Lighting Technicians at Theatre Royal Plymouth
Based: Plymouth
Theatre Royal Plymouth is a registered charity, inspiring a lifetime of creativity for audiences, artists and participants throughout Plymouth and the wider region. As the principal home of performing arts in the Southwest, we engage and inspire many communities, creating memorable experiences for people from all backgrounds. TRP do this by creating and presenting a breadth of shows on a range of scales, with their extensive creative engagement programmes, by embracing the vitality of new talent and supporting emerging and established artists, and by collaborating with a range of partners to provide dynamic cultural leadership for the city of Plymouth.
The Lighting Technician will assist the Head of Lighting and Deputy Heads of Lighting as part of Theatre Royal Plymouth’s (TRP’s) Technical department. The role will be focused on delivering an effective and flexible service to ensure the delivery of lighting requirements for all in-house, co-productions and visiting programs on the Lyric stage. The Lighting Technician’s role will be key to the day-to-day running of performances within the venue, ensuring technical excellence for every performance rehearsal and event. The primary role will be show running in the Lyric Theatre.
The Role
On joining TRP, we will introduce you to our core values and work through how they will help you deliver an excellent technical service.
Here are some of the key duties you will undertake:
1. Operate Follow spots and other Show related duties for performances as required.
2. Participate in get ins and get outs of productions in house, co-produced and of visiting companies as required, contributing to the safety and efficient operation within current theatre practice.
3. Assist with the maintenance and testing of theatre lighting equipment.
4. Supervise the training of new follow spot operators to ensure they meet the standards required.
5. Assist with delivering technical projects as agreed with the Head of Lighting and/or Deputy Head of Lighting.
6. Regular contributions to technical staff meetings.
7. Involvement in learning and development opportunities including Engagement and Learning activities, support of training schemes and training courses as appropriate.
8. Any other reasonable duties as may be requested from time to time including cross-venue working, support of toured work externally, and courses or work outside of Plymouth.
9. Be aware of the Health and Safety policies of the company and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
10. Uphold TRP’s values-based system built on Quality, Collaboration, Creativity, and Diversity.
Skills/Experience
1. Good communication/people skills.
2. Ability to operate lighting and sound during performances.
3. A helpful, team-oriented approach and a willingness to take responsibility when needed.
4. A committed approach to health and safety in the workplace.
5. Some theatre lighting/sound knowledge.
6. Basic Stage and rigging skills.
7. Good housekeeping skills.
8. Experience of get in’s/outs and show running in a theatre environment.
9. Experience of programming ETC lighting consoles.
10. Some electrical knowledge.
11. Interest in theatre making and design.
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