Assistant Theatre Director - Stipend Position

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Drama
Date Posted:
4/24/2023
Location:
William Penn Senior High School
Date Available:Experience and Qualifications:

• Exhibits professionalism in actions, speech and appearance
• Knowledge of best practices
• Ability to set priorities and adapt to change
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Demonstrates knowledge of technological applications
• Manages multiple projects and responsibilities
• Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid).
• Act 126 & Act 71 Certifications.
• Drug Screening (self-paid).
• Letter of Interest, Resume and Application on District website.

Description
The Technical Director is responsible for purchasing construction materials, supervising the building of scenery, transporting set pieces from the shop to the theatre stage, mounting the scenery onstage, overseeing the work of the scenic crews during rehearsals and performances, and maintaining the shop's equipment and supplies. To order the materials and build the scenery the technical director reads scale plans supplied by the scenic designer.
Expectations

1. Meet with the director so that you fully understand the rules, regulations, and protocol to follow during the build of your show. This is an important step to ensure everyone's safety.
2. Meet with the director to receive and discuss drawings, budget information, and any other special considerations that your show may need.
3. You must attend all production meetings. During these meetings you will discuss the progress of the build as a whole and the show budget. Meet with the departmental team before every meeting to discuss progress and challenges.
4. Attend the design presentation, as this will give you an idea of what the designer is trying to create and help you when you start to think about the construction.
5. Work through the drawings and create a scenic component break down. At this point you should complete a structural analysis of all set pieces.
6. After you have isolated the components of the show begin to think about their construction and the materials that you will need. Compile a list of all materials.
7. Meet with the departmental technical director to discuss these choices and the desired format of the cost-out. At this point you will receive a list of preferred vendors.
8. Contact vendors and get current prices on all materials needed. Complete cost out.
9. Meet with the departmental technical director to discuss cost out, and then schedule a time to meet with the scenic designer to discuss cost out.
10. If the set is over budget, the scenic designer and departmental technical director will discuss with you ways to cut the cost of the show or other materials that will be cheaper. Once the set is under budget and meets the approval of both the scenic designer and departmental technical director you will be given permission to proceed.
11. Submit all material orders to the department including delivery dates and any other specifics that you may have.
12. Verify the quantity and quality of all material shipments received.
13. Meet with the departmental technical director, paint charge, and props master and discuss a build schedule.