Temporary Technical Director — Dance Theatre Lead

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) in Calgary seeks a Technical Director for its next production, The Gravity Players. The role requires theatre and dance technical experience with strong management and administrative skills.

The Technical Director coordinates production personnel, designers and artistic staff, reporting to the Production Manager. It is a full-time, short-term contract for 4 weeks with approx. 160 hours, starting soon.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in theatre or dance environments.
• Strong communication and administrative skills.
• Ability to coordinate Designers, crew, and artistic staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Production team before and during creation and performance.
• Maintain design intent for production elements as created by Designers and Director.
• Act as liaison between DJD and theatre technical staff.
• Research, secure, and contract production suppliers and purchase supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Team liaison

Tools

QLab

Word

Excel

Job description

Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) in Calgary seeks a Technical Director for its next production, The Gravity Players. The role requires theatre and dance technical experience with strong management and administrative skills.

The Technical Director coordinates production personnel, designers and artistic staff, reporting to the Production Manager. It is a full-time, short-term contract for 4 weeks with approx. 160 hours, starting soon.