Stagehand Tech II — Theater Lighting & Events

Comunidade Metodista; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Stage Hand Tech II at the University of Wisconsin–Madison supports Wisconsin Union Theater’s season and events, including Shannon Hall and The Play Circle, coordinating with the Production Manager and Technical Directors to ensure smooth performances.

The Tech II position maintains working light plots, trains new stagehands, and collaborates with touring productions to integrate their vision into the stage spaces.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in a theatrical event-based field.
• Ability to operate, prepare, maintain, and repair a wide variety of theatrical equipment including ETC, Digico and Christie.
• Ability to program EOS base lighting control and Qlab show control software.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
• English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working light plots in two main venues (Shannon Hall and The Play Circle).
• Train new stagehands on lighting consoles and procedures.
• Light theater season events and support touring productions to match their vision.
• Collaborate with Production Manager and Technical Directors for successful events.
• Support occasional events at Hamel Music Center and Memorial Union Terrace.

Skills

Theatrical experience

Lighting console operation

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma - preferred

Tools

ETC lighting consoles

Digico

Christie

EOS base lighting control

Qlab

Job description

The Stage Hand Tech II at the University of Wisconsin–Madison supports Wisconsin Union Theater’s season and events, including Shannon Hall and The Play Circle, coordinating with the Production Manager and Technical Directors to ensure smooth performances.

The Tech II position maintains working light plots, trains new stagehands, and collaborates with touring productions to integrate their vision into the stage spaces.