Volunteer - Back Stage Crew

Role: Backstage Crew

Responsible to: Backstage Crew Team Co-ordinator

Location: Regal Tenbury Auditorium, Studio and Foyer

Role purpose: Our Backstage Crew is key to making shows happen. They construct, paint and build sets, perform scene changes and move props during plays; rig and de-rig the Studio for performances, crew the ‘get-ins’ and ‘get-outs for live shows, move tiered staging and seating when required and assist with other stage-related tasks (see “Backstage Crew Guidance Notes” for a more detailed explanation of terms and tasks)

Main Tasks and duties: "Construct sets for main stage and Studio and assemble these when required

Paint sets as required by artistic director

Crew scene and prop changes for plays, etc

Crew ‘get ins’ and ‘get outs’ for live shows (comedians, bands, etc)

Rig and de-rig Studio

Assemble and dismantle tiered seating in Studio (including platforms)

Dismantle sets at the end of events and production runs

Move sets and props to and from containers

Assist with tidying containers and tool store room as required.

Assist with any auditorium seat removals"

Essential skills and qualities: "No formal qualifications are required, however successful applicants will either have demonstrable practical experience or a commitment to undertake relevant training deemed necessary by the Regal to carry out this role

Good communication skills

Able to work effectively as part of a team

Able to work accurately and consistently and to remain calm under pressure"

"Desirable skills and qualities:
(one or more -you don’t necessarily need all of them)" "Ability to carry out manual tasks and lift heavy loads

Capable of working at height (ladders, scaffolding)

Good general DIY skills: carpentry, painting & decorating, etc

Strong practical and mechanical skills (e.g. for assembling scenery)

Artistic painting flair for set painting

Experience or knowledge of general theatre practices and procedures"

Commitment: "Undertake any training deemed necessary by the Regal for this role

Be reliable and punctual for any agreed duty times

Always work safely, ensuring that all health and safety policies are followed

Attend at least six Backstage Crew volunteer sessions each Calendar year"

Induction: This will be completed by the Backstage Crew Team Co-ordinator

Support and training: Introduction to the Regal: people, events and processes, from the Backstage Crew TC and other experienced staff. Induction and shadowing. Face-to-face internal training and online courses. Areas covered include: fire safety, first aid, working from height, safe lifting and other areas as deemed necessary and appropriate for the role.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Salary**: £0.01 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VOL - S&L