Production Education Assistant in Newark, New Jersey at NJ PERFORMING ARTS

Production Education Assistant -Technical Theater

Support facilitation of technical needs

Saturdays- Assist EAs in obtaining equipment and materials for classes, walkie distribution (sign in/out sheet), Lighting booth supervision, Audio console, adaptors, cables,

Rehearsals- Confirm needed instruments are present, aid in execution of lighting needs,

Shares- report to Coordinator, Youth & Emerging Artist Development, Youth & Emerging Artist Development & Stage Manager any obtained technical updates, be present for technical rehearsals, aid in the movement of AED students in dressing rooms, lounge, off stage and possibly on-stage

Rentals- Client liaison, run crew for lighting & audio

BCB- aid in backline setup and breakdown for NJPAC external events,

Programing Q-lab

Add cues to the lighting board

Aid in AED virtual events and presentations

Support in keeping Arts Ed tech equipment in good condition (maintenance)

Report to Coordinator, Youth & Emerging Artist Development, Youth & Emerging Artist Development and Manager when equipment shows signs of wear and tear.

Be present for equipment maintenance when scheduled (part of training)

Aid in the organization and storage of equipment.

Take technical theater and stage management notes during arts training classes.

Those PEAs who take full advantage of the Stage Management training will assist hired SMs or step in as primary SM during Saturday & Summer classes

Blocking

Cues

Transitions

Set design request

Report to Coordinator, Youth & Emerging Artist Development all technical needs, suggestions & concerns.

Weekly/Bi-weekly/Monthly meetings for debriefing

Attend technical theater training when scheduled on a consistent basis.

Classes & workshops

Group outings (ex: Prudential Center)

Stay up to date on technical theater resources and practices.

Practice and assert production safety measures during performance events and on NJPAC campus.