Temporary - Technical Stagehand Crew

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

79d•Onsite

About The Position

Positions available on the Technical Stagehand Crew for the Lied Center, which is a presenting venue on West Campus. The Lied Center is host to professional music, dance and theatrical tours, University ensembles and organizations, and Community events. On an as needed basis, members of the Technical Stagehand Crew are responsible for assisting with the set-up, running and tear-down of Lied Center events. This is a non-student supplemental stage crew for events at the Lied Center. Number of crew needed varies based on the production and performance needs.

Requirements

Experience in production or theatre experience (wardrobe, lighting, audio, video, and/or fly systems) obtained through coursework, volunteer, or paid work experience, as evidenced in application materials.
Perform physical tasks associated with this occupational group with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in technical theatre, as evidenced in application materials.
Familiarity with multiple technical theatre systems, i.e. fly rail, audio, video, lighting, rough carpentry, as evidenced in application materials.
Wardrobe experience, as evidenced in application materials.

Responsibilities

Hang and focus lights
Change lamps
Repair cables
Run lighting consoles
Move curtains
Load and unload counterweight arbors
Set-up and strike acoustical shell and large music ensembles
Set up and run audio systems
Set up and run cameras
Run video projections
Lay dance floor
Sweep, mop, launder & press costumes
Clean up production areas as needed
Help repair, maintain all equipment
Otherwise support the technical aspects of the facility with the supervision of full-time technical staff