Chief electrician
The ABTT says:
The chief (or production) electrician is the person responsible for all technical aspects of the design as well supervising the rigging of all the lanterns in the required positions and would also be in close liaison with the lighting designer who will eventually supervise the focusing of the lanterns prior to the lighting rehearsal. The lighting of the production could be allocated to the chief electrician in the event that a lighting designer is not available.
The chief electrician’s department normally includes a deputy and assistant electrician(s). The individual can acquire expertise by working in the department as an electrician, by attending Drama School as well as attending a Day Release course which offers the suitable City and Guilds Certificate. Specialist courses are often run by the ABTT.
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