Description
Theatre technicians execute all technical tasks to support live performances. They build and break down stages and decors, install and operate sound, light, recording and video equipment and organise the transport of decors and technical equipment for performances on displacement.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
No theoretical knowledge mapped.
Practical Skills
draw up lighting planset up equipment in a timely mannerde-rig electronic equipmentset up technical stage equipmentassemble the rehearsal setidentify technical resources for performancesassemble performance equipmentfocus lighting equipmentoperate an audio mixing consoleset up follow spotsfollow time cuesmodify scenic elements during performanceinstall lightingoperate stage movement control systemprepare sound equipment on stageoperate dimmer equipmentadjust projectordistribute control signalsdismantle the rehearsal setoperate follow spotsdraw up artistic productionassemble scenic elements on stagehandle scenic elements during rehearsalcoordinate audio system programmesassemble truss constructionsmanage personal professional developmentmaintain system layout for a productionorganise resources for artistic productionunderstand artistic conceptssafeguard artistic quality of performancesupport audio system installationassess power needsdraw stage layoutsperform quality control of design during a runadapt artistic plan to locationmark the stage areaprevent technical problems with stage equipmentprovide power distributionsupport a designer in the developing processfocus stage lightscoach staff for running the performancecommunicate during showwork safely with machinesadapt designers’ work to the performance venuefollow safety procedures when working at heightsmanage technical resources stockoperate a chain hoist control system for entertainmentprevent fire in a performance environmentwrite risk assessment on performing arts productionconsult with stakeholders on implementation of a productiontranslate artistic concepts to technical designsensure visual quality of the setadvise client on technical possibilitiestechnically design a sound systemplan act lightingstore performance equipmentdevelop professional networkprepare the floor for performanceprevent technical problems with lighting equipmentadapt to artists' creative demandsprevent technical problems with scenic elementscoordinate pre-show checksintervene with actions on stagedevelop drama production process