Technical Director

Primary Responsibilities

• Estimate and track labor and material costs for productions and advise Antaeus leadership of the potential consequences of any proposed changes.
• Communicate with personnel and contractors to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
• Review all designs to troubleshoot any early adjustments that need to be made in relation to practical application and financial feasibility based on budgets.
• Work with the Creative Team to find solutions to technical problems and challenges.
• Supervise all builds, changeovers, load-ins, light hangs, and strikes; take an active role as a carpenter, electrician, or otherwise as needed.
• Maintain and promote a safe work environment by following and enforcing all safety regulations, providing safety equipment, training employees on safe practices, reporting incidents, managing record keeping, staying up-to-date on safety issues and advising on safety related policies.
• Attend all production meetings, tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and previews for notes; responsible for reading show reports; responsible for daily repair and upkeep of all production design elements throughout the production’s entire run.
• Evaluate, update and maintain soft goods, materials stock, tools, lighting, sound and video inventory; perform preventative maintenance and arrange for repairs as needed.
• Ensure that all contractual obligations around technical needs are met for outside rentals.

Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in theater arts, theater production or related field and theater production experience.
• Three years of experience in production management and/or technical theater.
• Thorough knowledge and hands-on experience of theatrical lighting, projections, audio and wiring, as well as theatrical set carpentry and costume repair.
• Skilled in theater rigging with the ability to hang lights, scenery, drops and other equipment safely.
• Experience preparing and overseeing budgets. Analyze and determine technical labor and supply budget.
• Knowledge of theater terminology, union rules and other laws, rules and regulations regarding assigned activities.
• Stage management procedures and production crew operations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Operation of a computer and assigned software.
• Adequate physical stamina and strength to perform the essential functions of the job.