Technical Director Studio Theatre

Company Overview

Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of Forum events, designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. At this time we are undergoing a culture shift to support anti-racism and anti-oppression and ensure a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment in which all staff, artists and audience members can feel a true sense of belonging.

 If you would like to be part of this change and contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you. We are currently welcoming applications for:

Job Description

Technical Director – Studio Theatre

 The Studio Theatre is located in downtown Stratford and is adjacent to the Avon Theatre.  This position reports to the Director of Production and is responsible for leading a collaborative and efficient production process as each season is created and performed.   As part of the production management team, you are involved in discussions and provide advice on many aspects of the Production Department.

 Responsibilities:

·       Implement technical aspects for productions, events and activity within the Studio Theatre

·       Evaluation of designs and proposals for safety and financial feasibility

·       Evaluation of designs and proposals regarding staging and changeover within the repertory season

·       Ensuring that productions fall within established budgets & schedule

·       Preparation of season cash flow and regular forecast of financial accounts

·       Planning and scheduling of onstage technical events

·       Leadership and collaborative management of unionized department heads

·       Advising production management on all technical aspects of productions, tours, schedules, technical facilities and equipment of the Studio Theatre

·       Collaborates with the Technical Director - Avon Theatre in the overall operation of the Avon/Studio building

·       Coordination of Festival wide activity as determined each year such as rentals of stages, concerts,  Forum activity

·       Ensuring adherence to the Health & Safety policies of the Stratford Festival

 Qualifications:

 Minimum five years’ experience as a Technical Director in a unionized environment

·       Advanced knowledge in Vectorworks or AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

·       Strong written and oral communication skills

·       Self-motivated and flexible

·       Excellent team player

·       Collaborative and positive attitude

 Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate their belief in collaborative and positive partnership with all involved in a production process.   A degree in Theatre Production is considered an asset.

 This full-time position is located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin in December 2022.

 Job Type: Full-time

The Festival is working diligently toward a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.  We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

 As a condition of hire, all successful job candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination at time of contracting. This condition is subject to the provisions of the Human Rights Code.