Tech Director for Fall Play (Part-time Temporary)

Laurel School; Shaker Heights, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel School in Shaker Heights, OH, seeks a Technical Director for the Upper School Fall Play, Comedy of Errors. Rehearsals are ongoing with performances Nov 5–7 at 7:00 pm.

The TD will meet with the director and production team regularly and be on campus for rehearsals three days a week in September and early October. Rehearsal times run 3:30–5:30 pm until tech week, with additional hours as needed to meet technical goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in technical theatre preferred.
• Experience in sound design, lighting design, carpentry, and scenic painting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work on ladders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers to construct and install the set; oversee lighting and sound and props; supervise subcontractors as needed.
• Oversee and mentor student stage management and crew.
• Maintain the production space and ensure proper storage/management of equipment.
• All expenses should be approved by the Department Chair and kept within budget.
• Attend production meetings and meet with faculty as requested.

Skills

Sound design

Lighting design

Carpentry

Scenic painting

Mentoring students

Job description

Description

Position Summary

Serve as Technical Director for the Upper School Fall Play: Comedy of Errors. Rehearsals are ongoing with performances Nov 5-7 at 7:00pm. Technical Director should meet with the director and production team on a regular basis and be on campus for rehearsals 3 days a week in September and early October; all school days 3 weeks before the performance. Rehearsal timeframe is 3:30-5:30 until tech week. More hours as needed to achieve technical goals.

Duties

• Assist with Fall Play - Comedy of Errors: Collaborate with designers and construct the set; execute installation and removal; design lighting and props, oversee sound. Oversee subcontractors as needed.
• Student Tech Team: Oversee and mentor student stage management and crew.
• Technical/Operational Maintenance: Maintain the production space (Chapel) and ensure that all technical equipment housed there is stored and managed properly.
• Accounting: All expenses should be approved by the Department Chair and should be within budget.
• Collaborative Culture: Attend production meetings and meet with faculty as requested.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical theatre preferred
• Experience in sound design, lighting design, carpentry, and scenic painting
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work well in teams
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds with or without assistance, work on ladders and platforms, and stand for extended periods