stagehand
Stagehands assist stage technicians setting up and preparing equipment for live performance. Their work includes setting up the scenery, lights, sound, props, rigging, and special effects for a production.
Also called: theatre assistant, stagehand & loader, stage hand and loader, stage-hand, theater assistant, loader & stagehand, assistant theater technician, stage assistant
- 17
- essential skills
- 15
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7215
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- stage technicianWhat changes?16 skills in common
- scenery technicianWhat changes?15 skills in common
- stage machinistWhat changes?11 skills in common
- performance rental technician10 skills in common
- performance video operator10 skills in common
- pyrotechnician10 skills in common
- sound operator10 skills in common
- video technician10 skills in common
Essential skills
17- assemble scenic elements on stage
- assemble the rehearsal set
- assemble truss constructions
- dismantle the rehearsal set
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- handle scenic elements during rehearsal
- manage personal professional development
- modify scenic elements during performance
- prepare personal work environment
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- set up equipment in a timely manner
- use personal protection equipment
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with machines
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
Optional skills
15- assemble performance equipment
- build scaffolding
- de-rig electronic equipment
- develop professional network
- dismantle scaffolding
- organise stage
- pack electronic equipment
- perform first fire intervention
- prepare the floor for performance
- scaffolding components
- set up cameras
- set up follow spots
- set up pyrotechnical equipment
- set up stage lights
- store performance equipment
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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