Technical Director $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year Hale Centre Theatre Sandy, UT Backstage & Technical

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

Our Technical Direction Team is growing, and we’re looking for passionate, innovative, and skilled professionals to join our team!

Position Overview

The Technical Director is responsible for overseeing the implementation of all technical aspects of assigned productions. This role provides leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction throughout a project’s lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration of technology and artistry while maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of all technical elements for assigned productions, ensuring the creative vision is realized with precision and efficiency.
• Provide strategic oversight and project management from concept to completion, including:
  • Concept refinement
  • Feasibility assessment (scope, schedule, budget validation)
  • Design development
  • Production (bid package creation, vendor selection, fabrication oversight)
  • Technical delivery (installation, programming, test & adjust, commissioning, training)
  • Final documentation & sustainment
• Collaborate with creative teams to develop and implement technical solutions that enhance storytelling while addressing regulatory, safety, maintenance, and operational considerations.
• Ensures the successful execution and delivery of scenic builds, adhering to the approved designs and the creative vision established by the Designer, Directing teams and Producers.
• Provide hands‑on technical expertise and problem‑solving support during rehearsals and performances.
• Ensure a smooth handover of final production elements to operational and maintenance teams.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation in technical production.
• Advise Producers, Directors, and Designers on the feasibility, functionality, and technical specifications of equipment and systems.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong knowledge of theatrical construction techniques, materials, and current industry technologies.
• Expertise in mechanical and structural principles, including experience with pneumatic systems.
• Understanding of AC/DC electrical theory and its application in theatrical settings.
• Extensive experience with theatrical rigging.
• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively while fostering a collaborative and solution‑oriented work environment.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team, adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.
• A passion for continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Strong drafting skills are essential, with the ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings.
• Proficiency in CAD software (preferably Fusion 360, Vectorworks, or SolidWorks)
• Strong written, verbal, and analytical communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the operation and artistic application of a variety of show systems and technology, including audio, special effects, puppets, lighting, show control systems, video, facilities and rigging.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency in all aspects of technical production.
• Proven leadership in technical project management.
• Comfortable working at heights in excess 75’.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater, or equivalent experience, with focus on technical design, construction, and production.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in professional or touring theatre.

This position requires a proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate will bring both technical mastery and creative problem-solving to the role, ensuring exceptional production quality and seamless execution.

Minimum base salary for this position is $100,000/year. Compensation commensurate with experience. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, and qualifications.