Technical Theatre Assistant

PolicyTech•Villanova, PA

18d

About The Position

Student technicians construct, paint, install, and operate all theatrical scenic, property, and lighting and audio/visual elements for the Theatre Department’s productions in the Mullen Performing Arts Center’s three (3) performance spaces. Technicians may also support department functions, such as class and graduate thesis projects, faculty workshops, and visiting productions associated with Villanova Theatre and/or the Mullen Performing Arts Center. Training at any and all levels is provided by the Technical Director and/or Assistant Technical Director. Specific duties may include:

Responsibilities

Operating a variety of stationary and hand-held common wood construction tools (e.g., table saw, miter saws, routers, sanders, impact drivers, drill/drivers, pneumatic tools, hand tools, tape measures, layout tools, etc.) in custom stage scenery fabrication
Mixing and applying a variety of scenic paint treatments, paint finishes, and other scenic decorative elements & techniques (e.g., water-based latex paints, paint sealers, glues, faux finishes, and wallpapers, etc.)
Custom and creative stage hand prop fabrication, reutilization, and/or assembly
Assisting with programming theatrical lighting & audio consoles as well as operating consoles during certain technical rehearsals and scheduled evening performances
MIG welding and using other common arc welding & metalworking equipment
Operating CNC machinery, cutting bits, and equipment
Working At Height on elevated catwalks, on ladders, in personal genie or scissor lifts ( MEWP ), and wearing required safety fall arrest harnesses & hard hats
Hanging, cabling, patching, and focusing theatrical lighting equipment
Reading and interpreting construction shop drawings and/or taking written and verbal instructions from staff supervisors or supervising graduate students
Routine maintenance of both shop space and equipment, including the loading and unloading of materials.