Associate Technical Director: Scenic Construction Lead

BroadwayWorld SA; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, FL is seeking an Associate Technical Director to work with the Technical Director on design, build, load-in and strike for all productions. This full-time exempt position requires residency in the community with modest relocation possible.

You will review budgets, generate construction drawings with CAD software, supervise shop personnel, coordinate IATSE calls, and ensure safe, efficient operations across scenes, rehearsal spaces and mainstage facilities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on theatre experience with production environments.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Detail oriented with good judgement and reliability.
• Comfortable working at heights and lifting up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction, rigging, installation, and maintenance of scenery.
• Generate working construction drawings using CAD software.
• Purchase and inventory stock and specialty materials.
• Track shop progress and production schedules across shows.
• Supervise full-time and overhire shop personnel and organize IATSE labor.
• Produce budgets and timelines for productions and bids.
• Lead IATSE crews for load-ins and strikes; ensure safety.

Skills

Theatre experience

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Microsoft Office

Dropbox

Job description

Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, FL is seeking an Associate Technical Director to work with the Technical Director on design, build, load-in and strike for all productions. This full-time exempt position requires residency in the community with modest relocation possible.

You will review budgets, generate construction drawings with CAD software, supervise shop personnel, coordinate IATSE calls, and ensure safe, efficient operations across scenes, rehearsal spaces and mainstage facilities.