Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Fredericksburg, VA
US

CONTACT NAME

Aaron Moore

DESCRIPTION

Description: The Technical Director reports to the Production Manager and Producing Artistic Director and Is Responsible for: Providing build drawings for shop staff, purchasing materials and tracking scenic dept budgets, supervising and supporting construction and scene shop staff to ensure accuracy and quality standards, install scenery on stage in conjunction with shop staff, oversee and support work of run crew during rehearsals and performances, maintain theatre space as it relates to stage, rigging and production, oversee and lead rigging of scenery in accordance to ESTA Standards, and support other technical departments when required.
Requirements and Duties:

● Build each mainstage production set per the specifications of the Scenic Designer

● Recommend and work with designers to adjust the design, if necessary, due to venue and budget constraints, as well as safety standards.

● Supply technical information, build drawings, and budget estimates for each design

● Determine construction methods, schedules, materials, and mechanics for the building of each set

● Supervise and assist in the construction of the set

● Produce construction drawings

● Supervise full and complete installation and striking of each set, including all rigging and mechanical devices

● Ensure proper functioning and safety of all moving scenic elements

● Attend production meetings, designer runs, and technical rehearsals, to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of mounting the production

● Maintain and enforce schedules for all builds, load-ins, and strikes

● Operate, maintain, and safeguard the technical assets of the theatre, and the use and maintenance of stage facilities

● Monitor the condition of rigging equipment to ESTA standards; arrange for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; perform preventative maintenance on equipment

● Maintain currently running production via notes in performance reports, and support shows in rehearsal with rehearsal set pieces, via rehearsal report.

● Train run crew on use of single purchase counterweight fly system

● Maintain a clean and efficiently organized shop

● Assist other departments with engineering or fabrication needs when possible

● Ensure fire and life safety of scenic installations following suggestions from AHJ

When budget allows, suggest shop, tool, and equipment upgrades

DURATION

Jan 1, 2026 -

SALARY

$58,900.00 – $59,000.00 per year

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