On-Site Technical Stagehand for Live Performances

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Lied Center is seeking non-student supplemental stage crew for events. You will assist with setup, running, and tear-down of productions, including lighting, audio, video, and stage operations, under supervision of full-time staff.

Responsibilities involve supporting technical aspects of the facility, hanging lights, operating consoles, handling curtains, and assisting with equipment maintenance. Flexibility and on-site work are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or theatre experience (wardrobe, lighting, audio, video, and/or fly systems).
• Supervisory experience in technical theatre (preferred).
• Familiarity with multiple technical theatre systems (fly rail, audio, video, lighting, rough carpentry).
• Wardrobe experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Hang and focus lights and change lamps.
• Repair cables, run lighting consoles, move curtains.
• Load and unload counterweight arbors and set up acoustical shell.
• Set up and strike acoustical shell and large music ensembles.
• Set up and run audio systems, set up and run cameras and video projections.
• Lay dance floor, sweep, mop, launder and press costumes, clean up production areas.
• Help repair and maintain equipment and support technical staff.

Skills

Theatre experience

Wardrobe experience

Lighting systems

Audio systems

Job description

The University of Kansas Lied Center is seeking non-student supplemental stage crew for events. You will assist with setup, running, and tear-down of productions, including lighting, audio, video, and stage operations, under supervision of full-time staff.

Responsibilities involve supporting technical aspects of the facility, hanging lights, operating consoles, handling curtains, and assisting with equipment maintenance. Flexibility and on-site work are essential.