[Capdist-auditions] seeking TD paid position Voice Theatre

[Shauna Kanter, VOICETheatre]

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR for two shows
Voice Theatre
Kingston, NY

www.voicetheatre.org
 

Summer 2025

NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn

Director: Shauna Kanter

Associate Producer: Roger Dapiran

Administration: John Gazzale

Lighting Design: TBA

Set Design: TBA

Costume Design: Charlie Barnett 

PSM/ ASM’s: TBA

 

Set Build: May 27-June 9 (on site)

Rehearsals during the day in Kingston NY: (on the set) June 10-July 3

Tech: July 5-9

Performances: July 10-27

Strike: July 28

 

TWO NIGHTS ONE YEAR by Michael Weller (world premiere)

Director: Tony Speciale

Associate Producer: Roger Dapiran

Administration: John Gazzale

Lighting Design: TBA

Set Design: TBA

Costume Design: TBA

PSM/ ASM’s: TBA

 

Set Build: July 14-27 (Upstate Site: TBA)

Rehearsals: June 7-July 30

Load-in: July 29

Tech: August 1- August 6

Performances: August 7-17

Strike: August 18

 

In Kingston from May 24 - August 9, 2025 - 11 weeks

Fee: $5,000

Housing and roundtrip transportation NYC/Kingston provided


 

Voice Theatre

Through plays and workshops, Voice Theatre brings people together to experience the full diversity of being human. We transform lives by creating theatre and giving workshops. 

Started in Paris with funding from the French government, we moved to NYC in 1989. We’ve produced more than 45 full-scale productions, from original plays to American classics, festivals, play readings and many more activities. We’ve led regular, free, in-school workshops in New York City and Upstate, NY, as well as offered adult classes and summer youth workshops. We’ve toured internationally through Europe and the Middle East; and have done significant work with underrepresented youth and teen refugee populations. We are one of only two Equity theatre companies in Ulster County. We primarily produce in Kingston, NY. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Technical Director is responsible for a full scope of tasks and

duties associated with implementing the technical production of two plays this summer in Bethany Hall, in Kingston, NY. The space does not have fixed seating, or grid, which requires a flexible, hands-on approach, and strong technical skills.

The Technical Director reports to the Associate Producer and takes direction from the Director of each production. The Technical Director is an integral part of a small and dynamic team.

 

The Technical Director’s primary responsibilities are:

Technical Production Planning. Plan technical details of productions, including working with designers, producers, and crew on construction. Reviewing technical and design drawings for implementation; and participating in the build and production meetings as needed. With the Associate Producer, prepare all production budgets, including labor estimates, material costs, research items, rental bids. Keep the Director of each production and Associate Producer informed at all times of issues related to technical production planning. Oversee production set-up, technical rehearsal, strike, and restore seating, staging, lighting, rigging, audio installations. Develop and maintain production schedules, load-in and load-out logistics for both productions. Supervise production and technical staff during load-in and load-out. Be available during the days and some nights and some weekends as scheduled and assigned to perform these responsibilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function to a high professional standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ideal candidates will be self-starters with imagination and a “can-do” attitude.

 
   
   - 2-4+ years of management experience in theatrical production.
   - Demonstrated broad and deep knowledge of theater production and technology primarily in set, lighting and audio. Paradigm and Crestron systems knowledge a plus.
   - Strong proficiency with Vectorworks for generating all types of drawings from 2D simple plans and sections to 3D renderings and detailed construction drawings.
   
   - Strong supervisory skills for overseeing labor
   - Knowledge of safety standards.
   - Significant experience with budgeting, labor estimation, material specification, etc.
   - Demonstrated ability to take initiative, proactively manage multiple priorities with tight and changing deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
   - Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint,
   
   - Flexible schedule and ability to work nights, weekends and holidays, as well as to respond to emergency situations on an “on call” basis.
   - Bachelor’s degree in theatre production or similar experience preferred.  Driver’s License and owner of a car is a plus.

 

HOW TO APPLY: EMAIL ROGER DAPIRAN, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: RDAPIRAN.VT at GMAIL.COM AND PUT IN THE SUBJECT “TD APPLICATION”.  PLEASE SEND RESUMÉ AND REFERENCES. INTERVIEWS FEBRUARY 18TH.


Shauna Kanter 
Artistic Director, Voice Theatre (office) 845 679 0154 (cell) 917 494 6273
http://www.voicetheatre.orgFacebook.com/Voicetheatre.org
Giving voice to extraordinary theatre
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