Assistant Technical Director

Tuacahn Center For The Arts-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Ivins, UT
11-50 employees
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
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As a vital member of the production team of Tuacahn Center for the Arts, the Assistant Technical Director (ATD) is responsible for assisting the Technical Director (TD) in turning the set designs into a completed set, while ensuring a safe acting/working space for actors and staff onstage, in the shop, and in any storage locations. The ATD is specifically responsible for creating working construction drawings based on the approved set design.

  • Uphold and implement Tuacahn's policy and procedures and implement new policy and procedure for safe and consistent theatrical performance.
  • In conjunction with the technical director, establish yearly budgets and schedules for scenic and run crew departments.
  • Create construction/technical drawings based on the design drawing packages.
  • Assist the TD with supervising and coordinating scene shop operations, tools, equipment, and maintenance, and managing the shop and primary build and load-in crew.
  • Actively participate in all aspects of construction (both wood and metal) and installation of scenery, rigging, painting, and props (as needed).
  • Build rehearsal furniture and scenic prop elements as needed.
  • Work with TD and Production Management to develop a build and load-in schedule.
  • Assist with determining materials and equipment needed for set construction.
  • Maintain the set and technical elements during the run of the show.
  • Maintain and update house technical drawings and designer information packet as requested.
  • Assist, when requested, with planning, purchasing, and installing facility improvements.
  • Maintain and keep logs for safety training and OSHA review.
  • Maintain and keep logs for equipment/tool inventory, maintenance and repair.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree in theater arts and 4 years' experience as a shop foreman for a professional theater.
  • Preferred certified welder, extensive knowledge in construction of scenic elements including welding, and carpentry skills.
  • Knowledgeable with computer aided drafting ability to produce drawings for construction of scenic elements from renderings.
  • Ability to estimate and quantify needed materials for scenic designs from renderings.
  • Ability to oversee and schedule large staff for scenic set construction.
  • Ability to estimate and keep construction labor schedules.
  • Knowledgeable in scenic automation and use.
  • Knowledgeable in best practice and OSHA regulations.
  • Knowledgeable in AEA production requirements.
  • Passionate about technical theater and desire to become more proficient.
  • Strong theatrical background and understanding of scenic construction and automation.
  • Exhibits knowledge of proper production safety procedures.
  • Calm / Professional demeanor, sense of humor encouraged.
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook.
  • Experience with CAD programs such as AutoCAD.
  • Exercise good judgment and discretion.
  • Flexibility in projects and schedules.
  • Ability to execute projects efficiently and according to schedule.
  • Ability to work independently and to maintain a positive work atmosphere.
  • Be able to walk and stand for long periods of time. Lift heavy objects.
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