Technical and production professions
The Lille Opera is made up of dozens of professions, all of which contribute to the success of the shows and the enjoyment of the public. Discover the Opera's professions!
PROjecteur Métier - Assistant to the Technical and Production Manager by Collectif des Routes - Opéra de LilleOpéra de Lille
Assistant to the Technical and Production Manager
At the heart of team organization, a job that demands rigor and adaptability.
PROjecteur Métier - Production manager by Collectif des Routes - Opéra de LilleOpéra de Lille
Production Stage Manager
With headphones on and score in hand, she coordinates the technical and artistic teams during rehearsals and performances.
PROjecteur Métier - General manager by Collectif des Routes - Opéra de LilleOpéra de Lille
General Manager
He anticipates project feasibility and coordinates technical teams.
PROjecteur Métier - Stage manager / stage hand by Collectif des Routes - Opéra de LilleOpéra de Lille
Stage Manager
He's the one who supervises the Opera's stage crew... the stage is where the sets are set up and the performances take place.
PROjecteur Métier - Lighting manager by Collectif des Routes - Opéra de LilleOpéra de Lille
Lighting manager
He's the one who coordinates and implements all the lighting set-ups established beforehand by the lighting designer working on the creation: a job that's both technical and artistic.
PROjecteur Métier - Lighting manager by Collectif des Routes - Opéra de LilleOpéra de Lille
Lighting manager
He's the one who coordinates and implements all the lighting set-ups established beforehand by the lighting designer working on the creation: a job that's both technical and artistic.
PROjecteur Métier - Lighting designer by Collectif des Routes - Opéra de LilleOpéra de Lille
Lighting designer
He works with the staging team to create the different lighting moods for the show.
PROjecteur Métier - Machinist-builder by Collectif des Routes - Opéra de LilleOpéra de Lille
Machinist, builder
He/she participates in the construction of decorative elements, operates the workshop machinery and finds the various materials. He/she works with several trades: cabinetmakers, dressmakers, ceramists...
PROjecteur Métier - Machinist by Collectif des Routes - Opéra de LilleOpéra de Lille
Machinist
He's the one who sets up and dismantles the sets before and during the show. He takes care of the stage and hangers.
PROjecteur Métier - Head bender by Collectif des Routes - Opéra de LilleOpéra de Lille
Head bender
This is the person in charge of the hangers. The hangers are everything that is hung high above the Lille Opera stage: curtains, set elements, lights, sound...
PROjecteur Métier - Costume designer by Collectif des Routes - Opéra de LilleOpéra de Lille
Costume designer
On the menu: passion, creativity, responsiveness and teamwork!
Costume workshop manager
An essential role in the costume-making process: she designs the costumes from mock-up to first performance.
PROjecteur Métier - Accessories manager by Collectif des Routes - Opéra de LilleOpéra de Lille
Accessories manager
This is the person who manages all the demands of set design and staging.
PROjecteur Métier - Make-up manager by Collectif des Routes - Opéra de LilleOpéra de Lille
Make-up manager
She organizes all the make-up and hair for a show.
PROjecteur Métier - Opera surtitreur by Collectif des Routes - Opéra de LilleOpéra de Lille
Surtitler
A little-known profession at the crossroads of translation, music and live performance.
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