Freelance Touring Technician for 'Dance in the Dark' for 24 tour dates between Sept 26 and March 27 plus tech week in August 26 Key responsibilities On tour: 3 years professional experience of touring to small/mid-scale venues Touring Technician for the tour of 'Dance in the Dark'. The role comprises working with the Production Manager and Director to prepare for and deliver the production on tour. Fee: £200 per day based on rehearsal days 9.30am-5.30pm (8 hours) & tour dates where times vary according to get-in & show times up to a minimum of 6 hours and a maximum of 11 hours per day (majority of dates are 8-9 hour days) plus per diums on tour @ £36 per day & accommodation paid for by the company. Please see tour schedule for show times here: https://www.sonrisaarts.co.uk/tourdates Email a CV and short written OR video statement (max 3 minutes) outlining why you are suitable and any relevant experience to [email protected] We are committed to equal opportunities and are actively working to increase diversity across all areas of our work. As such, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you require additional support in making an application, or would like this information in an alternative format, please email [email protected]   Job Summary
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Attend technical rehearsal days in person, including dress rehearsal, to include a hand over from digital/lighting/sound designers
Adapt tech spec for tour venues (with Production Manager)
Become familiar with all technical aspects of the show (get in, rig and focus, projection and sound design)
Liaise with tour venues in advance over technical aspects / get-in / get-out
Prepare in advance all technical aspects of the production for the tour (regarding lighting, digital and sound operation of the show) and liaise with venue technicians in advance to organise/confirm get-ins
Set up and run the technical side of production during its national tour to theatres
Take responsibility for all technical aspects of the production
Work with the stage manager on get-ins and get-out, including load in/out of set
Develop a good working relationship with the performers and stage manager
Become familiar with all the touring information, touring systems & paperwork associated with the tour
Keep the Director/Stage Manager informed of any significant changes / relevant information
ensure the tour is carried out in a safe and professional manner.
With the Stage Manager, co-ordinate and manage get ins and get outs, working with performers and working with technical staff at theatre venues.
Work with the Stage Manager to ensure that the load of set into the company van is safely stored & secured.
Set up technical equipment and operate lights, digital & sound for the show using QLab and/or ETC Nomad.
Oversee/undertake the set up/rigging of the set
Ensure that technical equipment is in good working order and inform the Director if any problems develop & carry out repairs or source replacement items as required. Job Requirements
Working to deadlines and targets
Experience of setting up and operating technical equipment (sound, digital and lights)
Competent with ETC Nomad and Qlab software
Experience of rigging and managing a relight from a lighting plan
Experience of liaising with venues to confirm technical requirements in advance of each date
Confident working alone and with house techniciansJob Responsibilities
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