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Assistant Stagehand - Electrics
Job opportunity. Deadline: 2026-11-08
- Type
- Job
- Organizer
- Milwaukee Repertory Theater
- Deadline
- 8 November 2026
- Where
- Milwaukee, United States
- Compensation
- $13.53 per hour
- Disciplines
- technical theatre, electrics, lighting design, stagecraft
About this opportunity
This is a short-term, one-production Assistant Stagehand - Electrics position for Milwaukee Repertory Theater's production of Footloose. The role involves hands-on learning in lighting, wiring, and operating the spotlight, working alongside experienced I.A.T.S.E. stagehands. It is an educational opportunity suitable for individuals with some theatrical electricity knowledge and a desire to build a career in technical theater.
Who can apply
- This is an educational position and does not assume an extensive depth of experience; a desire to learn, the ability to self-start, multitask, troubleshoot, and adapt quickly are most important.
- Must be comfortable working in catwalks and on personnel lifts.
- Basic understanding of general and theatrical electricity is required.
- Able to walk and stand for 2-4 hours at a time, maneuver bulky and heavy materials (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), and climb stairs and ladders.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.