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The AGP Lip Sync Battle fund raising event will be held on February 18, 2023, at 6:00 at the Actors Guild of Parkersburg.
- To enter, submit a 30 second clip of yourself performing lip sync to your chosen song online
- Submissions will begin on December 26, 2022, and end on January 16, 2023.
Technical Director
General Description
The Actors Guild of Parkersburg (AGP) is seeking a Technical Director beginning with their upcoming 2022-2023 Season. The AGP is a volunteer-based community theater located in Parkersburg, WV. Working in a 258-seat proscenium theater, the Technical Director will be required to design and execute set construction for seven shows annually which includes a youth production.
The AGP is seeking someone who is comfortable working both alone and with volunteers who may need guidance in a challenging environment. The Technical Director should be able to design and execute sets for each production, including scenic painting and set dressing. The Technical Director will be expected to work within established and approved budgets and deadlines while finding creative ways to deliver the high-quality productions the community has come to expect from the Actors Guild of Parkersburg. The incumbent must be able to collaborate with the individuals working with other technical aspects of the show such as lights and sound in a positive and professional manner. The Technical Director should seek creative solutions to overcome challenges while respectfully collaborating with volunteers.
Job Classification
Full-time, Exempt
Compensation
Salary range-$45,000-$65,000 (commensurate to experience)
Health Benefit Allowance
Paid Time Off
Paid Major Holidays
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Key Competencies
Scenic Design
Set Construction
Set Dressing
Scenic Painting
Ability to collaborate with lighting and sound designers
Safety
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in technical aspects of theater or related discipline; at least two or more years technical theater experience can be substituted for a degree.
To apply, send resume to: jobs@actors-guild.com
General Description
The Actors Guild of Parkersburg (AGP) is seeking a Technical Director beginning with their upcoming 2022-2023 Season. The AGP is a volunteer-based community theater located in Parkersburg, WV. Working in a 258-seat proscenium theater, the Technical Director will be required to design and execute set construction for seven shows annually which includes a youth production.
The AGP is seeking someone who is comfortable working both alone and with volunteers who may need guidance in a challenging environment. The Technical Director should be able to design and execute sets for each production, including scenic painting and set dressing. The Technical Director will be expected to work within established and approved budgets and deadlines while finding creative ways to deliver the high-quality productions the community has come to expect from the Actors Guild of Parkersburg. The incumbent must be able to collaborate with the individuals working with other technical aspects of the show such as lights and sound in a positive and professional manner. The Technical Director should seek creative solutions to overcome challenges while respectfully collaborating with volunteers.
Job Classification
Full-time, Exempt
Compensation
Salary range-$45,000-$65,000 (commensurate to experience)
Health Benefit Allowance
Paid Time Off
Paid Major Holidays
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, construct, or lead volunteers to construct sets for seven productions annually at the Guild’s Playhouse or such locations as determined by the Board of Trustees.
- Maintain all AGP technical equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, lighting system, sound system, shop, and physical staging area. The Technical Director will coordinate volunteer training and safe operation of tools and equipment.
- Collaborate with individuals designing and executing sound and lighting plans for each production.
- Collaborate with established committees for props, set decoration, and costumes.
- Serve, as needed, in an advisory capacity to various committees for the organization.
- Engage, train, and organize volunteer technical crews for shows.
- Strengthen and maintain existing community partnerships with area educational theater programs.
- Lead Tech Week and Dress Week for all productions, directing the technical crew in the positive and professional execution of the production elements.
- Recruit and supervise the organization’s summer internship program.
- Engage in continuous improvement in AGP technical capabilities. This includes providing supporting documentation for grants, as necessary.
- Hold classes and/or training sessions to help grow the technical knowledge of AGP volunteers.
- Maintain orderly physical inventory of props, scenery, set dressing, electrical and audio-visual practical units.
- Coordinate use of Guild equipment with outside entities who have permission to utilize the facility and ensure that trained staff are on-hand to operate the equipment and resolve any technical concerns.
- Oversee all equipment and material rentals as appropriate.
- Ensure Guild facility is secure and that all lock-up procedures are followed when he/she is the last individual to leave the building.
Key Competencies
Scenic Design
Set Construction
Set Dressing
Scenic Painting
Ability to collaborate with lighting and sound designers
Safety
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in technical aspects of theater or related discipline; at least two or more years technical theater experience can be substituted for a degree.
To apply, send resume to: jobs@actors-guild.com
