Technical Director

Barrington Stage Co.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 2,839,000 - 3,076,000; 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

Technical Director

Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking a highly skilled Technical Director to join our team in Pittsfield, MA. This position works with world-class designers in the drafting, engineering, installation, and strike of all scenic elements for the remainder of our 2026 season. The Technical Director oversees the Assistant Technical Director,and technical teams during prep, load-ins and load-outs. This position requires a driven and passionate professional with strong communication and organizational skills, a working knowledge of scenic creation techniques, computer drafting programs, and a working knowledge of shop tools, safety and maintenance.

Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musical; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs. BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.

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 BSC 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 draftings and scenic cue sheets.
• Consult with Production Management and creative teams to best meet the needs of the production 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 the staff of the stage crew, properties department, and any overhire staff needed.
• 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 any 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 promptly respond to notes given throughout the rehearsal process
• Assist in the maintenance of equipment and inventory, inclusive of building infrastructure, and suggest improvements as needed.
• Organize and maintain rigging and scenic materials
• Accurately track expenses and provide expenditure reports to Production Management in a timely manner

• Maintains clear and consistent communication with Production Management and other Department Heads to ensure effective collaboration throughout the season

Skills:

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Extensive and high-quality drafting skills
• Candidates should have solid hands‑on carpentry skills including metalwork
• Experience with welding
• Experience with rigging
• Experience working with CNC machines & software
• Extensive experience with counterweight fly systems and rigging
• Candidates must have the physical ability to perform the skills and responsibilities mentioned above.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proficient with Vectorworks/AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
• Driver’s License required
• Must be able to lift 50lbs solo, >50lbs team lift
• Will be exposed to long hours/work weeks,unusual working hours(late nights and early mornings) outdoor elements, flashing lights

This position reports to Production Management. It is a full-time, seasonal position.

9/1/2026 through 11/1/2026

Salary is $1200-$1300 per week, non-exempt, commensurate with experience, with housing available($100 payroll deduction wkly)

* potential for a full time permanent position post season.