Explore work as theatre technician. This page gives a simple overview of technical support for live performance, useful skills, map context and ways to continue in Job Explorer.
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.
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.
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 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.
Experience can lead toward lighting technician, sound technician, stage manager support, production coordination, technical stock responsibility or venue technical supervision.
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.
This guide provides editorial occupation context. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data for this exact occupation.
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| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f09b6100-28a6-4be5-9726-ecf5b24f74f6 |
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| ESCO code | 3435.25 |
| ISCO group | 3435 |
| Concept type | Occupation |