Music Theater Heritage hiring Theater Technical Director in Kansas City, Missouri, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Position Summary: Music Theater Heritage seeks a Technical Director to be an integral part of the production staff. This individual will work with directors, designers, and our staff on a six (6) show season, our Ruby Room Series, special events, and rentals at MTH.

Essential Job Functions:

• Uphold the mission and core values of MTH.

• Technical design and engineering of scenery
• Produce technical and construction drawings using Auto CAD, Vectorworks or similar software
• Experience reading ground plans and turning plans into realized production elements.
• Oversee, manage and schedule technical staff for all productions (electricians, carpenters, painters, etc)
• Collaborate with designers/production departments to realize each production’s design on-time, within budget

• Production planning, which includes time and material estimating, developing build and load-in schedules, project coordination, and interdepartmental needs

• Maintain accurate inventory of materials, expendables, stock scenery and soft goods

• Oversee the maintenance of the scene shop facility and tools

• Attend technical rehearsals

• Maintain Quality and Standards of MTH productions

• Maintain MTH Safety Policies

Qualifications:

• Preferred 3+ years professional and/or educational experience in technical theater or related field.
• Knowledge and experience in scenery construction techniques and mechanical design
• Knowledge of automation controls, stage rigging, as well as time and materials estimating are beneficial.
• Proficiency in industry software (Vectorworks, AutoCAD, both 2D and 3D applications)
• Ability to effectively communicate and work respectfully with a diverse group of colleagues and artists — while exhibiting grace and good humor under pressure
• Experience in managing and curating artistic projects
• Outstanding interpersonal skills – most importantly: the ability to listen, speak and write well.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs, bend, kneel, grip, and carry.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion

Compensation and Benefits: $55,000 - $65,000 and commensurate with experience.Benefits package includes health, vision, dental, and simple IRA. A generous PTO package as well as 8 paid company holidays and complimentary tickets.

MTH is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. MTH requires proof of full vaccination.

How to apply:

Send letter of interest, resume, and references to: Tim Scott, Chief Executive & Artistic Director by emailing Tim@mthkc.com, subject line Technical Director. No phone calls, please.

We will contact applicants under consideration to schedule an interview.

This position will remain open until filled.

Music Theater Heritage (MTH) is an innovative and imaginative professional theater organization – dedicated to the appreciation and historical understanding of the American musical and its contributions to our culture. MTH entertains and educates current and future generations, with persistent focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, for today’s performing talent and tomorrow’s developing artists. MTH operates as a fully professional Equity Theater welcoming nearly 50,000 people annually. MTH houses three theatrical stages, production facilities, studio space, and two public lobbies.