Theater Technical Director

Providence Academy | Performing Arts Center

Providence Academy, a Pre‑K–12 Catholic private school dedicated to "Faith, Knowledge, and Virtue," is seeking a passionate, student‑focused Technical Director to lead the technical side of our growing theater program. This role serves as both technical supervisor and educator, working closely with students in our Performing Arts Center while helping shape the next generation of technical theater artists in a faith‑based setting.

• Recruit, mentor, and supervise middle and upper school students in technical theater
• Run weekly after‑school crew sessions and training
• Teach and model safe technical practices across all disciplines

• Lead lighting and sound design, programming, and operation
• Train and supervise student board operators and crews
• Maintain equipment and inventories

• Participate in the design process for all productions
• Coordinate construction, installation, and strike of technical elements
• Develop technical plans and schedules for each production

• Establish and enforce safe practices in all technical spaces
• Supervise student crews, volunteers, and support personnel
• Track progress toward production deadlines

• Attend production meetings and planning sessions
• Communicate with students, families, volunteers, and staff
• Foster a positive, professional, educational program culture

The Technical Director partners closely with the Artistic Director and production team in a traditional theatrical structure, with an emphasis on collaboration and student growth.