Basic Stagehand Toolkits

Stagehand & Audiovisual Technician Tools

A stagehand or technician's tool kit or workbox is often as unique as the person that owns it. As they learn new tricks or devise ways to overcome challenges, their tools and gadgets will demonstrate the breadth of their experience. Therefore, it's important to emphasi ze that this guide should only be used as a reference for new techs preparing their first kits or techs that are deciding their path of specialization.

A good event professional will always verify the scope of work they are expected to accomplish and tool themselves accordingly. 

General AV Technician (Basic)

Work Gloves

Crescent Wrench

Black Sharpie

Electrical Tape

Multitool

Screwdriver, Flat Head

Screwdriver, Phillips Head

Allen (Hex) Wrench

Measuring Tape

Scenic Carpenter (Basic)

Work Gloves Crescent Wrench

Black Sharpie

Electrical Tape

Multitool

Measuring Tape

Staple Gun

Screwdriver, Flat Head

Screwdriver, Phillips Head

Allen (Hex) Wrench

Screw Gun, 18V

Impact Gun, 18V

Assorted Bits (Flat, Philips, Hex, Torx, Drill, etc)

Claw Hammer

Bubble Level, Bullet

Lighting Tech (Basic)

Work Gloves

Crescent Wrench

Black Sharpie

Electrical Tape

Multitool

Multimeter

Screwdriver, Flat Head

Screwdriver, Phillips Head

Hex Wrench

Measuring Tape

Truss Tools (see below)

LED Technician (Basic)

Work Gloves

Crescent Wrench

Black Sharpie

Electrical Tape

Multitool

Screwdriver, Flat Head

Screwdriver, Phillips Head

Allen Wrench Set

Measuring Tape

Multimeter

Cable Tester

Cat 5 Crimper

Cat 5 Wire Strippers

Bubble Level, 1 Meter

Tennis Ball

Mallet

Truss Tools

Socket Wrench, 1/2"

Socket Breaker Bar, 1/2"

15/16" Deep Socket

15/16" Open End Wrench

Tapered End Spud Wrench

Personal Protection Gear (Ground)

Work Gloves

Face-mask (as required by client)

Steel Toe Boots

Hard Hat

Personal Protection Gear (Aerial)

Work Gloves

Face-mask (as required by client)

Steel Toe Boots

High-Visibility Safety Vest

Fall-Arrest Harness & Lanyard

Climbing Helmet

Recommended Add-ons

Precision Screwdriver Set

Laser Distance Meter

Flash Drive

Flash Light

Head Light