Stage Technician - PT
About the job
- Three to five years of experience running crew and/or maintaining large-scale musicals is highly preferred.
- Proven technical experience in live entertainment in at least one of the following disciplines: show run crews, rigging, carpentry, props, scenic dressing, or scenic painting.
- Proven ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment for theatrical and live entertainment venues.
- Proven understanding of basic electrical circuitry and basic carpentry skills.
- Basic understanding of mechanical principles.
- Proven working knowledge of theatrical terminology and documentation.
- Basic understanding of rigging and counterweight fly systems.
- Ability to work in an active team and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to adapt to a physically demanding role involving frequent lifting of 70 pounds or more, climbing, and standing for long periods at various heights.
- Critical thinking ability.
- Full availability up to six days a week, including afternoons, nights, weekends, and select holidays.
- Ability to pass a drug screening and background check before beginning work.
- Perform scenic transitions during the run of the show.
- Maintain scenic and prop elements for the duration of the show.
- Participate in load-ins and load-outs between shows.
- Perform other duties assigned.
- Three or more years of extensive carpentry experience.
- Experience or certifications operating scissor lifts, forklifts, and similar equipment.
- Show control or automation experience.
- Advanced rigging experience and/or certifications such as SPRAT or ETCP.
About the company
Hale Centre Theatre creates live theatre for the community in Utah. It runs eight or more productions each year on three stages, including musicals, comedies and dramas, with casts drawn from local actors. The theatre operates as a nonprofit, relying on individual and corporate donations, foundations, and audience support, and draws more than 700,000 patrons annually with a season-ticket program of over 30,000 subscribers. Its staged work is complemented by educational programs that engage local artists and audiences. The organization’s goal is to enrich lives and strengthen the community through high-quality performances and community involvement.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Sandy, Utah
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The 2026 Sandy season includes Our Town, running through October 19.
- Gilbert's 2026-27 season starts August 21, expanding Arizona revenue.
- January 2025 zactrack investment improved flying-heavy productions and technical flexibility.
What critics are saying
- Nearly 240,000 seats depend on subscribers; churn hits cash flow immediately.
- Arizona and Sandy schedules rely on complex stagecraft; technical failures delay openings.
- One brand spans two states; a weak season in either market hurts both.
What makes Hale Centre Theatre unique
- Hale Centre Theatre owned its Sandy campus after December 17, 2025.
- Sandy offers three stages: 911 seats, 467 seats, and 322 seats.
- The company serves nearly 700,000 annual patrons across Utah and Arizona.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Company News
USA – Hale Centre Theatre is a family company headquartered in Sandy, Utah and is dedicated to enriching lives through its world-class productions, which