Stage Technician Skills
Setup and Strike
- Coiling and Running Cables
- Cable Taping
- Pipe and Drape Setup and Strike
- Tech Table Setup and Strike
- Audio Component Setup and Strike (Speakers, Consoles, Microphones, Intercoms, Projectors, Screens, Video Equipment)
- Lighting Component Setup and Strike (Consoles, Dimmers, Truss, Fixtures, Follow Spots, Atmospheric Effects)
- Show Power System Setup and Strike
- Video Projection Equipment Setup and Strike (Projectors, Screens, Cameras)
- General Assembly Setup and Strike
- Breakout Room Setup and Strike
Show Preparation
- Truck Loading/Unloading
- Load-In/Load-Out Direction
- Equipment Pull List Creation
- Road Case Packing and Labeling
- Truck and Pack Organization
Technical Skills
- System Testing and Troubleshooting (Audio, Lighting, Video, Power)
- Lighting Fixture Focusing
- Electrical Fundamentals and Metering
- Signal Flow Understanding (Analog vs. Digital)
- Rigging (Stage, Up, Down)
- Room Ringing (Audio)
Show Management
- Load-In/Load-Out Scheduling
- Cue Setting
- Show Schedule Understanding
- Crew Management
- Venue Personnel Coordination
Safety and Regulations
- Local Code and Regulation Understanding (Fire, Electrical, AHJ)
- Emergency Procedure Knowledge
- First Aid and Electrical Hazard Knowledge
- Safety Issue Awareness (Height, Noise, Working Hours, Fatigue)
Communication and Personal Skills
- Clear and Concise Communication
- Active Listening
- Hand Signal Interpretation
- Note Taking
- Equipment Labeling
- Headset/Radio Protocol
- Stage Etiquette
- Situational Awareness
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Flexibility, Adaptability, and Availability