage, and Head of Lighting, ensure all Health & Safety guidelines related to scenic elements and equipment are followed.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture by adhering to and encouraging safe working practices across all activities.
• Maintain professional and courteous relationships with venue staff, representing English Touring Opera in a positive and approachable manner.
• Provide additional support to the Head of Production and wider production team as required, undertaking any other reasonable duties as necessary throughout the engagement.