Technical Lead, Theater Production & Rentals

Playbill, Inc.

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Austin Opera is seeking a Technical Lead for the Butler Performance Center in Austin. The role oversees all technical operations, rehearsals, and performances, supervising rental clients and collaborating with the artistic/production team.

The candidate should manage technical schedules, budgets, and training for renters on lighting, sound, and projections. Ideal candidates are experienced stage technicians who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are willing to work evenings

Qualifications

  • Excellent knowledge and practical experience in theatrical construction techniques, stage operations, lighting systems and networking, LED wall and projections, sound systems, and stage safety.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the Technical Lead for all shows performed and booked at the Butler Performance Center.
  • Assist in the creation of technical schedules and crew requirements for all Austin Opera productions in the BPC.
  • Help maintain the Austin Opera warehouse/shop and supervise the stock of scenery, props, and lighting equipment.
  • Partner with the production team to supervise stage crew departments for all productions in all venues, ensuring IATSE compliance.
  • Assist in creating production budgets and seasonal expense budgets for BPC shows and other projects.
  • Track production expenses and cash flow forecasts with the Director of Production; manage stage crew payroll.

Skills

Stage construction
Stage operations
Lighting systems
Projections
Sound systems
Stage safety

Tools

CAD
Vectorworks
Watchout
LiteWrite

Job description

Austin Opera is seeking a Technical Lead for the Butler Performance Center in Austin. The role oversees all technical operations, rehearsals, and performances, supervising rental clients and collaborating with the artistic/production team.

The candidate should manage technical schedules, budgets, and training for renters on lighting, sound, and projections. Ideal candidates are experienced stage technicians who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are willing to work evenings

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