Technical Director for Spring Musical

Loyola Academy offers its student body of nearly 2000 a rigorous and relevant college preparatory curriculum, a highly developed visual arts and music program, a diversity of athletic and extracurricular activities, and strong retreat and service-learning programs. As a Jesuit school, Loyola Academy strives to form young women and men for others – for meaningful lives of leadership and service in imitation of Jesus Christ. All candidates for this position must possess a strong desire to actively contribute to the furthering of Loyola Academy's mission.

Position
Technical Director for Spring Musical

The technical director is responsible for overseeing all elements of set, props, lights, and sound.

Responsibilities

Attend scheduled meetings

Be available for scheduled build days and technical rehearsals

Plan and oversee strike

Order lumber and necessary building materials through theater operations manager

Be onsite to receive and unload trucks

Lead weekly production meetings

Maintain open communication with all directors and designers and meet as necessary

Create weekly work schedule for set, props, lights, and sound; the full production calendar should be created in conjunction with the directors and theater operations manager by the first production meeting

Supervise and instruct student crew

Communicate with all students via their school email or other system set up by directors.

Implement backstage rules of conduct and safety for the run, props, lights, and sound crews

Locate required furniture/specialty items to dress the set

Locate, build or buy necessary props needed for the show

Check in with stage managers regarding changes to set, props, lights or sound from rehearsal reports

Supervise spiking and painting of the set and stage

Collaborate with directors to insure the set, props, lighting hang, and sound are completed and loaded -in by agreed date

Clean stage before tech rehearsal and store unused set items

Keep backstage in good safe condition

Stay within proposed budget

Clean and organize the stage and shop following the show; work with the theater operations manager to insure it is in the expected condition

Replace and organize any stock pieces that were used during the production

Return borrowed or rented materials in a timely manner

Participate in a postproduction meeting, giving solicited feedback

Oversee the master carpenter

Requirements

Understand the styles and traditions of theater

Understanding of how set, props, lights, and sound work together to create effect in a production

Have knowledge about sourcing materials available in an economical way is preferred but not required

Understand and have experience with safe rigging practices

Be a strong and willing collaborator

Pay rate
Category E - $4100

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement
Loyola Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, abides by all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. Loyola does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Disclosure
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee occupying this position or the only necessary skills. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

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