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Company/Organization

Sherman Community Players

Date Posted

4 weeks ago
Name of Poster
Pam Sanza

Job Type

Part Time
Technical Staff

Job Description

Job Description for Part-Time Technical Director

The Technical Director for Sherman Community Players (Mainstage and Theatricks) works under the direction of the
Managing Artistic Director. This position routinely works weekends and evenings to oversee all technical aspects of
productions.
Productions:
• Under the direction of the Artistic Director, designs, builds, and deconstructs sets for all productions.
• Operates, maintains, and safeguards the technical assets of the Finley Theater and the Honey McGee Playhouse,
including supervising the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of
stage facilities.
• Attends technical rehearsals to supervise the technical aspects of the show.
Facilities:
• Maintains clean, organized, and safe workspaces.
• Prepares theatre spaces as needed.
• 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. Properly
maintains and stores tools and equipment.
• Promptly reports safety concerns of technical assets to the Managing Artistic Director.
• Makes recommendations to the Managing Artistic Director or theatre leadership regarding capital purchases of
technical equipment.
Volunteer Management
• Assists in recruiting and training technical volunteers for individual shows.
• Supervises technical volunteers during set construction/deconstruction, painting, or other set preparation
activities.
• Advises directors and designers on the technical specifications, costs, and usage of technical equipment required
for an individual show, and supervises the implementations of approved technical designs.
Minimum Requirements:
• Five years technical theater experience
• Proven experience in set design, lighting and sound design, and construction
• Knowledge and experience running light and sound boards and sound systems
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift light and heavy objects, climb steps and ladders, move
furniture, and perform other work required to build and paint sets, hang lights, etc.
• Problem solving/trouble shooting skills
• The ability to learn and implement new technology quickly
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work or volunteer experience
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.
Other duties and expectations may be assigned.

 

Job Description File

How to Apply

Please email Darrah Dunn, Artistic Director at [email protected]

Additional Information

Salary
$18-20 per hour
Education
Associate's
Experience
5-10 yrs
Start Date
02-01-2025

Sherman,, TX
United States