theatre technician

Code 3435.25

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.

Essential skills

Skills and competences

adjust projector
de-rig electronic equipment
dismantle the rehearsal set
distribute control signals
focus lighting equipment
set up follow spots
install lighting
operate follow spots
operate stage movement control system
handle scenic elements during rehearsal
modify scenic elements during performance
assemble performance equipment
assemble scenic elements on stage
assemble truss constructions
assemble the rehearsal set
set up technical stage equipment
operate dimmer equipment
operate an audio mixing console
prepare sound equipment on stage
draw up lighting plan
draw up artistic production
follow time cues

Transversal competences

set up equipment in a timely manner

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences