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What does a theatre assistant do?

A Theatre Assistant supports medical teams in operating theatres by preparing equipment, sterilizing instruments, and assisting during surgeries. They help position patients, maintain a sterile environment, and ensure smooth surgical procedures. Their role is crucial in preventing infections and ensuring efficient operations in hospitals or clinics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the theatre assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Theatre Assistant, you need a basic understanding of stage operations, safety procedures, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with technical equipment like lighting, sound systems, and stage rigging is beneficial, and some venues may require certification in first aid or manual handling. Attention to detail, strong teamwork, flexibility, and excellent communication skills are crucial soft skills in this role. These qualities ensure smooth support for productions, enhance safety, and facilitate effective collaboration with cast and crew in a dynamic environment.

What does a typical workday look like for a theatre assistant?

A typical day for a Theatre Assistant involves helping to prepare the stage and backstage areas for performances, assisting with set changes, handling props, and ensuring all safety protocols are followed. You may work closely with stage managers, technical staff, and performers to make sure each show runs smoothly, often requiring flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends. Tasks can vary depending on the size of the theatre and the production schedule, but adaptability and teamwork are always key. This role offers invaluable hands-on experience in theatre operations and can serve as a great stepping stone to more specialized positions in stage management or technical theatre.

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Musical Theatre: Asst Director

Illinois School District U-46

Elgin, IL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Position / Title: Musical Theatre: Asst Director Bargaining Unit:    NAC Department/Location: HS Activities Calendar Days: N/A Reports To: Musical Theatre: Director/Building Athletics/Activities Director JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary
To build and maintain a high-quality musical theatre program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction and coordinating with Fine Arts department to provide opportunities for students.
Job Duties / Responsibilities


  • Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth.
  • Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
  • Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
  • Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
  • Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
  • Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  • Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.
  • Assists Director in creating stage blocking and general show design
  • Works with students to create/procure costumes for the production.
  • Works with students to create/procure properties for the production.
  • Assists Director in securing rehearsal spaces
  • Assists Director in creating/arranging publicity and graphic design needs (programs,  posters, etc.)
  • Assists Director in arranging and coordinating parent volunteers as needed
  • Assists Director in managing finances for the production
  • 80 Hours of rehearsal
  • Attend all shows

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Education preferred
  • Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred
  • High School Diploma required
  • Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

Experience / Knowledge

  • Previous acting experience preferred.
  • Previous directing experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of show production preferred.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
  • Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
  • Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
  • Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
  • Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
  • Spanish language skills preferred.

Physical Demands

  • Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment, including set pieces and other related equipment.
  • Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
  • Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

Terms of Employment

  • This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar.
  • For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
  • Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.


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