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Overview
Stage technicians control different aspects of a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. They prepare and perform the setup, program the equipment and operate various systems.
In job descriptions, look for concrete responsibility around adapt to artists' creative demands, adjust projector, assemble scenic elements on stage and assemble the rehearsal set. These details show how stage technician work connects to theatre technician tasks, deliverables, documentation and follow-up.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Stage technician work happens around rehearsals, setup, performances and changeovers. The technician reads plans and cues, prepares scenic elements, projectors, truss or other stage systems, checks equipment before performers arrive and adjusts technical details with the creative team. Clear job descriptions should say which systems the technician operates, whether the role covers setup, programming, show operation or handover.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills for stage technician include adapt to artists' creative demands, adjust projector, assemble scenic elements on stage, assemble the rehearsal set and assemble truss constructions. These capabilities matter because the role turns specialist knowledge into practical decisions, documents, services or results that other people can use. Specialization should stay close to the occupation’s core subject matter and the responsibilities described for theatre technician.
Salary context
Salary context for stage technician is best compared through scope and responsibility rather than a single figure. Look at how much autonomy the role has for adapt to artists' creative demands, adjust projector, assemble scenic elements on stage, assemble the rehearsal set and assemble truss constructions, how complex the theatre technician environment is, and whether the work includes supervision, review, planning or accountability for finished results.
Career paths
Career development for stage technician can move from focused tasks in adapt to artists' creative demands toward broader responsibility for adjust projector, coordination with related specialists, or deeper expertise in theatre technician. Progress usually depends on evidence of reliable work, clear documentation, sound judgement and the ability to explain occupation-specific decisions.
Good to know
When reviewing stage technician roles, check which part of the work is central: adapt to artists' creative demands, adjust projector, assemble scenic elements on stage, assemble the rehearsal set and assemble truss constructions. A useful vacancy should make clear the working environment, the outputs expected, the people who use the results, and how quality, safety, performance or follow-up is handled.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Other support activities to arts and performing arts
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include scenery technician, performance lighting technician and intelligent lighting engineer.
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The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Lighting Technicians
27-4015.00
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
90.39Other support activities to arts and performing arts
Alternative labels
theater technician
theatre technician
event technician
theatre technical operator
theatre technical officer
stage technician coordinator
multi-skilled theatre operator
all round engineer
theatre technics operator
multi-skilled stage technician
theater technical operator
theater technics operator
stage technician assistant
audio video and lighting technician
all round theatre technician
allround stage technician
stage technician manager
all round event technician
audio visuals & lighting technician
Occupation group
theatre technician (3435.25)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/acb6b99a-6c13-482a-81b1-8b5614e0153e |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3435.25.5 |
| ISCO group | 3435 |
| Concept type | Occupation |