[SML] Technical Director Position Open

[Michael Yocum]

Technical Director - Playhouse
 
 
The Grand, a multi-disciplinary, multi-venue performing arts presenter in
Wilmington, Delaware is seeking an experienced, driven individual as
Technical Director (TD). The Technical Director will supervise all
production and technical operations for the 1240-seat Playhouse on Rodney
Square, which houses the organization¹s Broadway series. The Playhouse TD
reports to the Grand¹s Technical Director.
 
The qualified applicant should be detail-oriented, flexible, pro-active, and
able to work well and communicate effectively with a larger integrated team.
3-5 years of production management experience and familiarity with touring
Broadway in a union house essential. Solid computer skills with particular
experience in Microsoft Outlook and Excel are required. Must be willing and
able to work evenings and weekends.
 
Primary duties as follows:
·      Maintain the stage and all related technical equipment.
·      Oversee safety during all building occupancies.
·      Work with Local 284 to properly staff all Broadway and other booked
performances.
·      Advance technical details with road management staff for all
scheduled events.
·      Oversee stage work calls, load-ins, performances, strikes and
load-outs.
·      Order any rental equipment and/or expendables necessary for
performances.
·      Co-ordinate with Hotel and City personnel to facilitate large load
in/out, truck parking, school busses for children¹s shows, etc.
·      Work with Managing Director of Programming in estimating technical
costs, assessing viability for prospective artist offers.
·      Work with GOH Director of Finance on preparing expenses for show
settlements, and to plan and maintain PH budget.
·      Work with the Director of Operations on production-related facility
maintenance.
·      Provide assistance to Technical Director on non-Playhouse shows as
needed.
 
Position available immediately. Health care benefits. Generous vacation and
comp time policy. 
 
To apply, send cover letter, resume, salary expectations, and three
references to: Teresa Crawford, Payroll and Benefits Manager,
tcrawford at grandopera.org <mailto:tcrawford at grandopera.org> . Please, no
phone calls.
 
The Grand Opera House is a multi-disciplinary, multi-venue performing arts
presenter in Wilmington, Delaware, the heart of the Northeast touring
corridor. The organization manages three venues (two of which are historic)
that are shared by three resident companies, as well as being aggressively
rented to community groups and independent promoters. The Grand serves an
annual audience of over 200,000 with 150-200 performances and 350 events
each year.


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