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stagehand
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A Stagehand builds sets, and performs a variety of backstage and maintenance tasks. Their role is moving, setting up, and testing lighting, sound, props and other equipment according to set requirements. Their responsibilities are sweeping the stage between shows and removing any backstage waste products, ensuring all signs or banners are put up inside and around the production venue, assisting performers with wardrobe changes and other miscellaneous tasks, inspecting lighting, sound and other equipment, assembling equipment and support structures, and breaking down the set when the show is over.

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  • Bachelor of Business Administration (b.b.a.) in Business Management
    The number of occurrences matches with Stagehand in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,411Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in Photography
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,816Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree in General Studies
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    Avg. Duration:45 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,007Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Stagehand and Other Important Info

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11.3 years
$40K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
2.37 years
Entry
The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
3
3345 out of 4012

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