Playmakers Youth Theatre in Beachwood is seeking a technical director for THIS SUMMER as well as our year round program. We would like to fill this position ASAP, as camp and the associated tech classes and set building begin in June. Job description is below. Very accommodating of other theatre work and projects.
Responsible
for designs and technical aspects of productions/events sponsored by
Playmakers, including construction, installation, and overall completion of
scenery, lighting, sound, properties, special effects required for each
production.
Order
material as needed
Plan
budget with Director of Youth Theatre
Responsible
for:
Maintaining
all equipment and materials
Arranging
for equipment rentals
Locating
and securing backstage crews (for construction, installation, run crew, and
strike)
Attend
and assist during all production meetings
Attend
and assist during dry tech, wet tech or full tech, and tech week rehearsals
Strike
shows following the last performance of each production
Teach
as needed in Performing Arts Camp
Where
rentals and other special events are not sponsored by Playmakers or Performing
Arts Camp, the Production Director’s responsibilities are to the facility and
its equipment. He/she shall not be
expected to design or make provisions for these events, which may negatively
impact upcoming sponsored scheduled productions and events.
Consult
with Playmakers Director in developing long range and short range plans,
seasons, and maintaining production values
BFA
in Technical Direction or Scenic Design with at least 5 years of
experience.
MFA
preferred
Ability
to work well with others
Multi-tasking
Work
within budget and production deadlines
Strong
technical expertise and problem solving ability
Design
experience in all areas of technical theatre (sound, lighting, props)
Welding,
building, painting skills
Teaching
experience
Past
experience in light design, sound, knowledge of tools, techniques used to live
entertainment, specifically at this facility
Proven
electrical ability
Ability
to read/translate ground plans and blueprints
Proficiency
in scenic painting
Team
skills – cooperation, creativity, good humor
Flexibility
with schedules and tasks
Ability
to communication effectively and patiently with representatives from other JCC
departments