Technical Director

# Technical Director The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Full Time Jobs - Creative
• Cincinnati, OH
• Posted today $60000 - $68000

Apply / Learn More## Listing Information Technical Director (Full-Time)
Starting Date:
January 4th, 2027

Organizational Overview:
TCT’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:
• TCT Main Stage at the Taft Theatre     
• TCT On Tour    
• TCT Academy

Position Overview:

The Technical Director is a skilled theater professional that is highly knowledgeable in all aspects of technical theatre including scenic construction, paint, lighting, sound, and AV systems. They will effectively navigate the complexities of a multifaceted work environment with an ambitious production calendar. The Technical Director will be responsible for managing the Scenery Departments and management of the scene shop.

The Technical Director must work closely with all scenic designers to maintain the integrity of the scenic design for all productions, approving its safety and feasibility in terms of time and budget. They ensure that the finished production visually represents the integrity of the design while staying within the allocated budgets.

The Technical director must have the ability to read and interpret designer draftings and elevations to decide what building techniques are necessary to complete the task. They also must be able to properly communicate this information to their team. They maintain technical spaces and equipment and develop/enforce practices that ensure safe, efficient, and effective operation of The Showtime Stage, The Scene Shop and the Emery Theater.

The role directly supports the success of the scenic operations for 4 Main Stage productions and 4-7 touring productions per year. They assist in identifying and prioritizing needs and initiatives, finding creative solutions to achieve goals while conserving resources.

The Technical Director reports directly to the Director of Production and supervises the ATD/Shop Foreman and the Scenic Charge Artist.

Responsibilities:
The Technical Director’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create digital technical drawings and plans, using AutoCAD or Vectorworks     
• Work with director to understand his/her vision and needs, as well as to work out any potential problems related to schedule or other limitations     
• Approve scenic designs regarding safety, compatibility, feasibility, budget, and scheduling.

• Assist/advise the members of the production team on technical aspects of each theatrical project.

• Oversee scenic (carpentry and paint) build for all TCT Productions.

• Determine technical needs for produced Main Stage, Showtime Stage and TCT on Tour productions;
o Order/obtain materials and manage scenic design budgets.
o Work within the assigned budget by tracking set and paint materials, supplies and over-hire budgets     o Determine build, paint, and maintenance schedules.

• Efficiently manage and supervise staff     o Coordinate with Shop Foreman and Scenic Charge on needs and scheduling of over-hire team.

• Coordinate the stage and equipment logistics with the ATD, including the loading and unloading of trucks with crew.

• Build and maintain relationships with IATSE teams, trucking companies and community partners (Opera, Ballet, etc. with whom we share/rent equipment).

• Attend scheduled production/design meetings     
• Attend necessary staging, tech and dress rehearsals at the Emery Theater     
• Work with the Shop Foreman to maintain technical spaces and stage equipment in the shops and theater spaces (Showtime)     
• Work with ATD/Shop Foreman and Scenic…