About this role
Job title: Stage Hand
About the Role
Responsible for ensuring the success of show and event productions by performing the technical aspects related to the show(s) production. The role supports the Stage Manager and production crew in load-in/out, equipment handling, and on-site coordination to ensure performances run smoothly at the House of Blues in New Orleans.
What You'll Do
- Load-in & out of band equipment and rental equipment
- Secure required passes and tickets and prepare guest lists under the direction of the Stage Manager
- Cabling; assist audio & lighting crew as directed
- Band set changes
- Ensure that members of the Band(s) have required items needed to perform the show(s)
- Communicate the details of the evening’s event to production crew
- Hang show banners, update marquees and other signage in the venue
- Coordinate food trays for the band in the Music Hall
- Assist lighting & audio crew as directed by Stage Manager or PM; Spotlight operation if required
- Maintenance and repair of sound, light and stage equipment
- May assist the Stage Manager with show passes
- Maintain and secure house backline, and supplies
- Maintain curtains, drapes, risers and other staging items
- Assist audio crew with stands, microphones, cables, etc.
- Assist lighting crew with fixtures, lamps, cables, etc.
What We're Looking For
- Passionate and motivated
- Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed