Ahoy there!
 
I will be taking a hiatus for the foreseeable future, as I've been offered the positions of Executive Director and Resident Lighting Designer at my local community theatre!  
 
I will be sending out a Starboard Spotlight newsletter to let you know when I'm back.  (If you're not subscribed you can do so here https://www.cruisetechies.com/newslettersignup.html)
 
I am however still scheduling Discovery Cruises, so if you'd like to learn first hand what it's like to work in a theatre on a cruise ship, please visit https://www.cruisetechies.com/discovery-cruise.html
 
In the meantime, for boat loads of helpful information about working in theatres on cruise ships, you can access blog post archives here https://www.cruisetechies.com/cruisetechies-blog   
 
Sea you around!
Lyz

​Ahoy there!  And, we’re back!  In the last blog post, we found out about what it’s like to work on a ship; work schedules, duties, time off, and more.  Now we’re going to learn about the theatrical process of a ship-board show; design, rehearsals, tech rehearsals, set load in, systems operations, maintenance, safety, and inspections.

In the last blog post I introduced you to Eril and Courtney who work in the theatre and venues aboard the NCL Jade. 
This week we’ll find out all about what work schedules you can expect as a shipboard theatre technician, extra duties, how much time off you get, and more!

Let’s get started…

​It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Eril and Courtney, whom I met on the Norwegian Jade in February. 
 
This is the first in a series of blog posts about what it’s like to work in a theatre and in other venues on the Jade; what the work schedule is like, what the life style is like, what positions there are, women in the industry, the differences and similarities of working in a theatre on land and at sea, and advice to those who are interested in working in a theatre on a cruise ship.
 
In this first post we’ll explore what experience you need to work in a theatre on a cruise ship. Let’s meet Eril and Courtney…

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​Last month you read all about Josiah’s impression of his Discovery Cruise that he took in December. 

Now read what Josiah found out about Ed
who lives, and works as a theatre technician,
on the Norwegian Star.

​Theatre Technician, Josiah went on a Discovery Cruise

​on the Norwegian Star, in December. 

To find out what a Discovery Cruise is like,

here's his Trip Report…

​It’s not just a job, it’s a… lifestyle!
 
What’s it like to live on a cruise ship?
 
While not a theatre technician – he’s a casino dealer – Eddie lives and works on a cruise ship.
 
Check out his video to get a taste of what it would be like for you to live on a cruise ship!

​Ever wondered what it’s like to land (punny!) a cruise ship job.  Watch this inspiring video from Eddie of the Seas!
 
He’s a casino dealer, not a theatre tech, however this video shows you…
 

Ahoy there!
 
Yep, that’s me in Studio B aboard the Navigator of the Seas! 
Now I can say, I ice skated in the middle of the ocean!!!
 
This is just to let you know that the blogs are moving to a monthly model.  Blog posts will come out on the 3rd Friday of each month, and the Starboard Spotlight newsletter will continue to come out on the 1st Friday of each month.

If you're not already subscribed to the newsletter, click here Starboard Spotlight, and also keep informed check out the Blog archives. 
 
If you’d like to experience what it's like working on a cruise ship before you sign a 6-month contract, consider a DISCOVERY CRUISE, where you will get a chance to visit a ship’s theatres and venues in person, and learn about the lifestyle and career choice of a ship’s theatre technician!
 
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP A TECH THEATRE STUDENT SET SAIL TOWARDS A REWARDING CAREER!  As little as $10 helps a boat load!
 
Please Like and Comment – I’d love to hear about your experiences too!
 
Sea you soon!  (Sea what I did there!)
Lyz

While on Navigator of the Seas, I was able to chat with several theatre techs just briefly.  (As you may recall, Royal Caribbean won’t allow anyone to “officially” interview their staff.  NCL is the only cruise line I’ve found so far that is willing to support this.)
 
I met 4 technicians.  Two of whom were working the shows in Studio B, which is the ice rink(!) on board ship, and two of whom were working in the main theatre.

 
Danilo – Royal Theatre lighting tech - from Montenegro.
Willington – Royal Theatre sound tech - from South Africa. That’s the back of his head there in the photo!
Syd – Studio B sound tech – from The Philippines.
And the Studio B light tech – unfortunately I didn’t catch his name nor where he was from.