What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Director Job at Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield position at Barrington Stage Company?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $1200-1300 per wek, commensurate with experince
Technical Director
Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking a highly skilled Technical Director to join our team in Pittsfield, MA. This position works with world-class designers in the drafting, engineering, installation, and strike of all scenic elements throughout our 2025 season. The Technical Director oversees the Assistant Technical Director, Crew Chiefs, Stage Crew, and Properties Teams. This position requires a driven and passionate professional with strong communication and organizational skills, a working knowledge of scenic creation techniques, computer drafting programs, and a working knowledge of shop tools and maintenance.
Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission : to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs. BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and / or from diverse backgrounds / underrepresented groups to apply.
Responsibilities :
- Read scripts and learn all aspects of the scenic elements
- Manage the run crew and properties teams to provide all scenic support for productions and events throughout the BSC 2025 season
- Collaborate with scenic designers to provide technical drawings, and source equipment to effectively create their designs in the theatre
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date paperwork for each production including technical draftings and scenic cue sheets.
- Consult with Production Management and creative teams to best meet the needs of the production and create accurate cost estimates of labor, materials, and rental costs during pre-production to remain within budget
- Provide stand-in scenic elements for work in rehearsal studios as necessary
- Coordinate and manage the load in and out of all scenic elements including supervising the staff of the stage crew, properties department, and any overhire staff needed.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness when planning load-ins or changeovers
- Provide Production Management with accurate load-in / out and changeover paperwork
- Train run crew in any scenic moves or changes as necessary
- Assist in the repair of scenic elements as needed
- Maintain a safe working environment in all production areas.
- Attend rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and production meetings as needed, and promptly respond to notes given throughout the rehearsal process
- Assist in the maintenance of equipment and inventory, inclusive of building infrastructure, and suggest improvements as needed.
- Organize and maintain rigging and scenic materials
- Accurately track expenses and provide expenditure reports to Production Management in a timely manner
- Maintains clear and consistent communication with Production Management and other Department Heads to ensure effective collaboration throughout the season
Skills :
This position reports to Production Management. It is a full-time, seasonal position.
4 / 28 / 2025 through 10 / 19 / 2025
Salary is $1200-$1300 per week, non-exempt, commensurate with experience, with housing available.
Salary : $1,200 - $1,300
