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Technical Director - TD

The Technical Director has daily responsibility for the technical operations of a theatre, including lighting, sound, set design and construction. They work independently to operate, maintain and safeguard technical assets, determine technical support needs for events, and design lighting and sound systems. Technical Directors also advise on technical specifications, supervise implementations, assist with set construction, train staff, and make equipment recommendations.

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Technical Director - TD

The Technical Director has daily responsibility for the technical operations of a theatre, including lighting, sound, set design and construction. They work independently to operate, maintain and safeguard technical assets, determine technical support needs for events, and design lighting and sound systems. Technical Directors also advise on technical specifications, supervise implementations, assist with set construction, train staff, and make equipment recommendations.

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The Technical Director (TD) has the daily responsibility

for the technical operations of a theatre or performing


arts center, including lighting, sound, set design and
construction, and coordinating necessary maintenance.

He or she works with a great deal of independence and


exercises independent judgment in performing a wide
variety of duties. Because of the operating hours of most
facilities, close supervision is not normally required nor
expected.

In general, a TD may do any or all of the following:

Operates, maintains and safeguards the technical


assets of the theatre, including supervising the use of
lighting, sound, communications equipment, and the
use and maintenance of stage facilities.
Determines the necessary technical supports, such as
lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, necessary
for events and performances presented at the facility
in advance of production dates.
Designs, sets up, maintains, and operates lighting and
sound systems for theatre, dance, music, and other
productions and projects; assists guest designers and
arts with technical matters.
Advises production managers, lighting and sound
designers, on the technical specifications, costs and
usage of technical equipment required for the
individual show, and supervises the implementations
of approved technical designs.
Supervises and assists with set and stage construction
and management.
Assists in recruiting, training and assignment of
volunteer or paid technical staff for individual shows.
Orients facility renters and visiting productions to
safety, technical characteristics and other areas of
facility operations; facilitates the use of the technical
facilities by the resident company and others engaged
by or renting the facility.
Monitors the condition of equipment including
lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; arranges for
the repair and replacement within budgetary
constraints; performs preventive maintenance on
equipment.
Assists with the preparation and control of production
budgets; maintains inventory and orders specialized
supplies.
Attends technical Week rehearsals, in order to
supervise and assist in the technical aspects of the
mounting the show.
Makes recommendations to the Board of Directors or
theatre leadership regarding capital purchases of
technical equipment.

Because a TD may be called upon to deal with a wide


range of technical issues, he or she benefits from a
working knowledge of techniques, methods and
procedures of theatre, dance, and music productions and
presentations including stage, set, sound and lighting
design and implementation; stage management;
computerized lighting systems; stage carpentry;
appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Theatres also look for an ability to analyze and evaluate


the need for technical support for various events and
performances; plan, develop, schedule and provide the
technical supports required for each event or
performance; communicate effectively both orally and in
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Sound Designer
Stage Manager
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