Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Technical Director (Seasonal, October - May) - Stipend Role

The Shipley School Theater Department seeks a Technical Director to support five productions across divisions during the 2025 - 2026 school year. This seasonal role will be paid a $4,000-$6,000 per show stipend, based on experience. This person will report to the Theater Producer.

Upper School Fall Plays - October 1 to November 22, 2025

Lower School Musical - October 1 to December 15, 202

Upper School Musical - January 3 to March 16, 2026

Middle School Musical - February 1 to April 20, 2026

Upper School Shakespeare - April 1 to May 20, 2026

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee technical aspects of productions in school theatre spaces

Lead construction, installation, and strike of scenery, lighting, sound, and props

Coordinate with directors, producers, designers, and vendors on schedules, timelines, and budgets

Ensure safe, efficient, and professional production practices

Program and operate lighting and sound consoles for rehearsals and performances, including inputting cues from scripts into the system

Supervise and mentor student technicians and stage crew, including training student board operators

Qualifications:

Degree in Technical Theatre or equivalent professional experience

Strong background in scenic construction, lighting, and/or sound

Proficiency with lighting and sound boards (e.g., ETC Ion, Soundcraft, Crestron/QSC TouchMix)

Experience mentoring students in a theatrical or educational environment preferred

Flexible schedule for some evenings/weekends

This job description is designed to accurately reflect the job duties. However, it may not be all-inclusive and other job-related duties may be required.

Interested candidates should complete the online application and upload a current resume. Applications received that are missing supporting documents will receive less consideration. No phone calls, please.