Somerville Public Schools
25-26 Somerville High School Musical - Technical Director
Somerville Public Schools, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145
25-26 Somerville High School Musical - Technical Director
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Job Goal:
Somerville Arts for Youth seeks a Technical Director to support the Highlander Theatre Company (HTC) 2026 Musical Production of Between the Lines, which rehearses October 2025-January 2026 and performs January 29-31, 2026. The Technical Director will collaborate closely with the Director in all technical aspects of the production, with particular responsibility for mentoring technical theatre students and managing timelines and execution of scenery, lighting, sound, properties, costumes and projections.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Theatre, Theatre Education, or a related field
Demonstrated and recent experience in technical theatre, or related work with young people
Strong communication and organizational skills
Exemplary interpersonal skills for working effectively with students, staff, families, and the community
Experience in a multicultural and multilingual environment
Commitment to fostering student growth and inclusion through the performing arts
Preferred: Experience with lighting systems and hardware (ETC, IonXE lighting consoles)
Preferred: Experience with sound systems and hardware (especially Allen & Heath SQ series sound consoles)
Preferred: Experience with theatrical rigging systems.
Responsibilities
Support the Director in the planning and execution of the musical production
Participate remotely or in-person in regular Production Meetings (typically Friday afternoons, 2:45-3:45pm)
Mentor student technical leaders (Crew Heads) in all major technical departments
Provide individualized support to production team members
Collaborate with the Director to develop and communicate artistic and educational goals to students and staff
Maintain open communication with students and families regarding rehearsal schedules, expectations, and progress
Provide onsite support during all Technical and Dress Rehearsals (scheduled for January 24-28, 2026)
Terms Of Employment
Seasonal/Yearly Appointment
October 2025 - January 31, 2026
Location: Somerville High School
Stipend: $2,168
Position Reports to The K-12 Supervisor of Music
The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
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Job Goal:
Somerville Arts for Youth seeks a Technical Director to support the Highlander Theatre Company (HTC) 2026 Musical Production of Between the Lines, which rehearses October 2025-January 2026 and performs January 29-31, 2026. The Technical Director will collaborate closely with the Director in all technical aspects of the production, with particular responsibility for mentoring technical theatre students and managing timelines and execution of scenery, lighting, sound, properties, costumes and projections.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Theatre, Theatre Education, or a related field
Demonstrated and recent experience in technical theatre, or related work with young people
Strong communication and organizational skills
Exemplary interpersonal skills for working effectively with students, staff, families, and the community
Experience in a multicultural and multilingual environment
Commitment to fostering student growth and inclusion through the performing arts
Preferred: Experience with lighting systems and hardware (ETC, IonXE lighting consoles)
Preferred: Experience with sound systems and hardware (especially Allen & Heath SQ series sound consoles)
Preferred: Experience with theatrical rigging systems.
Responsibilities
Support the Director in the planning and execution of the musical production
Participate remotely or in-person in regular Production Meetings (typically Friday afternoons, 2:45-3:45pm)
Mentor student technical leaders (Crew Heads) in all major technical departments
Provide individualized support to production team members
Collaborate with the Director to develop and communicate artistic and educational goals to students and staff
Maintain open communication with students and families regarding rehearsal schedules, expectations, and progress
Provide onsite support during all Technical and Dress Rehearsals (scheduled for January 24-28, 2026)
Terms Of Employment
Seasonal/Yearly Appointment
October 2025 - January 31, 2026
Location: Somerville High School
Stipend: $2,168
Position Reports to The K-12 Supervisor of Music
The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
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