Looking For A Sound Tech

Hello, if anyone is looking for a sound tech, follow spot operator or lighting engineer i am happy to help, i am a student at a school that puts on a lot of major productions during the year and i have grown tired of just working in one venue i will work for very little cost, i do it because i love it. i am a very capable sound engineer and i am able to work on my own to get a job done if needed. i have also trained various students in certain aspects of technical theatre and if need be i am able to train fellow crew. my resume can be found online here www.alexhughes.bravehost.com/resume.html

Ooh, never advertise that you will work for little cost. It's ok to say you will work for profit-share, a fee, or award rates, but don't say you'll work for 'very little cost'. Alex, I would suggest contacting Robyn at Showtech (they are based in Melb.), who are always looking for keen techies. I would also suggest contacting La Mama, as they are currently updating their list of available techies. Also, sign up for the free forums at www.alia.com.au (the Aus. Lighting Industry Assoc.), where you can contact other techies and post a 'want' ad. They also list jobs on their main website as they come available. If you want, I can send you a list of production companies in Melbourne. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip

maybe shouldn't have put that in.

Hi, I'm in the same sort of boat, do alot, if not all of the AV work at school and am interested in taking it further. I'm only 15, is this likly to post problems for me? How can i get my hands on that list...

You can download the list here: http://www.thepromptcopy.com/pip/theatrelinks.htm Your age may be an issue; bump ins/outs, rehearsals and performances often mean that you have to be at a venue until very late in the evening or even early in the morning. Travel and transport would greatly affect how much work you can do and where you can do it. I would suggest contacting your local community centre and seeing if they have any sort of casual or volunteer work to get you started. If not, then I would suggest that doing some volunteer work with local amateur groups is your best bet until you can get a drivers licence. Don't forget that professional companies and venues also always need volunteer help for FOH and other duties, which is a good way to get your foot in the door. Sticky Apple Legs www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.thepromptcopy.com/pip