Technical Director of the Schuster Theatre
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4 days ago
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Job Summary
Position Summary
Position Summary: Gannon University invites applications for a Technical Director and designer in support of Gannon Universitys Schuster Theatres production season. The successful candidate will: 1. Organize stage management for the Shuster Theatres performance season including mentoring and supervising student stage managers and assistants. 2. Supervise and collaborate with faculty student and guest designers for the Schuster Theatres performance season. 3. Secure sound and lighting technicians for all performances. 4. Manage house operations for productions and other production-related functions. 5. Organize and maintain a working inventory of the Schuster Theatres technical properties (lighting and sound equipment scenic shop). 6. Collaborate with Artistic Director and Arts Manager to assign production team roles and manage the technical/design needs of the seasons productions. 7. In conjunction with the Artistic Director train and supervise student workers on scenic/technical equipment and safety precautions oversee student worker projects that involve scenic/technical equipment. 8. Oversee scenic building processes in accordance with safety protocols outlined by Physical Plant. Sign off on safety inspections along with Artistic Director and Arts Manager.
Physical Demands
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy office and University environment. Must be able to lift around 50 lbs and be able to climb a ladder use power tools all while adhering to appropriate safety standards. WORKING CONDITIONS : Work is performed in a busy office and University setting. Flexible time commitments are required for group activities and individual students.
Required Qualifications
Requirements include: Masters degree in an area of technical theatre (stage management lighting design sound design) is required. Professional experience in the theatre at least one year of higher education experience with demonstrated strength in effective student supervision leadership skills collegiality and a commitment to collaborative process are preferred. University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission.
Work Schedule
determined by theatrical productions
Position Summary: Gannon University invites applications for a Technical Director and designer in support of Gannon Universitys Schuster Theatres production season. The successful candidate will: 1. Organize stage management for the Shuster Theatres performance season including mentoring and supervising student stage managers and assistants. 2. Supervise and collaborate with faculty student and guest designers for the Schuster Theatres performance season. 3. Secure sound and lighting technicians for all performances. 4. Manage house operations for productions and other production-related functions. 5. Organize and maintain a working inventory of the Schuster Theatres technical properties (lighting and sound equipment scenic shop). 6. Collaborate with Artistic Director and Arts Manager to assign production team roles and manage the technical/design needs of the seasons productions. 7. In conjunction with the Artistic Director train and supervise student workers on scenic/technical equipment and safety precautions oversee student worker projects that involve scenic/technical equipment. 8. Oversee scenic building processes in accordance with safety protocols outlined by Physical Plant. Sign off on safety inspections along with Artistic Director and Arts Manager.
Physical Demands
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy office and University environment. Must be able to lift around 50 lbs and be able to climb a ladder use power tools all while adhering to appropriate safety standards. WORKING CONDITIONS : Work is performed in a busy office and University setting. Flexible time commitments are required for group activities and individual students.
Required Qualifications
Requirements include: Masters degree in an area of technical theatre (stage management lighting design sound design) is required. Professional experience in the theatre at least one year of higher education experience with demonstrated strength in effective student supervision leadership skills collegiality and a commitment to collaborative process are preferred. University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission.
Work Schedule
determined by theatrical productions
Required Experience:
Director
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