The position of Technical Director for Bedford Players will be available starting in the upcoming season (2024-25). We are now accepting expressions of interest in this volunteer position.
NOTE: The Technical Director, in the context of Bedford Players, is responsible for lights and sound only.
Duties
- Develop a technical plan (lighting and sound) in collaboration with the Director
• Prepare a technical script, noting all sound and light cues
• Set up and maintain all equipment and instruments
• Collect sound and musical effects from a variety of sources
• Operate the sound and lighting equipment during production in accordance with the
technical script (or has it run by the technical assistants)
• Discuss technical requirements with the Director near the beginning of rehearsals. Read
the play. Continue communicating with the Director regarding his/her vision.
• Attend some rehearsals.
• Hang/adjust lights
• Provide support and training for Technical Assistants
Time commitment
Meet with the director during the first 2 weeks of rehearsals to
discuss technical requirements. Attend 2-4 rehearsals to evaluate cast movement on stage
to be able to develop a lighting plan. Building sound cues typically requires 5 hours or
less. Lighting the stage for the production will typically require 15-20 hours with a
lighting crew. Usually for the two weeks prior to opening night, go to most rehearsals.
Run technical elements (sound/lights) for the technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and
performances.
Transition – the current Technical Director is happy to answer questions and provide support to the incoming TD for a smooth transition.
Space – Bedford Players performs in a church hall with seating for 136.
Equipment
- Lights – All LED fixtures, ETC Nomad control
- Sound – QLab 5
- MacOS used for both systems
Questions or expressions of interest can be directed to the President at president@bedfordplayers.ca.
Bedford Players Community Theatre is a community organization that operates on a volunteer basis. All participants are volunteers and their time, skills, and efforts are offered with no compensation. We appreciate all our volunteers and could do nothing without them!
