Job (Calgary): Technical Director/Technician – Lunchbox Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunchbox Theatre in Calgary is seeking a Technical Director/Technician to deliver production services, support the design team, and maintain the stage and equipment. You will work with the Production Manager to ensure shows run smoothly and safely.

The role requires a technical theatre background, attention to detail, self-motivation, and the ability to work unsupervised. Familiarity with QLab and ETC Express consoles is an asset, as is broad hands-on theatre building and running experience.

Qualifications

• Requires technical theatre background and related education.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to self-motivate and work unsupervised.
• Broad range of hands-on skills for building and executing theatre productions.
• Experience with QLab and ETC Express consoles is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide production services: electrical, carpentry, props, painting.
• Assist with procurement of materials.
• Participate in construction and installation of sets, props, lights and sound.
• Assist in tech week to resolve issues before opening.
• Run shows in conjunction with the Stage Manager.
• Daily duties: run cues, pre-show checks, post-show cleanup, maintenance, and inventory.

Skills

Technical theatre background

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Broad theatre building/execution

QLab / ETC Express experience

Education

Technical theatre education

Tools

QLab

ETC Express consoles

Job description

Job (Calgary): Technical Director/Technician – Lunchbox Theatre

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Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Photo Credits

Calgary’s Lunchbox Theatre, the longest running lunchtime theatre in the world, strives to continually expand and develop talent from the local arts community. Located at the base of the Calgary Tower in the heart of downtown, Lunchbox Theatre injects an hour of premium entertainment and delight for our audience into every lunchtime and evening performance.

To bring these productions to life, Lunchbox Theatre employs 6-8 permanent staff members, as well as the hundreds of artists and crew members involved in each season.

Position Description:

The TD/Technician is primarily responsible for the ongoing delivery of production services and technical programming, and supporting the creative team in realizing the vision of each design and production. In addition, the TD/Technician will be responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the stage, back of house and theatrical equipment. The TD/Technician will work with and report directly to the Production Manager in order to see each production through to completion in an efficient and timely manner.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide production services as required, including but not limited to: electrical, carpentry, props and painting.
• Assist with the procurement of materials.
• Participate in construction and installation of all sets, props, lights and sound
• Participate in tech week to ensure any problems that may arise are resolved prior to opening.
• Run each show in conjunction with the Stage Manager.

Daily duties include:

• Running light, sound and video cues
• Pre-show equipment checks
• Post-show cleanup of house and green room
• Maintenance of stage
• Participate in the striking of shows
• Assisting with returns in a timely manner
• Attending staff and production meetings as available
• Responsible for rental groups under the direction of the Production Manager
• Assist with general maintenance of equipment, theatre, rehearsal hall and office spaces.
• Maintain a safe work environment in all areas of the theatre for staff, artists, volunteers and patrons.
• Maintain all tools and equipment in good working order, repair as needed.
• Participate in facility renovations and equipping of theatre.
• Maintain inventories of tools, props, costumes and building materials.
• Assist with special events.

Qualifications:

• Technical theatre background and education an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to self‑motivate and work unsupervised.
• Broad range of skills related to the building and execution of theatre productions.
• Experience with QLab and ETC Express consoles an asset.

Lunchbox Theatre offers a positive, high-energy work environment, and has always been an equal-opportunity employer.

Salary will be based on prior experience and performance.