Assistant Stagehand - Electrics
Assistant Stagehand - Electrics
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Stagehand Electrics (ASHE) is a shortterm oneproduction position that is an integral part of our staff and will work alongside the I.A.T.S.E. stagehands from loadin to strike on our production of Come From Away. The ASHE will have hands on learning in the hang and focus of lighting instruments (conventional and automated) wiring of practicals and participate in the running of the production as the spotlight operator. Additional opportunities in video as well as hands on experience in other technical areas are available as the schedule allows and employee requests.
Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Work with I.A.T.S.E stagehands to loadin tech run and strike Milwaukee Repertory Theaters production of Come From Away.
- Run spotlight for Come From Away.
- Assist resident crew with creating and maintaining a safe stage and work area.
SCHEDULE
Hours are based around the performance schedule which includes evenings weekends and some afternoons. This is a single production position running October 6 2025 to December 14 2025.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
Technical Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience interpreting lighting plots and working with a variety of lighting instruments.
- Comfortable working in catwalks and on personnel lifts.
- A basic understanding of general and theatrical electricity.
- Some experience working in a professional technical theater environment and a desire to build a foundation for a career in the industry.
- This is an educational position and does not assume an extensive depth of experience; a desire to learn the ability to selfstart multitask troubleshoot and adapt quickly are most important.
Milwaukee Rep Values Employees Who:
- Communicate well with a diverse group of colleagues.
- Demonstrate an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary.
- Solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment.
- Are able to accept and incorporate feedback.
- Have excellent interpersonal teamwork and diplomacy skills and ability to be selfdirected and take initiative.
- Demonstrate a commitment to our mission and core values both in the workplace and in our community. Learn more about our mission and core values here.
Physical Conditions:
The physical conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Able to walk and stand for 24 hours at a time.
- Must be able to maneuver bulky and heavy materials sometimes lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
Employment Type
Full Time
