SINGLE CARROT THEATRE SEEKS TECHNICAL DIRECTOR FOR PRODUCTION OF PINK MILK - Single Carrot Theatre

SINGLE CARROT THEATRE SEEKS TECHNICAL DIRECTOR FOR PRODUCTION OF PINK MILK



This position will work closely with the Artistic Director and Production Manager on Pink Milk. This includes leading a team of technical assistants, managing and executing all technical elements of production, supporting production designers in creating plans for design elements (ground plans, light plots, set/prop piece schematics), and evaluating design feasibility (based on Singe Carrot’s available budget, equipment, and labor capacity).



Ideal applicants possess a background in theatre production building, with an emphasis on carpentry and electrics, will also have excellent organizational and time-management abilities, and possess good written and oral communication skills.



Pertinent Dates are as follows:



Start Date: Immediately



Build Timeline: Build takes place according to the TD and Tech Assistants’ schedules. Should begin in late January/early February.



Tech Rehearsals: April 19- 25



Opening: April 26



Strike: May 19-May 26



Additional Hours: TD is expected to be present at 4 Production Meetings and 2 Design Runs on weekday evenings.



Job Duties



- Leads build for production and manages all technical logistics for production



- Creates technical drawings for design elements and manages construction of set elements.



- Supervises technical assistants and sets work schedule.



- Manages production budgets along with designers



- Leads light hang, light focus and audio set up.



- Updates and maintains Single Carrot’s inventory lists



- Maintains cleanliness and organization in both the theatre and shop facilities



- Attends production meetings and department meetings



- Provides regular communication to creative team about progress of build.



- Regularly reviews rehearsal and performance reports



- During run, fixes any set, sound or lights issues that arise.





Qualifications



- Experience managing builds for theatrical productions and constructing sets.



- Has a knowledge of and prioritizes safe practices and industry safety standards



- Ability to read light plots and scenic blueprints.



- Working knowledge of Qlab, including programming and troubleshooting



- Knowledge of ETC Element



- Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis



- Comfortable climbing ladder and working at height of 17?





Salary and Benefits



This an independent contractor project based position. Stipend is $2500.



To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@singlecarrot.com, Subject line “Production Technical Director”



PINK MILK

By Ariel Zetina

Directed by Ben Kleymeyer

April 26 – May 19, 2019

Once upon a time, there was a boy called Alan who dreamed in Technicolor. In this modern take on the life of renowned codebreaker Alan Turing, electrifying music and a surreal text take us to the heart of a genius who longed for connection in a world he couldn’t understand. The psychedelic and strange weave together to create a deeply human story of love, loss, creation, and destruction. Find the man behind the machines in this rich fantasy of poisoned apples, loving robots, and the father of the modern computer. Regional Premiere.