The RSC Lighting Department work closely with the director and designer to build up an appropriate atmosphere for a production at home and on tour.
Lighting Department (Ref: WP14)
The RSC Lighting Department work closely with the director and designer to build up an appropriate atmosphere for a production at home and on tour.
The responsibilites of the department include pyrotechnics, smoke, projection, luminaries, coulour-changers, hand-held lanterns and much much more.
Placement details
Available dates: Available all year round
Length of placement: Two - eight weeks
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Closing date for applications: 28 February 2009
Ref: WP14
About the placement
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside members of the RSC Lighting Department and be involved in:
- Preparation of rigs
- Completion of colour/scroller calls
- Rigging, cabling, and focusing of lighting rigs
- Provide general lighting support for world-renowned RSC productions
Criteria
We are looking for applicants who are committed to a career in theatre lighting.
Essential attributes:
- Be engaged on a recognised technical theatre course at an institution of tertiary education
- Experience of technical theatre within a school, amateur, or professional context
- Familiarity with manual handling processes
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Able to work on one's own initiative
- Confident and polite manner
- Strong team player
- Due to Health and Safety regulations candidates must be 18 years or older.
