Technical Director Responsibilities

The technical Director oversees and executes the technical aspects of Odyssey Theatre’s annual Theatre Under the Stars productions in Strathcona Park, Ottawa. In particular they are responsible for the timely set up of the Theatre’s venue and equipment, the smooth operation of the technical aspects of rehearsals and performances and the timely strike of the site in Strathcona Park.
Sound and Lighting    Select the lighting and sound equipment  needed to meet designer requirements, request quotes from suppliers and order equipment within budget.
Organize on-site delivery and with Technician set-up the lighting (hang and focus) and sound equipment, liaising with lighting and sound designers.
Conduct a technical trouble shooting session with the Stage Manager (SM) and the Technician prior to the opening of the production to ensure that they feel comfortable addressing various potential technical problems during the run.
Troubleshoot and resolve sound and lighting issues during the production if needed in consultation with the Stage Manager and the Technician.
Safely store all sound and lighting equipment at the end of the run, and return it to suppliers and obtain documentation to confirm its return.
Set and Costumes   Review set designs and plans from designer to ensure the set can be built safely, withstand weather and within budget.
Oversee the construction and installation of the set by the builder in two phases: basic ramps and steps to be installed before rehearsals and final installation of the set during tech weekend.
Inspect the final set build and installation to ensure set meets safety and design requirements. Oversee any changes by builder.
With crew, ensure the set is safely dismantled and disposed of at the end of the run.
Assist the set designer/builder if required to solve any issues for the delivery and installation of the set in the Park.
Liaise with costume designer/wardrobe manager for the delivery and storage of costumes.
Venue Set-up and Strike   Work with the GM and City of Ottawa Arts Court coordinator to organize and secure the scheduled delivery, installation and pick-up of park necessities including:
City crane to raise bleachers onto scaffolding (“boom truck”).
Barricades.
Picnic tables and bike rack.
Garbage bins.
Electrical hook-up.
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The GM will handle any issues with grass cutting and bush trimming, garbage collection, Septic tank pumping, Day time security).
Update the site plan in consultation with the director, set designer and FOHM, submitting it to the GM (if changes from usual site plan are proposed for GM and AD approval), and oversee its implementation.
Assist the GM to request quotes and order other rented equipment required for the theatre venue, including:
Trailer (divided for dressing room).
Storage container.
Portable Toilets.
Others as needed.
Identify the scaffolding required, requesting quotes to review with the GM, ordering equipment and coordinating delivery.
Assist the GM to source and hire the set-up and strike crew, providing suggested names, numbers and schedule. One of the crew to be able to drive the truck.
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The GM will source and rent a suitable truck for the set-up and strike).
Develop hourly set-up day and strike-day schedules, and tech week schedule, with assigned tasks and distribute to appropriate designers, stage management team, GM, front of house manager (FOHM), technician, youth apprentices, volunteers and crew, one week in advance, and set up follow-up meetings for everyone to review the plan and have a chance to ask questions.
Inspect the installation of any initial set pieces before rehearsals start to ensure safety.
Provide a safety briefing (written or in-person) to company members, youth apprentices during the first week of rehearsals.
Site and Tech Set up   Coordinate electrical hook-up by the City electrician and the safety inspection by the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA).
Coordinate and be on-site for delivery and installation of City equipment (mentioned above).
Coordinate delivery and with the Crew and apprentices install/set-up the following equipment on site:
Scaffolding for bleachers and lighting towers.
Bleacher seating with steps,…