Technical Director and Production Manager

Department

Theater

Overview

The Technical Director/Production Manager (TD/PM) is responsible for overseeing all technical and production aspects of Theater, Dance, and Performing and Visual Arts Design and Technology (PVDT), including productions on the Ursinus stages in the Kaleidoscope Center for the Performing Arts (KSCOPE). The TD/PM supervises the Performing Arts Engineer and works closely with the chair of the Theater and Dance Department, the Coordinator of the PVDT program, faculty directors/producers of department productions, college partners in Facilities and IT, guest professional designers (scenic, lighting, costume, projection, sound), and students to implement theatrical designs, ensure all aspects of productions run smoothly, and support relevant courses.

Responsibilities

The work performed includes about 2/3 time for Technical Director and 1/3 time for Production Manager including but not limited to:

• Supporting two theater productions and one dance concert each semester
• Supporting various classroom lab/projects including THEA Capstone, PVDT Capstone, design classes, directing class, etc.
• Coordinating with college partners in Athletics, Admissions, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, etc. for non-departmental events in KSCOPE spaces shared by the Theater and Dance Department and PVDT program
• Technical planning and construction of scenic designs
• Pricing and coordinating purchases and rentals for all areas of each production
• Supervising, supporting, and evaluating Performing Arts Engineer's execution of duties
• Attending each tech, dress rehearsal, and strike
• Organizing and managing the two stage houses, shop area, and scenic/prop/costume stock inventories in KSCOPE
• Upholding safety standards and maintaining inventory lists
• Recruiting, training, and supervising student workers for construction, run crews, stage management, and board operation
• Assisting Department in planning for season selection and creating production calendars
• Working with producing faculty and Department chair to generate and manage individual production budgets and schedules as well as budgets and schedules for the student workers of the Technical Director/Production Manager and Performing Arts Engineer
• Supervising and managing hours and availability of Performing Arts Engineer to assist on non-Theater, Dance, and PVDT events in the KSCOPE and across campus
• Working with producers to generate personnel agreements and acting as liaison between all personnel for each production
• Supporting PVDT classes and programming
• Coordinating facility and equipment maintenance schedule with appropriate college partners and scheduling outside maintenance companies for specified stage equipment
• Collaborating with Art staff to include studio shop tools with KSCOPE shop tools in the maintenance schedule to reduce cost by limiting maintenance companies site time and travel expenses
• Collaborating and assisting with institutionally-focused analyses, studies, and reports
• Assisting faculty in overseeing the productions of student clubs advised by faculty in the department
• As APEX programming develops, aiding, assisting, participating and/or providing workshops related to the field of Design and Technology
• Working with the Event Technology Supervisor to identify and train students to help with events outside of the KSCOPE (contingent on work-study funding for event technicians)
• Working with the Event Technology Supervisor and the Performing Arts Engineer to identify and schedule additional equipment needs for events across campus when applicable
• Collaborating with the Senior Director of Information Technology and Risk Management on spaces across campus to implement more event-friendly equipment
• Serving on campus committees that are related to the specific skills of the TD/PM
• Collaborating with the Office of Protocol on specific events and rentals in the KSCOPE
• With the Performing Arts Engineer, providing additional support in the KSCOPE on rentals as needed for set up and the duration events
• Supporting revenue generating rentals and in house programming in KSCOPE (academic year and summer)
• Supporting Theater, Dance, & PVDT summer programming as applicable
• Ensuring proper, safe, and appropriate use of the KSCOPE spaces used by campus partners and outside renters

Additional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Teaching responsibilities include Stagecraft (2cr.) and 2 sections of Production Practicum (1cr. each; 2cr. total) each semester
• Collaborating with the Senior Director of Information Technology and Risk Management on safety and code efficiencies (related to the expertise of the Technical Director) for the KSCOPE and other spaces across campus
• Serving on the campus safety committee
• Collaborating with Event Technology on commencement and convocation setup and strike and helping to identify opportunities for cost reduction if they exist
• Monitoring the climate of the KSCOPE (and reporting irregularities/challenges to Facilities) to ensure the longevity of stage spaces/equipment and the health and safety of those who use the building
• When possible, attending and participating in Theater, Dance, and PVDT recruitment events, such as Scholarship Day, Admitted Students' Day and other on campus recruitment events

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

Requirements and Qualifications

Qualifications:

• M.F.A. or equivalent experience in the specific field of technical direction required
• Minimum of 5 years of technical direction experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of production management experience required
• Experience instructing and/or supervising students
• Excellent time management skills
• Demonstrated success in working within a budget
• Carpentry, painting, rigging, and CAD expertise required

Application

Interested candidates should apply here