Updated: Jul 23, 2022

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