Apprentice Technical Director - The Grand Theatre, Kingston

Post Date: 
January 22, 2015
Closing date: 
March 2, 2015
Start Date: 
July 27, 2015
Position: 
Apprentice Technical Director
Company/Organization: 
The Grand Theatre
Location: 
Canada
Job Description: 

The Apprenticeship will be an introduction to the workings of a large, unionized regional theatre, focussing particularly on the relationships between the various departments and the creative teams and on learning to become part of that team.

Under the supervision of the Production Manager and the Technical Director, the Apprenticeship programme will include budgeting, planning, research and development, realization of design, scheduling, supervision of installation of sets, lights, sound, special effects on all MainStage projects. Learning to communicate with designers, directors, actors, crews, production staff and administration will be a primary focus through the entire Apprenticeship.

The Apprentice may also have the opportunity to perform the duties of a full Technical Director on productions in the McManus or on a production on the MainStage.  This opportunity will be decided by the Production Manager and Technical Director through an evaluation of the growth and skill sets of the candidate. 

Requirements: 

The candidate will be a graduate of a theatre school programme or university equivalent and will have at least 1 year of professional work experience.  The successful candidate will be creative, curious and passionate about theatre and have the ability to work in a team environment.  An understanding of Word, Excel, VectorWorks and/or AutoCAD would be an asset.

Salary: 
TBD
Term: 

Internship

Additional Info: 

The Grand Theatre is a cultural icon in London and, as one of nine Category A theatres in the country, it is recognized nationally as a cultural leader. We take great pride in providing top-notch entertainment to London and Southwestern Ontario residents, offering family entertainment, musicals and comedies each season. Along with this entertainment, the theatre provokes thought through its dramas, both current and classical.

Send Submissions To: 

Please respond by e-mail with a cover letter and resume by March 2, 2015 to:

Andrea Surich

Production Manager

Tel :  519-672-9030 X257 Fax:  519-672-2620 e-mail:  asurich@grandtheatre.com 

Contact Info:

Name: Andrea

Telephone: 519-672-9030

Telephone Ext.: 257

Fax: 519-672-2620

Email: asurich@grandtheatre.com

The Grand Theatre is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.