Studio Theatre Lead Stage Technician

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Meany Center for the Performing Arts in Seattle seeks a Lead Stage Technician (Stage Technician 2) to be the on-site production leader for the Studio Theatre, coordinating with UW academic partners and Meany Center staff.

This role handles rehearsals, performances, maintenance, and admin tasks, with occasional load-in/load-out and a requirement for evening/weekend work; strong stagecraft and safety leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years as Stage Technician 1 in a performing arts facility with lead crew experience.
• Experience operating, maintaining and repairing stage and shop equipment.
• Knowledge of lighting and sound systems; basic stage management and rigging.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required once hired.
• Evenings and weekends availability with shifting schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site technician during Studio Theatre performances.
• Serve as liaison between academic partners and Meany Center.
• Guide student crews during technical rehearsals and performances.
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure safe operation of systems.
• Manage performance schedules with Technical Director.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on theater systems.
• Plan replacements and purchases of theatrical supplies.
• Assist in maintaining lighting, sound, video systems.
• Stay current with latest technologies.
• Support stage preparations with academic partners.
• Assist load-in and load-out.
• Set run days timelines with department heads.
• Adjust plans to stay on track.
• Track purchases and reconcile spending per policies.
• Assist with stage activity for Gerlich Theater.

Skills

Stage Technician 1

Rigging knowledge

Lighting & Sound

Crew leadership

Evenings & weekends

Education

Technical theatre education

Tools

Stage equipment experience

Lighting control systems

Video projection systems

Job description

The University of Washington Meany Center for the Performing Arts in Seattle seeks a Lead Stage Technician (Stage Technician 2) to be the on-site production leader for the Studio Theatre, coordinating with UW academic partners and Meany Center staff.

This role handles rehearsals, performances, maintenance, and admin tasks, with occasional load-in/load-out and a requirement for evening/weekend work; strong stagecraft and safety leadership are essential.