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2018 Sharon Playhouse Season

Technical Director – Job Description

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The Sharon Playhouse, in Sharon CT is seeking a Technical Director for it’s 59th Summer season.  The Playhouse is located in the foothills of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains in Sharon, CT.  The season includes:  Cole Porters Anything Goes, The Elvis Pressley Musical All Shook Up, Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park, and Always…Patsy Cline.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate, maintain and safeguard technical assets of the theatre, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and use and maintenance of stage facilities.

• Determine necessary technical support, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, necessary for special events and performances presented at the facility in advance of production dates.

• Advise scenic, lighting and sound designers on technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for each production, and supervise implementation of approved technical designs. 

• Supervise and assist with set and stage construction and management.

• Assist in training and assignment of interns and/or paid technical staff.

• Monitor condition of equipment; arrange for repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

• Attend production meetings and technical rehearsals, to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of the mounting each production.

• Make recommendations to Playhouse leadership regarding capital purchases of technical equipment.

• Participate in cross-departmental venue support to ensure overall success of event and venue operations.

• Coordinate with Playhouse management on all facility and staff scheduling needs.

• With the management team, organize, execute and maintain cleanliness of stage, shops/storage, and support areas, including buildings and grounds.

• As a member of the senior technical staff, this position is involved with the training and mentorship of Sharon Playhouse interns with respect to your given area of expertise.

 

Qualifications:

• Strong computer proficiency, specifically with Excel and drafting (AutoCAD/Vectorworks).

• Applicant must be able to work both independently and as a crew leader.

• Prior Technical Director experience is required.

 

Dates of employment approximately May - August, 2018. Email cover letter and resume to Managing@sharonplayhouse.org Include “Technical Director” in the subject line. No phone calls please.   For more information on the Sharon Playhouse, visit sharonplayhouse.org.

 

The Sharon Playhouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.