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Technician Seeking Work

Mon, 11 Aug 2008, 05:48 pm
David Alex Owens6 posts in thread
Hello everyone, I am a theatre technician, LD, electrician and scenic carpenter. I have several years of professional experience working on shows in the United States. I'm looking for a full time entry level position in or around Brisbane (My girlfriend recently moved there) as an electrician or carpenter, although I am willing to work in another town if there are opportunities. I graduated university in 2007 with a degree in technical theatre. During university I worked casual labor for IATSE and as a freelance lighting designer and carpenter. I have been living in china the past year working in another industry. I am looking to get back into the performing arts industry and have been having trouble finding job sites and listing for the performing arts. Can someone either point me in the right direction or does anyone know of any job openings in either a theater or production company? I am also interested in paid internship opportunities. I am planning on arriving in Australia in late October but am able to arrive sooner if I have a job opportunity. I would really appreciate the help! Regards, Alex Owens

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Tue, 12 Aug 2008, 03:30 pm
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Being a sparkie in America, you would need to investigate on the requirements to be Licensed as an electrician. As each state has differing licencing policy, rules & regulations. To be able to work as a sparkie, in most cases you would need to prove previous training, learning &/or accreditations. So goggle for the Electrical authority in the State, you get a job in.
Paid theatrical work is usually centred in the Eastern States, such as Victoria [Melbourne] New south wales [Sydney] &  Queensland [Gold coast]. The other States have Sweet fanny Adams, as a rule of the black thumb nail.

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