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stagehand

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Description

Stagehands assist stage technicians setting up and preparing equipment for live performance. Their work includes setting up the scenery, lights, sound, props, rigging, and special effects for a production.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

scaffolding components

Practical Skills

set up equipment in a timely manner manage personal professional development assemble the rehearsal set work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision work ergonomically modify scenic elements during performance prepare personal work environment work safely with machines follow safety procedures when working at heights dismantle the rehearsal set prevent fire in a performance environment assemble scenic elements on stage use personal protection equipment work with respect for own safety handle scenic elements during rehearsal work safely with chemicals assemble truss constructions set up pyrotechnical equipment de-rig electronic equipment build scaffolding pack electronic equipment set up stage lights assemble performance equipment set up follow spots perform first fire intervention dismantle scaffolding store performance equipment develop professional network set up cameras prepare the floor for performance organise stage