A.C.T. of Connecticut
Ridgefield, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

TERM: We would appreciate an initial commitment through the 2024/2025 Season (through July 31, 2025). Throughout the initial employment period, we will meet to evaluate performance and needs.

PRODUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Supervise and manage the build, hang, and install procedures and processes for all technical departments.

Supervise, oversee, and manage theater, the building, and all technical personnel, ensuring safe and efficient processes are followed at all times.

Ensure that building opening and closing procedures are always followed. TD will arrive prior to all scheduled work call start times, rehearsal and performance calls, rental start times, etc. to ensure that the building and theater are ready to be used upon arrival of crew, cast, creative teams, renters, etc. TD shall depart after (or arrange for a safe and competent designated other person to do so) work calls and performances, ensuring safe and proper closing procedures have been completed.

Attend all production/technical meetings, as required.

Work closely with and under the advisement of the Artistic Director, Producing Director, and Production Manager (or other designated production personnel) regarding budget, and the hiring of crew, and other technical staff for load ins.

Assist in managing production/technical purchasing and expenditures, as well as proper and organized tracking of receipts that pertain to technical and production expenses for the production.

Bid and negotiate with (in conjunction with Artistic Director, Producing Director, and designers) and supervise, outside scene shops for the production.

Manage and maintain all production/technical related paperwork and communications (ie: Dropbox, etc.).

Lead scenic install; provide maintenance during rehearsals, tech; build and/or source set pieces/props as necessary.

Agree to be trained on and learn how to program the theater’s turntable and automated roll drops. Maintain turntable, roll drops, and other automated pieces on a regular basis so as to avoid unnecessary damage and repair.

Oversee and coordinate load-in/tech process/load-out/disposal/rentals/returns.

Oversee and maintain theater inventory (i.e.: lighting, sound, automation, props, wardrobe, track, curtains, etc.) and ensure good working order.

Oversee and maintain a safe, organized, and clean theater always.

Assist in developing crew needs for each production in connection with the creative teams, Artistic Director, Producing Director, and Production Manager. Assist in sourcing, training, and supervising crews.

Coordinate front of house needs with House Manager as required for productions and events (Ie: accessible seating, etc.).

Provide technical support for education, new works programs and special events throughout the year (ie: annual gala, rentals, Broadway Unplugged, etc.).

Assist with the oversight and management of the building by ensuring safe and proper operation of all building related equipment and processes.

Additional and related technical responsibilities not stated herein and as needed to keep the theater/production always running smoothly and safely, and/or as required by Management.

MORE INFORMATION:

Reports directly to the Production Manager.

This is a full-time position where nights, weekends, early mornings are required from time to time (particularly while in load in, load out, tech rehearsals and production).

This position will be responsible for overseeing and scheduling other employees.

Qualities required: self-starter, collaborative, good leader, understanding of all technical aspects of theater, and organized.

HOUSING: Housing and relocation assistance may be provided. Applicants need not be local to NY or CT, to apply.

SALARY

$58,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

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