Technical Director for the Kenan Theatre Company

The Department of Dramatic Art is seeking a Technical Director for the Kenan Theatre Company (KTC).

This position is located in the Dramatic Art department within the College of Arts and Sciences. This position will serve as the Technical Director for the Kenan Theatre Company (KTC), the undergraduate production arm of the Department of Dramatic Art. Under the supervision of the Director of Undergraduate Production, the Technical Director (TD) will supervise, mentor, and train students with a variety of skill levels. Primary responsibilities, during the academic year, include the planning and construction of all KTC productions, leading all builds for sets, lights, sound, and props; design analysis and drafting (VectorWorks); budget management and reporting, scheduling, supervision of scenery construction, equipping and maintaining all shop areas, purchasing materials, and coordinating prop rentals with PlayMakers Repertory Company. The Technical Director will also hire, train, and supervise work-study students working with the Technical Shop. Additionally, this position will assist the Facilities Director, primarily during the summer months, in creating an inventory system for the Department of Dramatic Art and PlayMakers Repertory Company and maintaining the Joan H. Gillings Center for Dramatic Art. These duties include, but are not limited to, performing minor repairs; coordinating with university facilities management; coordinating facilities upgrades; and coordinating facilities rentals.

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree preferably in the Theatre Arts, and some experience that provides the employee with the functional work experiences needed to perform the work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preference for relevant theatre experience beyond the undergraduate degree. Experience working in an academic environment. Supervisory experience, Experience working with Qlab, ETC, digital mixers and Photoshop preferred.

• Salary range: $53,000 – $55,000
• Full time job
• Closing Date 5/22/26

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