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Mechanist
at Royal New Zealand Ballet (Anywhere)
Royal New Zealand Ballet is seeking to employ an experienced Mechanist to lead its mid-scale show "Angelina Ballerina" around Australia and New Zealand.
Tour of Australia (5 venues) 10th Dec 2011 - 5th Feb 2012
Tour of New Zealand (15 Venues) 12th Mar 2012 - 6th May 2012
The successful person will work directly under the supervision of the Production and Technical Stage Managers during the first two venues in Australia. After this they will be in charge of the in house mechanists for each venue, working alongside the Stage Manager and Head of Lighting, to fit-up and run the shows in the final three Australian theatres. The second contract will see the applicant tour the show to 15 venues around New Zealand.
A working knowledge and experience of touring theatre is essential, as well as a broad base of skills in the technical and production arts. The applicant will also have to have good leadership skills and some experience in this area would be preferable.
Key Skills:
Five or more years of relevant experience. Working knowledge of tab tracks. Understanding of counterweight flying systems and operation. Touring experience. Crew management skills.
Applications by email or post no later than 1/8/2011.
Andrew Lees
Production Manager
andrewl@nzballet.org.nz
Royal New Zealand Ballet
Level 3, St James Theatre
77-83 Courtenay Place
Te Aro Wellington 6021
New Zealand
Tour of Australia (5 venues) 10th Dec 2011 - 5th Feb 2012
Tour of New Zealand (15 Venues) 12th Mar 2012 - 6th May 2012
The successful person will work directly under the supervision of the Production and Technical Stage Managers during the first two venues in Australia. After this they will be in charge of the in house mechanists for each venue, working alongside the Stage Manager and Head of Lighting, to fit-up and run the shows in the final three Australian theatres. The second contract will see the applicant tour the show to 15 venues around New Zealand.
A working knowledge and experience of touring theatre is essential, as well as a broad base of skills in the technical and production arts. The applicant will also have to have good leadership skills and some experience in this area would be preferable.
Key Skills:
Five or more years of relevant experience. Working knowledge of tab tracks. Understanding of counterweight flying systems and operation. Touring experience. Crew management skills.
Applications by email or post no later than 1/8/2011.
Andrew Lees
Production Manager
andrewl@nzballet.org.nz
Royal New Zealand Ballet
Level 3, St James Theatre
77-83 Courtenay Place
Te Aro Wellington 6021
New Zealand
Published 30-06-2011