Tinton Falls, New Jersey, Ranney School seeks an experienced technical theater director to assist with the Lower, Middle, and Upper School theatrical productions. Experience with light and sound design, carpentry, scenic design and execution, and stage management are crucial. This contracted role requires extreme flexibility and collaboration with our cross divisional Theater faculty–supporting, enhancing, and working towards continuous growth and high standards of Ranney’s award-winning Performing Arts Program.

Primary? ?Job? ?Responsibilities:

Together with the play and musical directors, design the set and develop lighting and sound designs

Build sets on stage for each production, adhering to the combined space stipulations of Panther Hall and meet set construction deadlines

Act as Stage Manager for productions and guide student assistant stage managers

Supervise and train student-led technical theatre crews during rehearsals and performance runs in a range of technical theater elements; including set design and construction, props, sound and lights, and stage management

Work kindly and inclusively with all student age levels and adult volunteers

Be able to effectively manage multiple projects

Manage and care for equipment while maintaining systems and theatrical elements of Panther Hall during rehearsal processes and performances

Be available for night and weekend work sessions as needed and until mid-evening during tech weeks and performances

Attend Production Meetings in person and/or virtually and be available for virtual communication, along with 3 weeks on campus (2-8pm) leading up to the LS & MS shows, and 4 weeks on campus leading up to the US shows.

LS: April 9 & 10, 2027

MS: December 2026 or January 2027 tentative

US: Play - November 6 & 7, 2026  Musical - March 4, 5, & 6, 2027

Collaborate positively with a solution-based approach and communicate effectively with theater personnel, facilities coordinator, and school leaders to support the production team, student and departmental success, as well as ensure that technical resources are available and operational for community events

Experience:

Demonstrated experience with school students of all ages in a theater or related arts program

Proficiency with construction materials and tools that would be used in set building

Proficiency in lighting design and execution, stage light installation, and with typical technical hardware such as the ETC family of lighting boards, Q lab, and soundboards

Proficiency in sound design and and the ability to train and oversee student leaders

Proficiency in stage management and the ability to train and oversee student leaders

Stipend for this contracted role is $23,000, paid in pro-rated installments within two weeks after each production and contingent upon successful completion of job responsibilities.