We are looking for a Touring AV technician/ Show Operator, and an Assistant to the Touring Technician Operator to tour our production La bulle this summer nationwide!

If you are highly organized, a strong problem solver, and have a good understanding of technical demands of a production: lights, sound, props, set changes, make-up changes. This is an opportunity for you to bring this stunning production to audiences across Canada.

You must be able to work well under pressure, be a team player and have a valid driver’s license.

Rehearsals will start in Toronto in June, and the tour will include dates in Alberta, Saskatchewan, B.C., Ontario, and Quebec throughout the summer of 2023 (July to September).

The Touring Technician Operator  provides practical and organizational support to the director, actors, designers, and technicians throughout the touring process (from rehearsals to post-show). They are the Artistic Director’s representative during performances and ensure the production runs smoothly. The Assistant Touring Technician Operator supports the Touring AV technician/ Show Operator in all aspects and both work closely with the Artistic Director and a solo performer. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Touring Technician Operator

• Liaise with all Festival technical directors prior to the tour to ensure technical rider has been received and answer any questions that arise
• Setting up the light and sound system and operate during rehearsals and performances 
• Oversee the entire show each time it is performed 
• Knowledge in Qlab and lighting  
• Daily diagnosis of the equipment before every performance. If needed, minor repairs.  
• Liaise with all performers and the technical support team & coordinate/communicate schedule
• Managing the performance site and foreseeing the safety of the stage set in between performances  
• Set up and strike of the set, props, and costumes before-during-after rehearsals & performances and assist the ASM with resetting and tidying 
• Be mindful of the air pressure throughout the period of set up of “La bulle” 
• Making sure all the electronic / devices are off and out of reach for the next day
• To be able to lift 50lbs 
• Bend, kneel, and climb ladders if needed    
• Drive equipment to and from performance site   
• Load in/load out vehicle of entire set (including lights, sound, props, costumes, etc.)  
• Responsible for set-up and tear-down of shows  
• Supervise set while performers get ready for shows  
• Liaison with festival artistic director / organizers during the tour

Assistant Touring Technician Operator

• Drive equipment to and from performance site  
• Load in/load out vehicle of entire set (including lights, sound, etc.)
• Set-up shows  
• Supervise sets while performers get ready for shows  
• Clean, set up, and strike of the set, props, and costumes before-during-after rehearsals & performances
• Prop & costume repair
• Run prop errands as needed
• Costume change help if necessary and ensure costume laundry
• Be able to lift 50lbs
• Bend, kneel, and climb ladders if needed 

Preferred skills

•  Bilingual preferred (English / French) 
•  Completed post-secondary training in theatre, theatre management, stage tech, or a related field with at least one-year experience or possess a minimum of two years’ relevant experience

To apply, please send your resume and motivation letter to admin@corpus.ca and state if you would like to apply for the role of Touring Technician Operator or Assistant Touring Technician Operator.

Photos : Carolin Lindner and Leslie Kalohi.