Lead Theatre Technician

SUMMARY

Serves as a lead person associated with the following as assigned for Cuyahoga Community College theater and community events taking place in the Theater facilities: set-up/delivery, creation and maintenance of costumes, operation of the box office, or run crew. Works closely with the Theatre Technical Director to provide assistance for technical production services and internal and external clients who use the theatre facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates and manages scheduled events, including assessing client needs, processing scheduling forms, and managing work assignments for part-time technical staff and student assistants.

Serves as lead person as assigned:

Set-up/Delivery/Breakdown, including:

• Set up of lighting, sound, props, riggings and fly-rail for theatre and special events

• Construction of sets and the set-up of the stage

• Maintenance of production specific items including but not limited to props and food

• Troubleshooting of problems during rehearsals and performances

• Breakdown of theater and special events.

Additional duties may well include:

Creation and maintenance of costumes, including:

• Finding, borrowing, and shopping for costumes and accessories

• Measuring and fitting cast members

• Sewing and otherwise constructing costumes and accessories

• Altering and repairing costume pieces

• Laundering, pressing and assembling costumes

• Working backstage during performance, assisting with costume changes

• Relaying costume repair and cleaning information to the lead

• Returning borrowed costumes when no longer needed

Box Office, including:

• Oversees the greeting of patrons and sale of tickets

• Trains and supervises student box office workers

• Prepares daily deposits of ticket revenues and maintains accounting records.

• Provides customer service on the phone and in person, resolving complex issues.

• Maintains lighting, stage equipment, tools, and other machinery and supplies in the theatre area.

• May perform set changes and other miscellaneous tasks as necessary during the show.

• May perform sound reinforcement, recording and playback duties.

• Assists Theatre Technical Director in maintaining organization and cleanliness of theatre facility as required.

• May serve on the run crew for theater and special events and operate appropriate theatrical equipment.

• Anticipates and meets all customer needs accurately, professionally, and with a commitment to customer satisfaction.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.