Production Manager / Technical Director (Full-Time)

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead onsite construction of all theatrical sets for a six-show season, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.
• Assist in the selection of Scenic, Lighting, Props, Costume, and Sound designers.
• Coordinate designer outreach and provide oversight to ensure designs align with artistic goals, schedules, and budgets.
• Maintain all production workspaces, including loft areas, tools, equipment, and production supplies.
• Facilitate strikes following each production, ensuring safe, organized teardown and storage.
• Coordinate weekly dry cleaning and costume maintenance during performance weeks.
• Support technical rehearsals, performances, and production transitions as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in technical direction, production management, or related backstage leadership roles.
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute scenic designs, construction drawings, and technical plans.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and best practices in theatrical environments.

Technical Skills

• Carpentry, scenic construction, rigging fundamentals, and basic electrics.
• Proficiency with shop tools, power tools, and theatrical materials.
• Working knowledge of lighting, sound, and general stagecraft systems.
• Working knowledge of QLab, including basic programming, playback operation, and collaboration with sound and projection designers during technical rehearsals and performances.

Management & Organizational Skills

• Strong project management, scheduling, and organizational abilities.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with designers, directors, and production staff.
• Ability to manage budgets for materials, labor, and production supplies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to production challenges.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative.
• Able to work under deadline pressure and adapt to changing production needs.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and professional working environment.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience as a Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director, Production Manager, or Master Carpenter in a multi-show season environment (regional, educational, and/or professional theatre).
• Experience supervising production teams.
• Experience with budgeting and procurement of theatrical materials.
• Familiarity with CAD software (such as Vectorworks or AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of costume care, laundering, or wardrobe maintenance (helpful but not required).
• Experience coordinating production strikes and load-outs.

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