Technical Director

Redtwist Theatre seeks a Technical Director for their 2026 – 2027 season. The ideal candidate is reliable, collaborative, self‑paced, and detail oriented; finish carpentry experience is a plus. Facilities Redtwist Theatre is an intimate storefront, where audiences are fully immersed in the intricate details of a production. Those on the scenic team for any given production can expect audiences to experience their work very up close. We provide a convenient onsite scene shop one floor below the performance space, complete with standard equipment and various stock flats, platforms, and lumber. Rehearsals are generally Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 6-10pm and Saturdays & Sundays 11am-5pm, and will be held largely offsite during the build process until First On Stage. Key Dates Show 1 (Fall 2026): Prayer Circle by Erik Gernand First Rehearsal: On or around August 1st Load-In: Monday, August 31 First On Stage: Monday, September 7 Tech: Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13 Opening: Sunday, September 20 Closing: Sunday, November 8 Potential Extension Closing: Sunday, November 22 Strike: August 2 (pending extension) Show 2 (Winter 2027): Title TBA, exact dates may change First Rehearsal: December 7 (Possibly earlier to work around Dec. holidays) Load-In: Monday, January 4 Spacing: Mon-Thur, January 4-7 Tech: Saturday & Sunday, January 9 & 10 Dress: Sunday, January 10 & Tues-Wed, January 12-13 Preview: Thurs-Sat, January 14-16 Closing: Sunday, March 7 Potential Extension Closing: Sunday, March 21 Strike TBD Show 3 (Spring 2027): Title TBA First Rehearsal: Monday, March 1 Load-In: Monday, March 22 First on Stage: Monday, March 29 Tech: Saturday & Sunday, April 3 & 4 Dress: Sunday, April 4 & Tues/Wed, April 6-7 Preview: Thurs-Sat, April 8-10 Opening: Sunday, April 11 Closing: Sunday, May 30 Potential Extension Closing: Sunday, June 13 Strike TBD Position Overview The Technical Director will work closely with the director, production manager, designers, technicians and artistic staff to execute all scenic elements of the production. The Technical Director will attend production meetings, technical and dress rehearsals (as needed). The Technical Director will work independently to build the set, within budget, while upholding the integrity of the scenic designer and director’s vision. The Technical Director will produce technical drawings, with respect to the individual needs of each production, as they deem necessary. The Technical Director is responsible for estimating and acquiring materials along with special‑order products, with help from the production manager and artistic leadership (with the exception of paint materials). The Technical Director will coordinate with the scenic artist throughout the build process so they may work in tandem, whenever possible and mutually beneficially. The Technical Director will coordinate with the production manager, company manager, designers, scenic artist, and technicians over shared time within the performance space leading up to production. The Technical Director will maintain a safe work environment while cultivating safe work culture practices in the shop and performance space throughout the build process, load‑in, and strike. The Technical Director will attend strike after each production’s close. Instructions to Apply Please send your resume, portfolio, references, and a brief statement of interest to: Charlie Tolbert, Production Manager at View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Redtwist Theatre