STUDENT THEATRE ASSISTANT

Assists faculty and staff with the operation of a theatre. May be required to:

• Coordinate activities involved with productions
• Assist in quick-change costumes or sets
• Set up, operate, maintain, and repair lighting equipment, devices, and panel board
• Construct costumes
• Procure and construct theatrical properties
• Usher patrons to appropriate seats
• Complete ticket transactions
• Construct and paint scenery
• Create and/or distribute posters and other promotional materials
• Maintain make-up and dressing rooms
• Assist Director and House Manager
• Perform backstage duties for lighting and staging during productions
• Attend training sessions and staff meetings
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed

Requirements:

• Ability to work quickly to meet stringent deadlines
• Customer service and communication skills
• May need to perform physical duties such as lifting, simple carpentry, etc.
• May need to work nights and/or weekends