at ARIZONA THEATRE COMPANY in Tucson, Arizona, United States
Job Description
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Technical Director, the Scenic Carpenter will
construct scenic elements as drawn and engineered by the Technical
Director (TD) and/or Assistant Technical Director (ATD). They will participate
in the build, load-in, remount and strike process.
Key responsibilities include:
• Building scenic elements safely, efficiently, and according to ATC’s
expectations and standards.
• Meeting with the Technical Director to become familiar with the details of
each scenic design in order to effectively execute the design.
• Participate in the loading in, remounting, and striking of shows.
• Leading a team of Over-hire Stagehands, ensuring accurate and quality
execution of work.
• Maintaining safe, operational, and organized work areas.
• Assisting with presentations, special events, and third-party rentals.
• Attending staff meetings.
• Ensuring all safety protocols are being upheld in alignment with ATC
Safety Manual.
• Promoting and cultivating a safe and organized work environment
• Other duties as assigned
Experience, Skills, and Attributes:
• Experience with theatrical carpentry and welding techniques.
• Skilled utilizing a range of materials, techniques, hand and power tools.
• Experience in reading and building from technical drawings.
• Experience participating in a load-in and strike process.
• Knowledge of safe practices regarding basic theatrical rigging and counterweight flying
systems operations.
• Effective communicator with Staff Stagehands and Over-hire Stagehands.
• Able to promote and cultivate a safe and organized work environment.
