Constructs and installs theatrical production elements in multiple production areas (lights, sound, video, costumes, hair/make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc.) from design and design specification provided by theatrical designers.
- Plans, supervises, and assumes general responsibility for the load-in and rigging of scenery and draperies in the theatre and for film productions. Sets up and rigs individual pieces of scenery and draperies according to plans. Constructs scenery and properties as required. Oversees technical aspects of film production including transportation to locations, shooting location surveys, installation of scenic elements, and coordination of special effects.
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15 |
Determines construction techniques and details of construction/installation.
- Drafts working drawings in Vectorworks from set designs, including groundplans, sections, scenic build drawings, rigging points, and other technical drawings as needed to show how all scenery and properties are to be built, rigged, and operated. Analyzes the stresses and loads on scenic elements to ensure the safety and structural integrity of the completed set and all rigging systems. Determines construction techniques and details of construction/installation and creates patterns, jigs, and samples.
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15 |
Trains students in laboratory setting associated with theatrical production; may evaluate students in laboratory work.
- Supervises and trains staff and student crews in the construction, installation, running, and strike of scenery, properties, and scenic elements from working drawings. Is present at designated rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances, and film shoots as a staff supervisor for student crews.
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10 |
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Attends technical/dress rehearsals and consults with directors/designers regarding notes, changes, and/or additions.
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5 |
Administers budgets, ensuring that expenditures are within agreed upon budgetary limits.
- Estimates the costs of materials and labor for constructing, painting, and finishing scenery and props. Orders all materials and supplies related to scenery and
properties.
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5 |
Maintains shop facilities and equipment and coordinates with senior managers regarding theater facilities and property maintenance.
- Assists in the orderly storage of all equipment, materials, and supplies for all department shops. Helps to maintain department theatre spaces, film studios, and storage spaces, including all equipment, props, and rehearsal furniture contained within. Assists in administering the storage of theatrical and film production elements, including making judgments as to the salvage and disposal of materials.
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5 |
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Recommends and approves expenditures for equipment; advises on planning of major alterations of existing facilities or development of new facilities.
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5 |
Establishes procedures and trains users in safe, proper practices of theatrical construction and installation and in safe use, proper handling, and maintenance of all machinery, power and hand tools, and other shop and theater equipment, power and hand tools, and other shop and theater equipment.
- Additionally, maintains the department?s stage weapons and ensures their proper storage, liaisons with the UCR Police Department during weapon usage, trains students in the proper usage of stage weapons, and coordinates with production fight choreographers during rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances, and film shoots.
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5 |
Ensures professional and safe general shop conditions and operations, including fulfilling reporting and record-keeping requirements and all applicable rules/regulations including federal, state, OSHA and CalOSHA guidelines and regulations.
- Helps to ensure the health and safety of rehearsal and performance spaces and film shoot locations, and helps to resolve any issues surrounding the health and safety of students in rehearsals during rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances, and film shoots.
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5 |
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Advises on all problems associated with multiple aspects of production operations.
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5 |
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Consults with/suggests changes to designers and directors regarding efficiency or economy of construction, installation, and operation of theatrical production elements.
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5 |
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Researches new materials and techniques to fulfill designer concepts.Coordinates borrowing/rental of theatrical production elements.
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5 |
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Advises managers regarding program planning, facility planning, and curricular development; serves on department committees.
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5 |
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Attends all department staff and production meetings.
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5 |
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Other duties as assigned.
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5 |
