[Capdist-auditions] Williams College looking to hire a Technical Director

[Laura W. Andruski]

Posted January 28, 2005
Job # 300137-W

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
'62 CENTER FOR THEATRE AND DANCE

Seeking a Technical Director to manage operations in the MainStage 
Theatre, a 550 seat proscenium theatre that is part of the new 
106,000 sq ft Class of '62 Center for Theatre and Dance. The 
MainStage Theatre will serve as a performance venue for the Williams 
College Guest Performing Arts Series, Williams College Dance Program, 
Williamstown Theatre Festival and various academic departments, 
programs and campus groups.

Working under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor and 
assisted by the Center's Media Technician, the Technical Director 
will operate the facility in a safe manner in compliance with 
appropriate College and governmental regulations; provide technical 
services for productions by organizing, training and supervising 
adult and student crews of varying abilities and resources; support 
and ascertain production goals, abilities and resources of groups 
using the MainStage theatre and assist in organizing their 
productions. Will also instruct and oversee the group's safe and 
proper use of production equipment; and, when appropriate and as 
resources allow, may offer design services to groups.

Budget, track and report production expenses for casual and student 
personnel and production support materials; maintain production 
equipment of the MainStage; oversee summer use of the venue by the 
Williamstown Theatre Festival and act as liaison between the 
Festival, College and Town officials; prepare and participate in a 
pre- and post-season walk through of the Center to assess the 
condition of the facility prior to and following the Festival's 
residency. As necessary, instruct the Festival staff in the proper 
use of MainStage production equipment.
This is a 12-month, full time, 2-year term position with the 
possibility of renewal after the initial two years. MA, MFA or 
equivalent experience required. Ability to work well with and provide 
technical support for groups of differing skill levels is of primary 
importance. Working knowledge of stage rigging, lifts and stage 
lighting equipment required. Experience with production audio, media 
and basic lighting design desirable. Work will involve lifting and 
moving heavy objects and working at height. Work schedule will 
include irregular hours as well as evening and weekend work. 
Preferred start date is April 04, 2005, but can be modified as 
circumstances dictate. Job Group 3-A. Resume review begins 
immediately and continues until position is filled.

Please send cover letter and resume including Job #300137-W to:


Office of Human Resources
Williams College
100 Spring Street Suite 201
Williamstown, MA 01267
     or

e-mail cover letter and resume to: hr at williams.edu

"Williams College welcomes diversity"
AA/EOE



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Laura W. Andruski
Associate Programming Coordinator
Department of Theatre
Williams College
Williams College, MA  01267
413-597-2599
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