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Technical Director (Seasonal, October - May) - Stipend Role
The Shipley School
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.
