Seasonal Technical Director — Theater with Housing

Barrington Stage Co.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing available

Job summary

Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA, seeks a skilled Technical Director to oversee scenic elements, drafting, installation, and strike for the 2026 season.

Collaborate with designers, manage run crew and shop staff, and ensure accurate paperwork, budgeting, and safety.

This full-time, seasonal role runs Sept 1, 2026 through Nov 1, 2026, with housing available and a weekly salary of $1,200–$1,300 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Strong drafting abilities and carpentry experience.
• Proficient with Vectorworks/AutoCAD; welding and rigging knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Read scripts and learn all aspects of the scenic elements.
• Manage the run crew and properties teams to provide all scenic support for productions and events throughout the 2026 season.
• Collaborate with scenic designers to provide technical drawings and source equipment to effectively create their designs in the theatre.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date paperwork for each production including technical drafting and scenic cue sheets.
• Consult with Production Management and creative teams to meet production needs and create accurate cost estimates of labor, materials, and rental costs during pre-production to remain within budget.
• Provide stand-in scenic elements for work in rehearsal studios as necessary.
• Coordinate and manage the load in and out of all scenic elements including supervising staff of the stage crew, properties department, and any overhire staff.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness when planning load-ins or changeovers.
• Provide Production Management with accurate load-in/out and changeover paperwork.
• Train run crew in scenic moves or changes as necessary.
• Assist in the repair of scenic elements as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment in all production areas.
• Attend rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and production meetings as needed and respond to notes.
• Assist in the maintenance of equipment and inventory, including building infrastructure, and suggest improvements.
• Organize and maintain rigging and scenic materials.
• Accurately track expenses and provide expenditure reports to Production Management in a timely manner.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with Production Management and other Department Heads to ensure effective collaboration during the season.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Drafting

Carpentry

Metalwork

Welding

Rigging

CNC machines

Time management

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA, seeks a skilled Technical Director to oversee scenic elements, drafting, installation, and strike for the 2026 season.

Collaborate with designers, manage run crew and shop staff, and ensure accurate paperwork, budgeting, and safety.

This full-time, seasonal role runs Sept 1, 2026 through Nov 1, 2026, with housing available and a weekly salary of $1,200–$1,300 depending on experience.