Technical Director · Board 26-27
Priority Deadline to Apply: March 6th, 2026. 11:59pm.
Term: May 16th, 2026 - May 14th, 2027.
Training & Transition: Now - May 15th, 2026.
Time Commitment: 4-6 hrs/week average; peak weeks 12–20+ hrs/week during load-in, tech, and strike.
Meeting Cadence: weekly board meetings (Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00pm) + production meetings as needed.
Eligibility: current UC Berkeley Students.
Process: Statement of Purpose/Resume Submission + 1 interview.
Note: Teams of two may apply jointly for this role. Please mention at the bottom of the application.
Role Overview
Technical Director is responsible for Untitled’s technical backbone across the year: equipment, documentation, rentals, and the systems that let each show’s designers and crews succeed. You’ll maintain the inventory, coordinate rentals and purchases, and support production-specific teams (lighting, sound, scenic, projections) so each show can execute cleanly and safely.
Core Responsibilities
Maintain a clear inventory of Untitled technical equipment (including storage organization and check-out systems).
Keep technical documentation up to date (equipment lists, diagrams, manuals, wiring plans, and any recurring templates).
Coordinate rentals when needed: research, quotes, pickup/return logistics, and payment workflow.
Oversee the “technical assets” pipeline for each show: what’s owned, what must be rented, what must be built, and what’s feasible.
Collaborate with production-specific designers/leads (LD/SD/Scenic/etc.) to anticipate needs early and avoid last-minute crises.
Help plan tech budgets with the Producing–Artistic Director (and ensure purchases/rentals align with constraints).
Recommend new purchases when it creates long-term value for the company; manage assigned purchasing budget responsibly.
Establish basic standards for safe use, storage, and transport of equipment (and ensure crews know them).
Support build/load-in/tech logistics as needed (especially when equipment is shared across projects).
Maintain a simple tech-rental/payment system for lending equipment (if Untitled rents/lends to others) and track all returns.
Archive tech learnings after each show (what broke, what worked, what should be upgraded next).
Qualifications
Required:
Strong organization and reliability; comfort being the “systems person.”
Ability to coordinate logistics and communicate clearly with designers/crew.
Willingness to learn technical concepts quickly (even if you’re not an expert yet).
Proficient Experience with at least one area of theater tech (lighting, sound, scenic, projections, stage management for tech, etc.).
Preferred (Most applicants won’t have any/all of these… Don’t worry! We’re more than willing to train the right person.)
Experience managing equipment inventory, rentals, or production logistics.
Basic familiarity with power, cabling, and safe equipment handling (or strong willingness to learn).
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement
Untitled Theater Company is committed to building an accessible, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone who works with us, and we strive to reduce barriers and expand opportunity across our productions and leadership. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other protected characteristic, and we welcome applicants of all identities and experience levels; if you need an accommodation at any stage of the application or production process, let us know.
If you have any questions: Feel free to email untitledtheater@gmail.com.
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