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Overview
Theatre technician work is about preparing stages, scenery, lighting, sound, recording and video equipment so live performances can run as planned and adapt to each venue.
In job descriptions, look for technical stage equipment, stage layouts, lighting plans, follow spots, audio system installation, time cues, show communication, power needs, risk assessment and transport of scenery.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Theatre technicians make live performances technically possible. They set up stage equipment, lights, sound, video and scenery, follow cues during rehearsals or shows and adapt technical plans to each venue.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include drawing stage layouts, focusing lights, installing audio systems, assessing power needs, operating follow spots, managing technical stock and writing production risk assessments.
Salary context
Salary comparison should consider show scale, touring duties, equipment complexity, evening or performance schedules, risk responsibility and whether the post covers one discipline or several technical systems.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward lighting technician, sound technician, stage manager support, production coordination, technical stock responsibility or venue technical supervision.
Good to know
Read vacancies for venue type, production size, touring, lighting plan, audio system, video equipment, power needs and communication during the show. Check whether transport, risk assessment or stock management is included.
Editorial note
This guide provides editorial occupation context. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data for this exact occupation.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Sound Engineering Technicians
27-4014.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETLighting Technicians
27-4015.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Other artistic and cultural associate professionals (3435)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f09b6100-28a6-4be5-9726-ecf5b24f74f6 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3435.25 |
| ISCO group | 3435 |
| Concept type | Occupation |