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Monday, March 19, 2007

Quantum TD Position

POSITION: Technical Director, Quantum Theatre, Full-time

LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA

STARTING DATE: Negotiable

SALARY: Competitive, includes full health benefits and company cell phone

CONTACT: Scott T. Nelson, Production Manager.

Please e-mail resume and references to: ScottTNelson@gmail.com

Contact Number: 412.638-7072

www.quantumtheatre.com

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Quantum Theatre is a small Equity company that produces new and standard works in unusual venues, none of them traditional theatres. Responsibilities include: building seating platforms and scenery, while supervising a hired crew of carpenters; staffing work calls; cleaning and maintaining the performance venue; overseeing the load-in and up-keep of sound and lighting in coordination with designers; transporting scenery and materials; inventorying and organizing our storage space; organizing and overseeing load-in and load-out under supervision from the Production Manager; pricing materials and maintaining the budget with the Managing Director as a production is built. Responsibilities also include taking one run crew position for each show, as well as additional odd tasks when required.

ABOUT THE JOB: We prefer creative solutions over expensive ones. Artists are highly regarded professionals, and all artists work collaboratively toward each project's goals. Technical Director is a leadership position requiring a person with excellent communication and problem solving skills to work both independently and collaboratively.

REQUIREMENTS: Candidates need a strong background in Technical Theatre. This position requires extensive knowledge in scenery construction and rigging. Strong carpentry skills are a must. The ability to read and interpret technical drafting is required. Candidate needs a valid passport, drivers license, and dependable vehicle. Pittsburgh area residents only please.

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