Student - Theatre and Dance Production Technical Assistant

Description:

Student employees will support the Theater & Dance department’s productions, specifically in the areas of technical production, as required by a specific production’s needs. 

Work is done in the Kaleidoscope’s scene shop, Lenfest Theater, and Blackbox Studio Theater, under the direct supervision of the Theater & Dance department’s Technical Director & Production Manager. Schedule may vary weekly. Shop hours are typically scheduled in the mornings and afternoons during the week. Some evening and weekend hours will likely be required during a production’s load in period and tech weekend. 

Typical work week may average between 12 and 20 hours.  

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the fabrication, painting, install, maintenance, and strike of Scenic Production elements.
• Learn and practice a variety of skills (depending on the needs of the production) including scenic carpentry, props construction, metalworking, scenic painting, costume maintenance, and theatrical rigging. 
• Train on the theaters fly-system and operation along with other specified theatrical equipment.
• Help with the set-up of both theater spaces for rehearsal and technical rehearsals.
• Assist in scheduled maintenance and organization of shop and theater gear and equipment.

Requirements:

• Current full-time student at Ursinus College
• Must learn shop and theater safety requirements and adhere to those protocols during work calls.
• Must be able to lift 25-50lbs.
• Must be comfortable with, and/or, willing to, work at heights.
• Prior experience in technical theater is preferred, but not required. 

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice.  Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

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