CMU School of Drama


Friday, December 21, 2012

J-O-B TD



Technical Director
First Stage - Milwaukee, WI

First Stage is now accepting applications for Technical Director.  This position reports to the Production Manager, and is responsible for managing the Scene Shop and a three-person full time crew and occasional overhire in the production of an eight-show TYA season plus other workshops and events.

JOB DESCRIPTION


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Technical Director is responsible for the construction and installation of theatrical productions. The position requires a strong organizational background, excellent communication / interpersonalskills, the ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and a creative approach to scenic construction.
 
Skills required include, drafting/detailing,materials ordering, labor management, and high level problem solving skills. The Technical Director will work to oversee layout, fabrication, and installation for all projects to ensure accurate, timely, on-budget completion. Hands onexperience related to design, engineering, layout, and wood/metal fabrication or general construction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
•        Scenery construction and materials research
•        Engineering for scenery construction
•        Technical drafting for scenery construction
•        Determining build and paint schedule
•        Stage rigging engineering, installation, andoperations
•        Experience with automation, hydraulics, motors and electronics
•        Safety oversight for shops and productions
•        Shop and on-site crew training
•        Proficiency with Vectorworks, and MS Office

Interested candidates please send Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 Professional References to: production@firststage.org.

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