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Technical Director

Civic Theatre of Allentown seeks a full-time Technical Director. The Technical Director will manage and maintain the scene shop, main stage and blackbox stage spaces and will assist with facilities duties and maintenance. The Technical Director will supervise the technical operations and resources of the performance venues and all Civic Theatre of Allentown productions, which includes set design and construction, and may also include lighting, sound and projection support for events.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical theatre background with a degree in theatre or commensurate professional experience in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Construct scenic elements in collaboration with director/ other designers
Supervise theatrical activity within the Mainstage and its ancillary spaces and facilities
Generate working drawings for scenic elements and room configurations
Design and execute safe configuration and rigging for all moving and rigged set pieces
Evaluate and communicate costs and feasibility of designs to producers, including technical and engineering information.
Manage load-ins, work calls, and strikes
Maintain scenic and rigging load-in schedule
Create necessary scenic plan documentation for production team
Manage construction materials
- Order as needed
- Reclaim usable materials from deconstruction
- Organize lumber / materials
Create production build calendar
Maintain / Organize shop
Maintain policies to ensure and enforce safe work practices in all backstage and on-stage
Train freelance crew as necessary
Point of contact for maintenance / other contracted workers
Minor repairs / construction around grounds as needed
Waste management
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful working environment.
Duties as assigned

Required qualifications:

Ability to design and build sets and props for productions
Ability to operate power tools and regularly lift heavy loads
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Background in technical theatre
Ability to be flexible, resilient, and creative while working within a fast-paced environment
Outstanding interpersonal skills, commitment to collaboration and teamwork, and maintaining a positive work environment
Ability to lead multiple long and short-term projects simultaneously, meeting all related deadlines
Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects and work with minimal direction and supervision

Preferred qualifications:

Ability to design and run lights and sound for staged productions, concerts, and events
A bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre
Proficiency/experience in sound, A/V, and other related fields

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The candidate must be able to manipulate objects and tools and repair pieces of equipment
This job is performed in two building spaces with stairways and ladders
Able to carry, move, and push or lift heavy objects and equipment

Salary:

$43,000 - $48,000, commensurate with experience. Base salary does not include additional stipends for lighting and scenic design. Paid holidays + PTO. Fully paid benefits.

Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and references to wm@civictheatre.com and rae@civictheatre.com.

Seeking VOLUNTEERS

Civic is always looking for volunteers to help with everything from backstage crew to painting to ushering to stuffing envelopes to hand sewing and everything you might expect. Please reach out to Volunteer Coordinator Chelsi Fread at volunteercoordinator@civictheatre.com with any interest. We need and appreciate your help.

2025-2026 Season Designers & Production Crew

Civic Theatre is seeking the following roles in our 2024-25 season:

THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA: IN CONCERT
Rehearsals Begin - Jun 23
Tech - Aug 3-8
Performances - Aug 9-10

POSITIONS NEEDED:

Hair & Wig Designer
Sound Designer
Spotlight Operator

SPEECH & DEBATE
Rehearsals Begin - July 14
Tech - Aug 24- Sep 4
Performances - Sep 5-14

POSITIONS NEEDED:

Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Assistant Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Props Designer
Sound Designer
Sound Board Operator

SHREK
Rehearsals Begin - Aug 25
Tech - Oct 5-16
Performances - Oct 17-26 (possibility to extend thru Nov 2)

POSITIONS NEEDED:

Set Designer
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Sound Board Operator
Spotlight Operator

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Rehearsals Begin - Oct 27
Tech - Nov 23-Dec 4
Performances - Dec 5-20

POSITIONS NEEDED:

Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
Lighting Designer
Sound Board Operator
Light Board Operator
Spotlight Operator

HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS
Rehearsals Begin - Nov 3
Tech - Dec 1-11
Performances - Dec 12-21

POSITIONS NEEDED:

Stage Manager
Asst. Stage Manager
Set Designer
Sound Designer
Lighting Designer
Props Designer

SWEENEY TODD
Rehearsals Begin - Jan 5
Tech - Feb 15-26
Performances - Feb 27-Mar 8 (possibility to extend thru Mar 15)

POSITIONS NEEDED:

Set Designer
Lighting Designer
Sound Board Operator
Light Board Operator
Spotlight Operator

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
Rehearsals Begin - Jan 26
Tech - Mar 23-Apr 8
Performances - Apr 9-12

POSITIONS NEEDED:

Sound Designer
Sound Board Operator
Light Board Operator
Spotlight Operator

STRANGER SINGS THE MUSICAL PARODY
Rehearsals Begin - January (Intermittently; regularly beginning in April)
Tech - Apr 26- May 7
Performances - May 8-17

POSITIONS NEEDED:

Music Director
Choreographer
Stage Manager
Asst. Stage Manager
Set Designer
Lighting Designer
Hair & Wig Designer
Sound Designer
Sound Board Operator
Light Board Operator
Spotlight Operator

HAIR
Rehearsals Begin - January (Intermittently; regularly beginning in May)
Tech - Jun 7-18
Performances - Jun 19-28 (possibility to extend thru Jul 5)

POSITIONS NEEDED: