Herro-Franke Studio Theater Stagehand
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
The Herro-Franke Studio Theater Stagehand (HFST Stagehand) works as a part of a team of seven other Resident Crew Members and is responsible for the implementation running and maintenance of all production elements for Milwaukee Repertory Theater Productions in the Herro-Franke Studio Theater. The HFST Stagehand is part of a collaborative team of artists and technicians dedicated to achieving the highest production values possible.
Major Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Act as crew lead during load-ins and outs for crews of up to 15
- Assist in the scenic lighting sound and video load-ins for all Herro-Franke Studio productions
- Maintain scenery lighting sound video and props for all Herro-Franke Studio productions
- Maintain effective communication with production staff and creative teams attending meetings when necessary
- Maintain a safe working environment in all performance spaces and work areas
SCHEDULE
Hours are based around the performance schedule which includes evenings weekends and some afternoons. This is a seasonal position running August 17 2026 to May 16 2027.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
Technical Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum 2 years working in large scale regional theater or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in either lighting or sound with a working knowledge of the other. Applicants should have the ability to read and comprehend lighting and speaker plots as well as scenic drawings
- Lighting specialists should have extensive experience with the installation and maintenance of theatrical lighting fixtures both incandescent and LED as well as significant experience in programming and running ETC ION consoles
- Sound specialists should have proficient knowledge in the console setup and operation of the Yamaha DM7 well as extensive experience in the installation programming and running of complex QLab workspaces
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 self-directed 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 stand or sit for 2-4 hours at a time.
- Color vision needed to distinguish match and mix colors
- Critical listening skills required to analyze diagnose and correct issues with audio quality
- Must be able to maneuver bulky and heavy materials sometimes lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Customer Service
- Google Docs
- Management Experience
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- Data Management
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- MINDBODY
- Sales Management
- Leadership Experience
- Yoga
About Company
Milwaukee Rep ignites positive change in the cultural, social, and economic vitality of its community by creating world-class theater experiences that entertain, provoke, and inspire meaningful dialogue among an audience representative of Milwaukee’s rich diversity.
