Leads subordinate staff in execution, construction, and installation of theatrical production elements in multiple production areas (light, sound, video, costumes, hair/make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc.) from design and specification provided by theatrical designers.
- The individual will be responsible for facilitating and installing all technical elements as needed for each specific dance production and event. This includes implementation and co-creation of lighting design, sound engineering, video design (as needed) set design and construction, interdisciplinary performance material making, and working with student and faculty directors and producers, and guest artists to ensure the production/event needs are met. Production staff consists of student employees, part-time employees (if funding permits) and students within the performing arts programs.
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15 |
Attends technical/dress rehearsals and consult with designers regarding notes, changes, and/or additions.
- This includes collaboration with student, faculty and guest choreographers and directors for each production and event as needed.
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15 |
Administers budgets for areas of supervision, ensuring that expenditures are within agreed upon budgetary limits.
- This position will work as a partner to the Dance Events Manager to manage budget needs and spending.
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10 |
Maintains shop facilities and equipment and coordinates with senior managers regarding theater facilities and property management.
- This includes maintenance of equipment inventory, studio closets, backstage equipment and storage, and performance venues for all spaces used by the department of Dance. Ensures that each studio and lab are clean, orderly, stocked with supplies, and safe for use by students and guests.
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10 |
Recommends expenditures for equipment; advises on planning of major alterations of existing facilities or development of new facilities.
- Researches and recommends new materials and techniques to fulfill designer concepts. Ensures that each studio and lab is optimized for performance, including technology and equipment assessment for upgrades and purchases. Coordinates borrowing/rental of theatrical/performance production elements.
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10 |
Establishes procedures and leads users (staff and students) 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. 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 Cal/OSHA guidelines and regulations.
- As applies to all Dance performances and events.
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10 |
Trains and leads students in laboratory setting associated with theatrical production; may evaluate students in laboratory work.
- Theatrical production applies specifically to Dance and interdisciplinary performance productions and events within multiple venues on and off campus.
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5 |
Determines constructions techniques and details of construction and installation.
- Construction and scenery needs are limited as needed. Determines and coordinates installation of lighting, sound, and video equipment. Has a firm understanding of playback software including but not limited to ETC EOS lighting consoles, Isadora and QLab.
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5 |
Advises on all problems associated with multiple aspects of production operations.
- As applies to all Dance performances and events.
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5 |
Consults with and suggests changes to designers and directors regarding efficiency or economy of construction, installation, and operation of theatrical production elements.
- As applies to all Dance performance and events.
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5 |
Attends all department staff and production meetings.
- This includes meetings with all constituents and production staff.
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5 |
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Other duties as assigned
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5 |
