Profession technical director

Technical directors realise the artistic visions of the creators within technical constraints. They coordinate the operations of various production units, such as scene, wardrobe, sound and lighting, and make-up. They adapt the prototype and study the feasibility, implementation, operation and technical monitoring of the artistic project. They are also responsible for the stage equipment and technical equipment.

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Personality Type

• Artistic / Investigative
• Artistic / Realistic

Knowledge

• Theatre techniques

  Understand techniques that facilitate a successful presentation of a play.

Skills

• Coordinate with creative departments

  Coordinate activities with other artistic and creative departments.

• Promote health and safety

  Promote the importance of a safe working environment. Coach and support staff to participate actively in the continuous development of a safe working environment.

• Organise rehearsals

  Manage, schedule and run rehearsals for the performance.

• Coordinate technical teams in artistic productions

  Plan, coordinate and supervise the work of the technical teams such as scene, wardrobe, light and sound, make-up and hairdressing and props during set-up, rehearsals, performances and dismantling.

• Adapt to artists' creative demands

  Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.

• Negotiate health and safety issues with third parties

  Consult, negotiate and agree on potential risks, measures and safety procedures with third parties.

• Write risk assessment on performing arts production

  Assess risks, propose improvements and describe measures to be taken on a production level in performing arts.

Source: Sisyphus ODB