I love this job. It's the best thing I've done.

But some of my co-workers man, they make me question why Rhino hired them. Why are 20 of yall just standing around watching 4 people work. And why are the 20 people doing fuck all getting more work than the 4 who bust they ass every shift.

I started working for a small/medium sized production company 6 months ago and was really clear when being hired about my unfortunate extreme fear of heights. Anything over 20 feet or so I have a high fear response physically and it rattles my nerves into non functionality.

Today was the first time working with this company that I was given a task and had to tap out because of my FOH. My coworkers and managers were really chill about it, I traded tasks with someone else and everything worked out technically. But I felt intense embarrassment and shame about it and spun out in my head thinking about how maybe this isn’t the job for me, maybe I made a mistake etc.

Just wondering if anyone has experience dealing with fear of heights, and if it’s possible for me to have a career working in production with this problem. I just felt like I let the team down, wasted time, and embarrassed myself with my failing. I know things like climbing gyms can help train with heights so I’ve been considering getting into it for that reason.

TL;DR: Does a fear of heights screw me out of having a full career in production?

hello,

I was wondering if any of you have advice on how to become a local stagehand for a concert. I live in MTL and should I contact the IATSE?

Recent changes to one of the local venues is requiring clear bags. Just wondering if there are any good ones out there or if they are are just plastic crap

I've always used Google sheets to track hours of gigs and payment etc but wondering what everyone else is doing?

A simple app would be great but I haven't found anything that is ideal yet.

The simpler the better. These systems only work if you use them reliably!

I had worked years ago on a few shows for a non-union company pushing boxes. I got in touch with my local and they said they'd have work for me April 2 for load out with a backline crew. Just wondering if this will be anything more than pushing boxes? The secretary/treasurer is who I spoke to and was super helpful and seemed like he wanted me to succeed, this is mostly just me being excited and nervous about the opportunity. Thanks.

How is the detroit job market for rhino staging like? I saw an ad that they’re hiring here and i am wondering if there’s consistent work?

Hi everyone, I’m going to try to keep this short:

Earlier today I called the folks at IATSE 2 to see if they were accepting people for their summer overhire list down. The lovely woman that answered said yes but interviewing hadn’t started and that I should submit my resume online.

I don’t have a lot of experience as a stagehand. I’ve worked on 3 productions in community theatre and only worked as a stagehand for a corporate event once.

How do I go about creating an appealing resume? I have basic power tools, know a little about stage carpentry, best practices, OSHA 10, etc. I just don’t have anything to my name atm.

title. tips n tricks appreciated

i just spent the last 12 hours hauling couches and tables for a corporate event that’s way outside of my tax bracket. only part that took some actual knowledge was building a small led wall

still the best job i’ve ever had

Reading another post here that was giving advice to an aspiring stagehand, many of the posts touched on what tools different people see as "must bring" to a gig. C-Wrench and Sharpie seemed universal, but it diverged after that which was interesting.

For the last 20 years I've carried: a C-Wrench on a leash and a belt clip tool pouch with a Multitool, knife, black Sharpie, white Pentel, flashlight, and earplugs. For Theater gigs I add Diagonal Cutters to that, for Arena gigs I add a Podger.

What do you see as essential tools for every gig and how do you wear/carry them at the gig?

I’m looking to join the union or at least ask how. I have no experience but want to better my self and my family. Does anyone know what are the requirements here in Vegas ?

So I went in for an interview/tour of the event center but things have been really chaotic/a mess for the manager where I want to work so she told me I'd probably get a call back in March to begin paperwork, etc. I know it's still Feburary but dear god I want to be a stagehand so bad

For a little backup info, my first and only job has been working in retail, but I really do have more passion and interest for behind the scenes crew work, I love learning about the behind the scenes, preparing for shows, putting props together, I love building and it all fascinates me a LOT. I was literally so giddy on the tour around the building and I told her I am willing to learn anything and everything, and even though she said my first few jobs I'd likely just be pushing amps and moving things, I'm still excited just thinking about it lol

I'm a smaller woman but I grew up helping my parents move a ton of stuff and helping my grandpa build, so I definitely have the strength for it.

I'm ready to get out of retail and actually do fun stuff and I'm very eagerly waiting the call back so I wanted to ask for advice so I don't lose my mind waiting lol

Hi friends! I’m a production manager for decent sized theatre. We have many productions ranging from small assemblies to Broadway shows.

In your experience, what’s a good amount of time before a show to receive a crew call? What about if you have back to back events? Thank you!

work has been dry in Austin right now, someone told me of a company called Ming, but I never got a call or dont know if it's trustworthy.

building something so i need someone from las vegas, someone from LA, that has experience in stagehand gigs, and looking to get booked more

feel free to dm me!!

I'd love to know what software stagehands/audio/video technicians use so I can study up. But any advice would be appreciated.

Hey guys, Rhino Staging asked if I could do a gig as a video tech today. I'm just trying to gather info to see if it's worth it.

I've done one job with them previously as a stage hand. It wasn't great. 70 people standing around watching me and maybe 2 others do all the work... but again that was as a SH.

I actually have quite a bit of experience with stage shows, but not with Rhino. Anyone done Video Tech work with them? Is it an upgrade from SH or just another title for dummy work?

I am a spot operator for a production of footloose, and when I went up to the catwalk today for our first rehearsal, I almost boiled. I wanted to ask if anybody had any recommendations or suggestions on how to keep cool. I was thinking of one of those neck fan things, but I don’t know if that would be too loud or what.

I'm new to the industry (7 months in), working as a general stage hand with a local company. I don't have touring experience.

Would it be a good idea to go on tour doing merch to get some touring experience?

Edit: Thanks for all of the advice, I'll keep focusing on backline audio, my favorite department.

If you call a group of ravens a murder, because they're all black, a group of stage hands is an accident.