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Light board operators run performance lighting from plans, cues and artistic direction, programming consoles and adjusting lighting states during rehearsals and shows.
In job descriptions, look for lighting console operation, cueing, lighting plans, power needs, automated fixtures, show communication, stage safety and coordination with designers, performers and other operators.
Light board operator work is tied to rehearsals and live performance. The operator prepares the console, checks cue lists, reads lighting plans and runs lighting states at the right moment while staying in contact with stage management, designers and other technical operators.
Useful strengths include operating lighting consoles, plotting lighting states, reading lighting plans, assessing power needs, communicating during a show and keeping a safe stage environment. Some roles lean toward automated fixtures, touring setup, video control, stock management or support for a lighting designer.
Salary context depends on production scale, rehearsal time, number of performances, technical complexity, evening or touring work, responsibility for setup and whether the operator also programs, focuses or supervises lighting equipment. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Development can start with theatre technician work, lighting crew, followspot, stagehand duties or assisting a designer. It can move toward console programming, lighting design support, production electrician work, technical coordination or leading a lighting team.
Check whether a vacancy is mainly show operation, console programming, setup, touring, maintenance or design support. Strong adverts name the console type, rehearsal schedule, cueing responsibilities, safety expectations and who makes final lighting decisions. Also check headset use, call structure, rehearsal attendance and whether cue changes are made by the operator, stage manager or lighting designer.
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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theatre technician (3435.25)
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/87e644b2-8bc1-42d4-bb14-cc4abb0bc715 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3435.25.2 |
| ISCO group | 3435 |
| Concept type | Occupation |