Ranney School seeks an experienced technical theater director to assist with the Lower, Middle, and Upper School theatrical productions. Experience with light and sound design, carpentry, scenic design and execution, and stage management are crucial. This contracted role requires extreme flexibility and collaboration with our cross divisional Theater faculty-supporting, enhancing, and working towards continuous growth and high standards of Ranney's award-winning Performing Arts Program. Primary? ?Job? ?

Responsibilities:

Together with the play and musical directors, design the set and develop lighting and sound designs Build sets on stage for each production, adhering to the combined space stipulations of Panther Hall and meet set construction deadlines Act as Stage Manager for productions and guide student assistant stage managers Supervise and train student-led technical theatre crews during rehearsals and performance runs in a range of technical theater elements; including set design and construction, props, sound and lights, and stage management Work kindly and inclusively with all student age levels and adult volunteers Be able to effectively manage multiple projects Manage and care for equipment while maintaining systems and theatrical elements of Panther Hall during rehearsal processes and performances Be available for night and weekend work sessions as needed and until mid-evening during tech weeks and performances Attend Production Meetings in person and/or virtually and be available for virtual communication, along with 3 weeks on campus (2-8pm) leading up to the LS & MS shows, and 4 weeks on campus leading up to the US shows.

LS:

April 9 & 10, 2027

MS:

December 2026 or January 2027 tentative

US:

Play - November 6 & 7, 2026 Musical - March 4, 5, & 6, 2027 Collaborate positively with a solution-based approach and communicate effectively with theater personnel, facilities coordinator, and school leaders to support the production team, student and departmental success, as well as ensure that technical resources are available and operational for community events

Experience:

Demonstrated experience with school students of all ages in a theater or related arts program Proficiency with construction materials and tools that would be used in set building Proficiency in lighting design and execution, stage light installation, and with typical technical hardware such as the ETC family of lighting boards, Q lab, and soundboards Proficiency in sound design and and the ability to train and oversee student leaders Proficiency in stage management and the ability to train and oversee student leaders