CMU School of Drama


Tuesday, June 25, 2013

J-O-B Technical



Lafayette College is in the midst of restructuring the Theater Department and the Performing Arts Presenting portion of the Williams Center.  Currently this means we are looking for someone who can join us as we seek to clarify our needs.  While we are currently looking for someone that might be temporary, if we are lucky enough to find a qualified person this could turn into a permanent position.  

The person we are looking for will be responsible for supporting the technical needs of the Williams Center for our touring groups that come in (primarily dance and music).  Very little in the way of scenic needs, but someone comfortable with operating a rigging system (hanging drapery), someone capable of running and preparing for light hangs and focus with guest and touring designers, work with vendors to procure equipment for the space (lighting, rigging, safety, etc.), work with student and professional crews.  In an ideal world this person has some scenic background that would allow them to also run the scene shop or load-ins on stage, but honestly, we will play to the strengths of any qualified candidate.

This obviously means we need someone familiar with Vectorworks or some form of CAD.  Someone who makes safety a priority as well.  And really we need someone who works well with students and touring artists.  This position will probably work very closely with me in order to better support our needs in the performing arts on campus.

If you feel like you know someone who might be suitable and looking for employment come August, please let me know.  If you have any other questions/concerns just ask, I would be more than happy to clarify.  We are trying to move on this rather quickly as contracts are being handled soon.  Thanks so much!

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Zach Tysinger

Assistant Production Manager
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival

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