Fall Play Tech Director: Design, Light & Sound Leadership

Sylvania; Annandale (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Annandale Public School is seeking a Fall Play Technical Director to lead technical aspects of the production, collaborating with the Fall Play Director to design, build, and oversee scenery, lighting, and sound.

You will supervise student crew, coordinate rehearsals, and ensure safety and organization throughout build, performances, and strike, while maintaining equipment and spaces for a successful show.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and dedication to providing meaningful educational opportunities through the performing arts.
• Leadership skills including organization, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• Ability to create, construct, and safely build theatrical scenery.
• Knowledge of theatrical lighting and sound design and operation.
• Ability to supervise and instruct students in technical theater practices, including set construction, painting, lighting, and sound.
• Ability to safely lift and move objects weighing 25+ pounds regularly.
• Previous experience in technical theater, scenic construction, lighting, sound, or stage production is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to adjust their schedule to attend rehearsals, performances, and production work sessions.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Fall Play Director throughout all phases of the production.
• Design, construct, and oversee the completion of scenic elements for the production.
• Design and execute lighting and sound for performances.
• Facilitate and supervise student technical crew members in set construction, painting, lighting, sound, and backstage operations.
• Maintain a safe and organized technical work environment.
• Coordinate technical needs during rehearsals and performances.
• Attend and facilitate all required technical rehearsals.
• Oversee the safe use, maintenance, and storage of technical theater equipment.
• Facilitate strike and restoration of performance and shop spaces following the final performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Activities Director.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Safety awareness

Student supervision

Schedule flexibility

Theatrical lighting basics

Theatrical sound basics

Scenic construction

Tools

Lighting equipment

Sound equipment

Stage machinery

Safety procedures

Job description

Annandale Public School is seeking a Fall Play Technical Director to lead technical aspects of the production, collaborating with the Fall Play Director to design, build, and oversee scenery, lighting, and sound.

You will supervise student crew, coordinate rehearsals, and ensure safety and organization throughout build, performances, and strike, while maintaining equipment and spaces for a successful show.