Technical Director - New Theatre & Restaurant

New Theatre & Restaurant, a premiere dining and entertainment company located in suburban Kansas City, is currently seeking a full-time year-round Technical Director to join our exceptional Design and Production Team! As a theatre artisan, and in collaboration with our team of professionals, this dynamic leadership role implements the creative initiatives of Designers and Directors using practical, workable solutions. Requires a range of experience or skills in Technical Theatre, including but not limited to carpentry, welding, rigging, paint, drapery, electrical, automation, etc.



Ideal candidates possess:

• Degree in Technical Theater required. Advanced degree preferred.

• Professional Technical Director experience or in a related field

• Military experience welcome



Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the construction of scenery for five comedies or musicals each season.

• Supervise and direct production staff in the installation of constructed scenery at each changeover.

• Estimates, propose and control material and labor budgets.

• Estimate, propose and control departmental budgets.

• Account for all expenditures, compliance with established purchasing procedures.

• Responsible for compliance with all Federal, State and Local Wage and Labor Laws

• Regular opportunities exist for scenic design and lighting design assignments, which can be eligible for additional compensation.



Benefits:

• Deeply discounted Tickets

• Insurance- Employer contributed Health, Dental, Vision

• Personal/Vacation time

• Employee Recognition Bonus





Company Description

New Theatre & Restaurant opened in 1992 and is the only year-round professional dinner theatre in the state of Kansas. With over 20,000 season ticket holders, New Theatre & Restaurant takes great pride in providing excellent customer service, exceptional modern American Cuisine and Broadway quality comedies and musicals. Our facility is state-of-the art, and we draw audiences from the six-state region. We invite you to visit our website at www.newtheatre.com, or reach out to us via email, learn more about New Theatre & Restaurant.
Salary: $55,000