Part-Time Production Technical Director — Theater

Playbill, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 182,000; Part time

Job summary

TADA! Youth Theater in New York is seeking a Technical Director for its Winter Production. This part-time role runs November 9, 2026 through February 21, 2027, with hours fluctuating during build/load-in and performances, including some nights and weekends.

You will lead build and load-in, supervise scenic tech, manage budgets and bids, hire crew, and ensure safety and NYC compliance. On-site commitment includes opening weekend and on-call support as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional theater tech experience with production crews.
• Ability to supervise on-site installations safely and to designers’ visions.
• Experience managing production budgets and scheduling.
• Ability to read ground plans, light plots, and specs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead build and load-in, supervise scenic tech elements.
• Create production timetables with deadlines.
• Manage budgets, quotes, and cost feasibility.
• Hire carpenters and artists as needed.
• Bid rentals and procure materials.
• Process timesheets, invoices, payments; negotiate rates.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, upgrades.
• Ensure safety and fireproofing per NYC code.
• Attend tech rehearsals and production meetings.
• Be on-site opening weekend; on-call for issues.
• Oversee strike and restore of theater.
• Maintain theater space cleanliness.
• Devise solutions, hire subcontractors as budget allows.

Skills

Technical theater

Crew supervision

Budget management

Scheduling

Communication

Job description

TADA! Youth Theater in New York is seeking a Technical Director for its Winter Production. This part-time role runs November 9, 2026 through February 21, 2027, with hours fluctuating during build/load-in and performances, including some nights and weekends.

You will lead build and load-in, supervise scenic tech, manage budgets and bids, hire crew, and ensure safety and NYC compliance. On-site commitment includes opening weekend and on-call support as needed.