STUDENT THEATER SPECIALIST
Assists faculty and staff with the operation of a theatre. May be required to:
- Coordinate activities involved with productions
- Specialize in one or more areas of production (directing, lighting, costumes, etc.)
- Assist with directing during 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
- Construct and paint scenery
- Create and distribute posters and promotional materials
- Maintain make-up and dressing rooms
- Usher patrons to appropriate seats
- Complete ticket transactions and manage cash operations
- Assist Director and House Manager
- Perform backstage duties for lighting and staging during productions
- Assist in the training and scheduling of other student employees
- Attend training sessions and staff meetings
- Perform miscellaneous duties as required
Requirements:
- Previous theatre experience in a similar position
- Demonstrated skill in one or more areas of production (directing, lighting, costumes, etc.)
- Ability to work quickly to meet stringent deadlines
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- 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