General: The Acting Company seeks a Touring Technical Director/Associate Production Manager (TD/APM) for their 2024-25 National Tour. The TD/APM will join the production during its design and rehearsal process in NYC while beginning the tour advance with the Production Manager. The TD/APM will help tech the production at its regional presenting theatre with the rest of the technical tour staff. While on the road, the TD/APM will personally oversee the scenic load-in while coordinating the work of all departments and tour staff (Lighting Supervisor, Sound Supervisor, Costume Supervisor, Stage Management) at each tour venue. The TD/APM will be a leader on the tour and must be dedicated to creating safe, open, and productive workspaces.

Company Information: The Acting Company (www.theactingcompany.org) is a fifty-year-old theatre company dedicated to developing artists and audiences through national repertory tours. This season+rsquo;s two show repertory will include August Wilson+rsquo;s Two Trains Running (directed by Lili-Anne Brown) and William Shakespeare+rsquo;s Comedy of Errors (directed by Devin Brain). The rep will rehearse in NYC, tech and run at a regional presenting theatre in January 2025 in Ventura, CA, before touring nationally from February 2025-May 2025 in a wide variety of theatrical venues from Kravis Center in West Palm Beach to American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco.

Responsibilities:
-Work with Production Manager to manage design and pre-production process, resolving issues of scale, budget, scheduling, design, or communication.
-Manage and supervise tour production personnel in coordination with the Producing Director, Associate Producer, and Production Manager.
-Serve as primary technical liaison between tour and venues, coordinating and leading meetings with presenting house personnel to discuss tour advance information.
-Assist with scenic load-in and notes during tech to prepare for putting the show on the road after its initial run.
-Create tour truck pack plan in collaboration with tour staff and Production Manager.
-Prep and restock department kits with tour staff and Production Manager in preparation for tour.
-Prepare for and oversee load in and strike at each tour venue +ndash; maintaining safety, efficiency, and the quality of the design execution within each venue+rsquo;s idiosyncrasies.
-Act as point of contact on the road for tour travel vehicles (bus + truck) in collaboration with the Associate Producer and Company Manager.
-Facilitate any additional rehearsals needed on tour with Company Management and Stage Management.
-Ensure that all technical equipment (soft goods, props, etc.) is fully repaired, maintained, cleaned, returned (if rented), and packed for storage at the end of the tour.

Qualifications:
-At least 5 years of carpentry, technical direction, production management, or equivalent experience
-Able to lift up to 50 lbs., push/pull 100lbs, stand for extended periods of time (3+ hours), navigate multiple levels of stairs.
-Basic drafting skills are a plus.
-Previous experience with theatrical touring or travel is a plus.
-A valid US driver's license is a plus.
-Must have NYC housing for pre-production weeks. Housing provided during Tech process and Tour.

Production Timeline + Fees (as of May 2024, subject to change, exact dates TBD):
-July-October 2024: Pre-Production
--TD/APM works hourly (~10-20 hrs/week), as needed for design process and tour advance
--Remote work possible, hours flexible --$30/hour

-November 5-6, 2024: First Day of Rehearsal, Company EDI Training in New York, NY
--Company Introductions and EDI Training
--$30/hour

-November-December 2024: Tour Advance
--TD/APM works hourly (~10-20 hrs/week), as needed for design process and tour advance
--Remote work possible, hours flexible
--$30/hour

-January 2-18, 2025: Tech + Previews in Ventura, CA
--TD/APM begins full-time, onsite work for Tech and Tour Advance
--$1,250/week

-January 19-31, 2025: Tour Advance + Prep in New York, NY
--TD/APM advances tour with tour staff
--$1,250/week

-February 1-May 11, 2025: National Tour
--TD/APM works full-time on the road
--Dates include a final week post tour to pack the show, make returns, finish final paperwork
--$1,250/week

Equal Opportunity employer:
The Acting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Salary:
$1,250/week while in production. Pre-production work will be paid on an hourly basis ($30/hr) as needed. The position is overtime exempt. Hotels and per diem provided on the road.

Application Process:
Please submit one document including a cover letter, resume, and (3) three references to careers@theactingcompany.org with Technical Director and your last name in the subject line. No mail or calls. Interviews will begin June 17, 2024.