General Production Technician / Follow Spot Operator

Role Overview

Follow Spot and Show Duties

• Operate the follow spot during assigned performances and track performers according to cues, choreography, and artistic direction.
• Maintain precise timing, positioning, beam control, intensity, size, and movement throughout each performance.
• Learn production cues, performer entrances, choreography, blocking, lighting cues, transitions, and technical sequences.
• Participate in rehearsals, technical rehearsals, cue-to-cues, and show adjustments.
• Perform daily pre-show inspections, testing, setup, and positioning of follow spot equipment.
• Identify equipment faults and operational concerns before they affect a performance.
• Maintain and assist with preventative maintenance of follow spot equipment and associated lighting systems.

General Technical Support

• Support the Technical Team across stage, lighting, AV, props, and other technical requirements.
• Assist with show presets, changeovers, resets, backstage operations, and post-show technical checks.
• Support setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of general theatrical equipment.
• Assist Lighting Technicians with fixtures, cabling, focusing, maintenance, and other lighting requirements.
• Assist AV, Stage, Props, and other technical departments during rehearsals, maintenance periods, special events, and operations.
• Respond quickly to technical issues during live performances and support show continuity.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and performance-ready technical environment.
• Follow venue safety procedures, working-at-height requirements, equipment procedures, and technical protocols.
• Support and guide junior technicians when required.
• Assist with technical requirements for private events, corporate functions, and venue activations.

Technical Skills and Experience

• Strong experience operating professional follow spot systems in theatre, live entertainment, concerts, or resident productions.
• Excellent understanding of follow spot technique, including performer tracking, beam positioning, iris control, intensity, movement, and cue execution.
• Strong understanding of theatrical lighting and live-show operations.
• Experience working from show calls, cue sheets, and communication systems.
• Ability to memorize and anticipate performer movement and choreography.
• Experience with lighting fixtures, cabling, focusing, and basic troubleshooting.
• General knowledge of stage operations, AV, props, and backstage technical systems.
• Familiarity with grandMA3 or similar lighting control systems is advantageous.
• Experience with networked theatrical systems and show control is advantageous.
• Comfort working at height where required and following venue safety procedures.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and basic equipment maintenance skills.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum five years of professional technical experience within theatre, resident shows, live entertainment, concerts, or major events.
• Professional experience as a Follow Spot Operator is strongly preferred.
• Experience with choreography-driven productions, dance shows, musicals, or large-scale theatrical productions is highly desirable.
• Strong concentration and ability to execute precise cues consistently across repeated performances.
• Excellent visual awareness, timing, coordination, and attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate performer movement and react immediately to unexpected live changes.
• Multi-skilled technical background with flexibility to support multiple production departments.
• Calm and reliable under live-show pressure.
• Strong understanding of backstage discipline and theatrical safety.
• Comfort working as part of a technical team and taking direction from Show Management and Technical Management.
• Flexible availability for rehearsals, evening performances, weekends, public holidays, and special events.
• Able to work immediately.

Compensation

• Compensation is AED 8,000 per month, all-inclusive.
• The compensation includes housing or accommodation, transportation, and other personal living expenses in the UAE.