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Temporary Technical Stagehand Crew


Job Location:

Lawrence, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 25 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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Positions available on the Technical Stagehand Crew for the Lied Center which is a presenting venue on West Campus. The Lied Center is host to professional music dance and theatrical tours University ensembles and organizations and Community events. On an as needed basis members of the Technical Stagehand Crew are responsible for assisting with the set-up running and tear-down of Lied Center events. Crew members will be asked to hang and focus lights change lamps repair cables run lighting consoles move curtains load and unload counterweight arbors set-up and strike acoustical shell and large music ensembles set up and run audio systems set up and run cameras run video projections lay dance floor sweep mop launder & press costumes clean up production areas as needed and help repair maintain all equipment and otherwise support the technical aspects of the facility with the supervision of full-time technical staff. The number and distribution of hours will vary depending on the production schedule.
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Work Schedule
Varies as needed by production schedule

Contact Information to Applicants
Reece Dickson


  1. Experience in production or theatre experience (wardrobe lighting audio video and/or fly systems) obtained through coursework volunteer or paid work experience as evidenced in application materials.


  1. Supervisory experience in technical theatre as evidenced in application materials.
  2. Familiarity with multiple technical theatre systems i.e. fly rail audio video lighting rough carpentry as evidenced in application materials.
  3. Wardrobe experienceas evidenced in application materials.


Position Overview
The Lied Center of Kansas serves the states flagship university students and the greater community by functioning as a catalyst for the arts creativity engagement and community building.

This is a non-student supplemental stage crew for events at the Lied Center. Number of crew needed varies based on the production and performance needs.



In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

  • Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
  • Resume
  • List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins June 2nd 2026. and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.



  1. This position requires flexibility to work around performance schedules.
  2. This position requires working on-site.
  3. Perform physical tasks associated with this occupational group with or without accommodation.

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