Theatre Technical Crew
Fly Operatorfor international productions
Operates the fly system to raise and lower scenery and drapes during theatre performances.
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Questions producers ask
- What does a fly operator do?
- Operates the fly system to raise and lower scenery and drapes during theatre performances.
- How do I hire a fly operator for international productions?
- Browse the Fly Operator profiles on Crew Collective, check credits, showreels and availability, then send an enquiry from the profile. References checked on a profile means staff have confirmed their credits with at least 3 industry references. If you need a full theatre technical crew team, list the roles in one enquiry.
- What else is a fly operator called?
- Depending on the production and country, the role is also known as flyman, flyperson, fly floor operator, flys operator.
- Which department does a fly operator work in?
- Fly Operator sits in the Theatre Technical Crew department. Stage, fly, automation, lighting, sound and video technicians who operate the show backstage.