Theater Technical Director

A theater technical director coordinates all technical aspects of a theatrical production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB

The Technical Director (TD) works with the Production Director (PD) and may do any or all of the following:

Operates and safeguards the technical assets of the theater, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and the appropriate use and maintenance of stage facilities.

In conjunction with the PD, determine the necessary technical support, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs necessary.

Supervises and assists, as needed, with set and stage construction and management, therefore should have a knowledge of tools and equipment needed. (trouble-shooting)

Assist in mobilizing, training and assignment of volunteer technical staff/students for individual shows, including orienting them on safety, technical characteristics and other areas of facility operations.

Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and tools; notifies Cadd Manager to arrange for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints.

Monitors Tech Week rehearsals, in order to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of the mounting of the show.

Organizes and oversees production strike at close of the run of the show.

Type:	Other education
Region:	Asia-Pacific
Country:	The Philippines
Location:	Faith Academy, Manila
Paid Position:	No
Responsibilities:	A theater technical director coordinates all technical aspects of a theatrical production. ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB The Technical Director (TD) works with the Production Director (PD) and may do any or all of the following: Operates and safeguards the technical assets of the theater, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and the appropriate use and maintenance of stage facilities. In conjunction with the PD, determine the necessary technical support, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs necessary. Supervises and assists, as needed, with set and stage construction and management, therefore should have a knowledge of tools and equipment needed. (trouble-shooting) Assist in mobilizing, training and assignment of volunteer technical staff/students for individual shows, including orienting them on safety, technical characteristics and other areas of facility operations. Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and tools; notifies Cadd Manager to arrange for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints. Monitors Tech Week rehearsals, in order to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of the mounting of the show. Organizes and oversees production strike at close of the run of the show.

Type:

Other education

Region:

Asia-Pacific

Country:

The Philippines

Location:

Faith Academy, Manila

Paid Position:

Responsibilities:

A theater technical director coordinates all technical aspects of a theatrical production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB

The Technical Director (TD) works with the Production Director (PD) and may do any or all of the following: Operates and safeguards the technical assets of the theater, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and the appropriate use and maintenance of stage facilities. In conjunction with the PD, determine the necessary technical support, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs necessary. Supervises and assists, as needed, with set and stage construction and management, therefore should have a knowledge of tools and equipment needed. (trouble-shooting) Assist in mobilizing, training and assignment of volunteer technical staff/students for individual shows, including orienting them on safety, technical characteristics and other areas of facility operations. Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and tools; notifies Cadd Manager to arrange for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints. Monitors Tech Week rehearsals, in order to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of the mounting of the show. Organizes and oversees production strike at close of the run of the show.

Requirements

Skills:	Technical directors must have a thorough understanding of all aspects involved in technical theater, including construction, lighting equipment, rigging and sound. People and time management skills are a must, as are a focus on safety. A technical director must be able to work safely around power tools, on ladders and lifts, and around electricity. A TD may work nights and weekends to find time around regular school day activities.
Experience:	Experience can be more important than education, but a bachelor’s degree in technical theater is useful.
Comments:	2 year minimum commitment preferred.

Skills:

Technical directors must have a thorough understanding of all aspects involved in technical theater, including construction, lighting equipment, rigging and sound. People and time management skills are a must, as are a focus on safety. A technical director must be able to work safely around power tools, on ladders and lifts, and around electricity. A TD may work nights and weekends to find time around regular school day activities.

Experience:

Experience can be more important than education, but a bachelor’s degree in technical theater is useful.

Comments:

2 year minimum commitment preferred.