Technical Theatre Assistant
Technical Theatre Assistant
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Job Description
Student technicians construct paint install and operate all theatrical scenic property and lighting and audio/visual elements for the Theatre Departments productions in the Mullen Performing Arts Centers three (3) performance spaces. Technicians may also support department functions such as class and graduate thesis projects faculty workshops and visiting productions associated with Villanova Theatre and/or the Mullen Performing Arts Center. Training at any and all levels is provided by the Technical Director and/or Assistant Technical Director. Specific duties may include: Operating a variety of stationary and hand-held common wood construction tools (e.g. table saw miter saws routers sanders impact drivers drill/drivers pneumatic tools hand tools tape measures layout tools etc.) in custom stage scenery fabrication; Mixing and applying a variety of scenic paint treatments paint finishes and other scenic decorative elements & techniques (e.g. water-based latex paints paint sealers glues faux finishes and wallpapers etc.); Custom and creative stage hand prop fabrication reutilization and/or assembly; Assisting with programming theatrical lighting & audio consoles as well as operating consoles during certain technical rehearsals and scheduled evening performances; MIG welding and using other common arc welding & metalworking equipment; Operating CNC machinery cutting bits and equipment; Working At Height on elevated catwalks on ladders in personal genie or scissor lifts ( MEWP ) and wearing required safety fall arrest harnesses & hard hats; Hanging cabling patching and focusing theatrical lighting equipment; Reading and interpreting construction shop drawings and/or taking written and verbal instructions from staff supervisors or supervising graduate students; Routine maintenance of both shop space and equipment including the loading and unloading of materials.
Employment Type
Full Time
