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At Zach, we believe in the power of light—to illuminate new ideas, spark imagination, and bring people together. As Austin’s leading professional producing theater, we create vibrant, intimate theater experiences that engage, inspire, and connect our community. The Technical Director is in charge of the on-time and on-budget execution of Scenery for Main Stage, Family Series, Education, and Event productions, including support of Development and Marketing events, at the direction of the Director of Production. This position works in conjunction with the Stage Operations Supervisor and Assistant Technical Director in order to achieve high pace and safe scenery change overs, including leading load-in and load-out of scenery, automation, and special effects. This role maintains budgets, creates calendars, schedules, hires and supervises technical personnel for all operations at the Nowlin-Renaud Scenic Studios, including Scenery and Paint shops. This position is responsible for guiding the scenic construction and engineering decisions throughout the design process including automation and special effects. In conjunction with the Assistant Technical Director, the TD produces accurate and detailed drawing packets including ground plans, sections, and construction drawings for all productions. The TD is responsible for the daily operations of the Nowlin-Renaud Scenic Studios supervising the fabrication and paint shops and their teams and resources.

The Florida State University School of Dance seeks a dynamic artist and collaborative leader to fill anOpen Rank faculty position in Lighting and Visual Design while serving as Director of Production. This hybrid faculty-administrative position combines teaching, creative research, student mentorship, production design, and oversight of the School's production operations. The successful candidate will maintain an active program of creative and/or scholarly activity, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in lighting and visual design, mentor student artists and designers, and provide leadership for the planning, coordination, and execution of all School of Dance productions.

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The School of Theatre, Dance, and Film at Texas State University seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor of Scenic Design (Tenure Track or Professor of Practice), starting fall 2027. The successful candidate will join a nationally recognized department with a dynamic faculty dedicated to a collaborative and immersive approach to teaching graduate and undergraduate students.  

Responsibilities include: Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in scenic design and related topics such as drafting, history, analysis, and graphic skills; Mentoring and advising graduate and undergraduate student designers on realized production work; Actively recruiting exceptional candidates for the MFA design program; Participating in department production season planning; Collaborating with the Design, Technology, and Management Area in support of current initiatives and new developments; Maintaining an active agenda of creative and/or scholarly research, including occasional designs for department productions; Providing service to the School, College, and University, commensurate with rank.

As Rigging Department Manager/Project Manager, you'll lead and supervise the Rigging Team in the design, installation, and servicing of rigging systems—including motorized hoists, chain motors, truss, fly systems, and structural rigging—while also driving project sales and overseeing submittals and post-project documentation.

You'll be responsible for keeping the department running like a well-oiled machine, with a strong focus on timeliness, accuracy, safety, and quality craftsmanship. This includes running weekly team meetings, coordinating with project managers and outside trades (general contractors, electricians, structural steel teams, and owners) on job sites, and stepping into a project management role as needed. You'll plan and schedule the team across design work, installations, quotations, and service calls, ensure clients receive timely and meaningful responses, and partner with purchasing and logistics so your team always has what it needs.

The role also involves recommending and delivering training—covering safe rigging practices, load calculations, and inspection procedures—assisting with interviewing and hiring, and helping maintain a clean, organized environment both in the office and on job sites. You'll collaborate across departments to coordinate multi-department projects, advise leadership on staffing needs, and play an active role in helping Productions Unlimited, Inc. continue to grow and improve.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $85,000–$110,000/year, full-time exempt
• Portion of employer-paid individual health insurance (after 30 days)
• Optional dental/vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance
• PTO scaling from 7 to 21 days based on tenure, with payout for unused time
• 401(k) match after 1 year
• 8 paid holidays, cell phone allowance, and annual service bonus

See job posting on our career page for full details.

The Costume Director is responsible for overseeing the Costume and Wardrobe Departments to produce world-class opera productions, both grand and intimate. This role ensures smooth daily operations of the shop and wardrobe facilities during the producing season. The Costume Director coordinates with the Designer to manage all costume items, including their purchase, construction, alteration, and maintenance for TAO productions. They support the artistic vision of the production, ensuring costumes are realized collaboratively, creatively, and within budget. Additionally, the Costume Director oversees the rental stock and rental program. This position reports to the Director of Production Planning and the Director of Production Operations.

Job Description:

The Technical Sales Chimp will be responsible for creating quotes for large projects and controls systems. The ideal candidate has a strong technical knowledge of both data and power in the live event industry. Experience with architectural controls is a plus.

Responsibilities:

-Design complete systems for quoting including equipment, parts, consumables, and labor

Write scopes of work to convey system expectations

Respond to bid requests

-Working with the team to create technical drawings / documentation for installation

-Work with the warehouse and project manager to coordinate incoming and outgoing inventory items needed for each sale

-Successful hand-off to installation team

-Pre-programming may be required for some projects

-Research new products to remain current on technology solutions

Benefits include medical, dental, PTO, 401k, ESOP shares, and 12 paid holidays per year (Monkey Wrench is closed for many major holidays). Additional benefits include CSA vegetables in the summer, occasional office lunches, and unlimited banana Laffy Taffy.

Monkey Wrench Productions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DAVIS & Associates

Job Description:

The Service Tech Chimp will be responsible for scheduling appointments with end-users to troubleshoot and/or repair their systems. This position will travel to client locations as needed for diagnosis and installation, primarily locally. When not needed for service calls, the Service Tech Chimp may be utilized for installation prep, retail store assistance, or other projects as assigned.

Responsibilities:

-Interact directly with end-users to gather information necessary to resolve system issues effectively and efficiently

-Utilize knowledge of equipment and documentation to test, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain installed lighting and audiovisual systems and equipment

-Diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain installed lighting and audiovisual systems and equipment consistent with company best practices and industry standards

-Document findings and scope of work completed; invoice clients

-Provide preventative maintenance services for various system types and locations

-Be or become ETC certified for system turn-ons (company would pay for this training)

-Be able to troubleshoot basic lighting, audio & video system issues

-Be or become trained in Q-SYS, Symetrics, Crestron, and/or other systems as needed (company would pay for this training)

-Assist with prepping gear for installation (unboxing, assembly, preprogramming)

-When there is a lull in client requests, you may be asked to assist in the warehouse, repair shop, or retail store on various projects as needed

Benefits include medical, dental, PTO, 401k, ESOP shares, and 12 paid holidays per year (Monkey Wrench is closed for most major holidays). Additional benefits include CSA vegetables in the summer, occasional office lunches, and unlimited banana Laffy Taffy.

Monkey Wrench Productions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DAVIS & Associates

POSITION: Lighting and Projections Supervisor

DEPARTMENT: Lighting

FT or PT: FT

CLASSIFICATION: Annual Salaried

SCHEDULE: Weekdays, weeknights, and weekends

STATUS: Exempt

SALARY: $73,000-$76,000

REPORTS TO: Director of Production

STATEMENT OF JOB:

Manages the lighting and projections department and acts as a liaison between lighting and projections designers and all other production departments. Responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining lighting and projections needs for all Huntington Theatre Company productions and as well as support to events in Huntington Theatre and Calderwood Pavilion as needed.

The Department of Visual + Performing Arts at Worcester State University invites applications and nominations for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Theatre Design. We seek a teacher-scholar whose research and teaching actively engage with issues related to the communities of our student population. This position is for a theatre designer who is committed to contributing and cultivating the next generation of theatre artists and educators. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of and interest in theatre design - including scenic, lighting, sound, projection, and/or costumes - and the ability to teach courses in scenic and lighting design, mentor students in other areas as needed, and develop design courses in those areas if student interest warrants. The successful candidate will begin service in this full-time, tenure-track position beginning September 2027.

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874 and is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Worcester is the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students.

Position: Scene Shop Supervisor

Department: Production (Scenery)

FT or PT: FT

Classification: Salaried ($68,000 – $72,000 per year)

Schedule: 7:30a – 4p weekdays, including occasional over-time on weeknights & weekends

Status: Exempt

Reports To: Technical Director, Associate Technical Director

Statement of Job:

The Scene Shop Supervisor leads the daily operations of The Huntington’s Scene Shop, guiding a talented team of carpenters and welders through fast‑paced builds and creative problem‑solving. This leader supports full‑time and over‑hire staff as they bring bold designs to life for The Huntington productions and external projects. With a focus on collaboration, clarity, and detail-driven craftsmanship, the Shop Supervisor ensures scenery moves smoothly through every stage of the build process while championing safe and sustainable work practices. In partnership with the Technical Director team, the Shop Supervisor keeps the shop efficient, organized, and communicative while driving a positive, professional environment where the team can excel and produce exceptional scenery.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

Project & Personnel Management

·         Under the guidance of the Technical Director team, oversee and direct the layout, fabrication, and assembly of scenery.

·         Manage daily workflow of scene shop, ensuring productivity, consistency, and adherence to shop policies.

·         Supervise full-time, over-hire, and apprentice personnel, setting clear expectations and maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment.

·         Assist project planning by contributing to build schedules, workflow strategies, and material needs. Provide regular updates on progress, timelines, and challenges.

·         Ensure all scenic elements meet quality standards before transitioning to other departments, storage, or stage.

·         Prepare hardware, materials, and tooling to support efficient load‑ins and installations.

·         Maintain clean, organized shop and storage areas to support safe, efficient operations.

·         On seldom occasions, hands-on fabrication of scenery is required, working from design drawings as needed.

Coordination & Communication

·         Coordinate with other departments to facilitate clear scheduling and smooth movement of scenery through the build process.

·         Communicate resource needs, design questions, build concerns, and scheduling updates with the Technical Director team in a timely and solutions‑focused manner.

·         Execute load‑ins, strikes, and on‑site installations as assigned, supervising assigned crews.

Safety, Shop Maintenance & General Support

·         Promote, monitor, and enforce safe working practices, ensuring adherence to company safety policies and OSHA best practices.

·         Conduct and document regular inspections of equipment and safety related items.

·         Coordinate routine maintenance and inventory management for tools and shop equipment.

·         Assist with routine facility tasks and other facility related duties within the Production Center as assigned by the Technical Director.

·         Support other production activities as necessary.

Centenary College of Louisiana invites applications for a promotion-track faculty appointment for Centenary Theatre Program beginning January 2027. Centenary Theatre Program (CTP) seeks skilled candidates to teach 1-2 technical theatre courses per semester, while also serving as the Director of Technical Theatre for the program. Courses may include general and specialized courses in technical theatre, stagecraft, AutoCAD and other departmental offerings as needed in a liberal arts environment. As Director of Technical Theatre, other duties include managing CTP work-study students, maintaining primary oversight and leadership of construction of sets, scenery, and props for our four annual main stage productions, including active management of the scene shop, costume shop, lighting and audio booths, and backstage areas.

CTP is a vibrant, growing theatre program focused on the professional success of our students. We view CTP as a brief, yet crucial period in the professional lives of our students. When they graduate, they will have both the skills and professional acumen to flourish either in graduate school or straight into their professional careers.

The Technical Director is responsible for overseeing the implementation of all technical aspects of assigned productions. This role provides leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction throughout a project’s lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration of technology and artistry while maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency.

As the Front Desk Monkey, you will be the first point of contact for walk-in customers, phone calls, and online chats. You will distribute incoming email tickets to the appropriate sales team member, or handle easy requests yourself as your knowledge and comfort level grow. You will also be the ecommerce point of contact, managing all ecommerce communication for both BigCommerce and eBay. Until we finish automating our system, you will be responsible for entering ecommerce payments and deliveries.

The store is open weekdays 9-6, this position will be working 8 hours per day (9-5 or 10-6), 40 hours per week, except for holiday closures.

Benefits include medical, dental, PTO, 401k, ESOP shares, and 12 paid holidays per year (Monkey Wrench is closed for most major holidays). Additional benefits include CSA vegetables in the summer, occasional office lunches, and unlimited banana Laffy Taffy.

The Department of Theatre and Dance in the College of Arts and Sciences at UB is seeking a Scene Shop Supervisor.

The Scene Shop Supervisor oversees all THD Scene Shop operations—including the cut shop, welding shop, fabrication floor, and paint floor—ensuring safe, efficient support for coursework, productions, and CFA events. They manage shop access, including university use, rentals, and scheduling, in alignment with academic and production calendars.

Associated Controls + Design, a full service theatrical and entertainment systems integrator, is looking for a Lead Installer to take the reins (and the rigging) on our dynamic, multi-service theatrical integration projects. This leadership role is ideal for a candidate with a minimum of 5 years stage rigging experience and 3 years supervisor experience, who’s ready to guide installation crews, collaborate with project managers, and bring creative problem-solving to each unique venue we work in. This role requires both hands-on technical skills and the ability to manage site personnel, maintain job timelines, and act as the onsite contact to clients, contractors, and other trades.

You’ll lead field installations for stage rigging systems, stage lighting systems, orchestra pit equipment, and audio-video equipment—sometimes hanging battens, sometimes slinging cable, sometimes coordinating gear and labor—but always ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency on every job site.

DEPARTMENT: Production 
POSITION: Head of Audio
REPORTS TO: Production Director 
WORK SCHEDULE: Seasonal
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Full-Time Exempt Position, Union Position - Local 16 IATSE
COMPENSATION: $163,770 - $190,550 annually (Based on CBA) 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled 

Who says the Midwest plays it small? In this role you’ll turn designs into scenery that challenges you to think, build, and solve problems in new ways. Work with artists and carpenters from the first drawings through installation, with room to grow your craft and experience.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with regular 40-hour weeks and overtime paid at 1.5× after 40 hours.

Benefits include health coverage, an employer-matched 401(k), paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays. We also provide safety training, professional development, and a moving expense allowance paid on your first day of work.

Ideal start: December 2026, with flexibility for the right candidate.

Apply soon—applications are reviewed and qualified candidates are interviewed as they come in.

Full posting and application: https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/employment/

Oregon Shakespeare Festival is seeking a Assistant Wig Lead to support the creation, styling, and maintenance of wigs, hairstyles, facial hair, and specialty makeup for OSF productions.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival is seeking a Wig Lead to create, construct, and execute wigs, hairstyles, facial hair, and specialty makeup for OSF productions.