Technical Director

Department:
Production
Reporting To:
Artistic Director
Subordinates:
Production Overhire
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Classification:
Part-Time

Antaeus Theatre Company is an actor-driven theater company that explores and produces timely and timeless works, grounded in our passion for the Classics. We illuminate diverse human experiences through performance, training and outreach. We believe in the transformative power of live theater.

Antaeus is located at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Downtown Glendale, CA. The center includes an 80-seat theater, a reconfigurable 36-seat black box space, and a theater library.

The Technical Director (TD) reports to and collaborates extensively with the Artistic Director, and works closely with the Operations Manager, to oversee all technical elements of productions, readings, and special events s is a hands‑on position that works with designers, directors, the technical crew, and the management team to make sure the technical elements of a show are completed safely, on time, on budget, and in accordance with the artistic vision of Antaeus Theatre Company.

Key to the position is the ability to be organized, have extensive knowledge about technical theater, and should enjoy working with a diverse group of people. This is an onsite position, with flexibility to accommodate off‑site activities, and will require occasional work in the evening and on the weekend.

• Estimate and track labor and material costs for productions and advise Antaeus leadership of the potential consequences of any proposed changes. This includes the ability to analyze and determine technical labor and supply budgets for productions; administer show budgets; track expenditures; purchase materials.
• Communicate with personnel and contractors to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information; communicate with and advise artists to assure the smooth running of performances and other events.
• Review all designs to troubleshoot any early adjustments that need to be made in relation to practical application and financial feasibility based on budgets; work with the Creative Team to find solutions to technical problems and challenges. Supervise all builds, changeovers, load‑ins, light hangs, and strikes; take an active role as a carpenter, electrician, or otherwise as needed.
• Maintain and promote a safe work environment by following and enforcing all safety regulations, providing safety equipment, training employees on safe practices, reporting incidents, managing record keeping, staying up‑to‑date on safety issues and advising on safety related policies.
• Attend all production meetings, tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and previews for notes; responsible for reading show reports; responsible for daily repair and upkeep of all production design elements throughout the production’s entire run.
• Evaluate, update and maintain soft goods, materials stock, tools, lighting, sound and video inventory; perform preventative maintenance and arrange for repairs as needed.
• Ensure that all contractual obligations around technical needs are met for outside rentals.

• Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree in theater arts, theater production or related field and theater production experience.
• Three years of experience in production management and/or technical theater.
• Thorough knowledge and hands‑on experience of theatrical lighting, projections, audio and wiring, as well as theatrical set carpentry and costume repair.
• Skilled in theater rigging with the ability to hang lights, scenery, drops and other equipment safely.
• Experience preparing and overseeing budgets. Analyze and determine technical labor and supply budget.
• Knowledge of theater terminology, union rules and other laws, rules and regulations regarding assigned activities.
• Stage management procedures and production crew operations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Operation of a computer and assigned…