Theater Tech Director

Workstream; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes, MN is seeking a Technical Director to supervise and implement all production elements for theatre productions. You will ensure safe-working practices and coordinate with staff, volunteers, and touring companies to deliver high-quality shows.

This full-time, at-will position involves managing lighting, sound, set construction, equipment maintenance, and calendar planning, with some evenings and weekends based on show schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience managing technical production for live theatre or events.
• Knowledge of ADA and OSHA compliance is required.
• Ability to coordinate with visiting companies and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees technical production for all shows and events.
• Determines technical needs for lighting, sound, and staging.
• Coordinates with production managers and visiting companies.
• Advises on technical equipment costs and usage.
• Designs and supervises set and stage construction.
• Reads riders, plots, and drawings; supports design work.
• Maintains and operates lighting, sound, and rigging systems.
• Leads volunteers and builds production calendar.
• Ensures safety and conducts maintenance.

Skills

Audio production

Lighting design

Team leadership

Tools

Theatre tech equipment

Job description

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Job Summary:

The Technical Director is primarily responsible for supervision and implementation of all production elements (lighting, sound, set design and construction, etc.) of all Historic Holmes Theatre productions. The Technical Director ensures safe-working practices, provides minimal production management for the use of the theatre spaces by outside groups and facilitates repair and maintenance of the theatre resources and equipment. Key to this is a strong work ethic centered on excellent organizational skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships and communications with all artistic parties (local and touring companies, musicians, etc.), as well as administrative staff, board members, and volunteers.

Reports to:

Theatre Executive Director

Position:

Full time and "at-will" position.

Hours:

Full time status; either 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/week) or 0.8 FTE (32 hrs/week). Monday through Friday with some nights and weekends, based on needs with show schedules.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees and implements technical production for all shows, concerts, productions, events at the Historic Holmes Theatre and the Holmes Ballroom.
• Determines the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, for events and performances in advance of event dates.
• Coordinates with a production company or touring company managers as needed.
• Advises Executive Director on the technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for individual shows/events.
• Designs, supervises and assists with set and stage construction and management.
• Reads and interpret technical riders, stage plots, drawings, and supplementing design work as needed.
• Designs, sets up, maintains and operates sound, lighting, stage and other technical equipment and systems.
• Ensures smooth operation of the technical aspects of all productions.
• Leads the construction of all scenic design elements within the designated time period as determined by the overall production schedule working with volunteers as needed.
• Purchases, leases and/or borrows equipment as needed, within specified budgetary limits and makes recommendations for capital purchases of technical equipment.
• Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; arranges for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints, performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Maintains current knowledge of all equipment and supervises training on all equipment.
• Helps recruit, manage and retain stagehand volunteers.
• Develops, implements and monitors policies to ensure a safe work environment in the backstage and stage areas.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Serves as Building Supervisor after normal hours of operation, or during assigned productions and rental events.
• In conjunction with the theatre staff, develops the yearlong production calendar detailing all touring productions, local productions, rehearsals, materials acquisition, set build, tech, strike and all other related production task.
• Works with the Event Director for technical support needs for special events in the ballroom or theatre (i.e. conferences, meetings, weddings, small events).
• Develops and maintain relationships with other production companies, theaters, volunteers as needed.
• Provides an annual technical inventory of all equipment with recommendations for replacement, or refurbishment.
• Stays abreast of new technology and software relative to lighting and audio engineering.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Audio, lighting, and video production capabilities.
• Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks in a timely manner.
• Collaborative and positive attitude.
• Heavy-lifting abilities.
• Competent, working knowledge of theatrical equipment, design tools and software.
• Familiarity with ADA and OSHA compliance.

Salary Range:

Will be discussed during interviews and is dependent upon qualifications.

Historic Holmes Theatre is an 800-seat performing arts center located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The Holmes is both a presenting and producing house and is an integral part of the community as part of the larger Detroit Lakes Community & Cultural Center. www.dlccc.org The mission of the Historic Holmes Theatre is to provide quality experiences to learn, grow, and play through the performing and visual arts.

826 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, USA