Lead Technical Director, Theatre & Live Shows

Playwright Co; Sandy (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Playwright Co. in Utah is seeking a Technical Director to oversee all technical aspects of assigned productions.

You will provide leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction throughout a project’s lifecycle, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency while aligning with the creative vision. You’ll lead the execution of technical elements from concept to completion, collaborate with designers and producers, manage installations, testing, commissioning, and handover, and stay at the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years in professional or touring theatre.
• Strong knowledge of theatrical construction, rigging, and safety.
• Experience with CAD drawings and tech design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical elements for productions ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Provide strategic oversight from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with creative teams on technical solutions.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Maintain compliance with safety, regulatory, and maintenance standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and drive innovation.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Team leadership

CAD drafting

Reading drawings

Safety focus

Electrical theory understanding

Pneumatic systems

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater

Tools

Fusion 360

Vectorworks

SolidWorks

Theatrical rigging systems

Job description

Playwright Co. in Utah is seeking a Technical Director to oversee all technical aspects of assigned productions.

You will provide leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction throughout a project’s lifecycle, ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency while aligning with the creative vision. You’ll lead the execution of technical elements from concept to completion, collaborate with designers and producers, manage installations, testing, commissioning, and handover, and stay at the