[Usittne] TD Job available

[Clyde Tyndale]

Please pass this along to anyone in the Theatre/Academic community that you think might be interested:

TD/Production Manager - College Light Opera Company (CLOC)

This position is split full time and limited part time as follows:
• Full Time/Onsite - Mid May through August (Room and Board provided on campus)
• Part Time/Offsite – September through Mid May (primarily recruiting and consulting with 
Executive/Artistic Director and General Manager)

**In the interest of clarity; The job is designed around, but is not limited to, someone in an early 
academic career, ie; tenure seeking, term or adjunct faculty or staff, as a summer gig, augmenting 
an academic job. Three and a half months+/- of summer stock (nine weeks of which are "summer stock 
intense") with the balance of the year being a few hours per month of phone conversations, reviewing 
resumes, reviewing equipment purchases, etc. The off season time is included to allow input into the 
continuity and decision making of the company.

Category: TD/Production Management
Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts (Cape Cod)
Position: TD/Production Manager
Deadline: Jan 31, 2019
Posted: Dec. 4, 2018

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The TD/Production Manager is responsible for the management of the production staff and the 
production elements of CLOC’s activities. Reporting to the Executive/Artistic Director, and working 
with the General Manager, this position maintains a high level of artistic integrity, safety and 
appropriate working environment for artistic and production personnel. The Production Manager/TD 
also works to support the maintenance and improvement of the facility with specific attention to the 
theatre spaces and equipment therein.

JOB DUTIES:
• Prepare, manage and monitor production budgets with the General Manager to ensure accurate 
expenditures and adherence to production, staffing, and maintenance budget lines.
• Plan and maintain the production schedule for each show of a nine show season
• Recruit and supervise young designers and production staff
• Ensure all production personnel are well trained, all activities in the production department are 
handled in a safe and responsible manner, and that the performance space is well maintained
• Create and maintain technical documentation and inventories
• Create and/or review construction drawings for all scenic elements
• Work with young designers and production staff to ensure that all productions are realized to the 
highest artistic standard, within the constraints of CLOC’s schedules and budget
• Participate in build and load in as needed
• Manage the maintenance and repair of the facility and equipment

Qualifications / Required Skills

REQUIREMENTS:
• A thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used 
in the operation of stage settings, rigging, scenery, lighting systems
• Ability to read and/or produce technical drawings in Vectorworks and/or AutoCad
• Experience working with lighting consoles (ETC Ion) and digital reinforcement sound systems 
(Yamaha MRX-7D)
• Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and laws, with 
specific regards to the live performance guidelines
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and to establish and meet deadlines in a timely manner
• High professional standards with acute attention to details
• Exceptional mentoring, communication and collaborative skills with a demonstrated ability to lead 
and motivate people

QUALIFICATIONS:
• MFA or equivalent experience, with a specialization in theatre and a passion for working with 
young people
• Two to five years experience working as a TD and/or production manager in a academic, summer stock 
or independent theatre context
• Valid Driver’s License

DESIRABLE ASSETS:
• ETCP Certification is an asset
• OSHA-30 or OSHA-10 Certification, or willingness to acquire, is an asset
• Experience teaching/mentoring in an academic institution is an asset
• Experience in one or two week summer stock theatre is an asset

Additional Information:
The College Light Opera Company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from 
all qualified candidates.

Start date: (Offsite) in February 2019, resuming September 2019. Minimal monthly hours negotiable.
Start date: (Onsite) negotiable date in May 2019 and runs through the end of August, 2019.
Salary: Salary is in the $12,000 range and will be commensurate with experience.

(Again, in the interest of clarity; The job is designed around, but not limited to, someone in an 
early academic career, ie: tenure seeking, term or adjunct faculty or staff, as a summer gig, 
augmenting an academic position. Three and a half months+/- of summer stock and the balance of the 
year being a few hours per month of phone conversations, reviewing resumes, etc.)

About the Company: The College Light Opera Company is an independent not-for-profit educational 
theatre, providing a community in which young artists have the opportunity to practice and perfect 
their art in a supportive and nurturing environment. CLOC is the largest resident theatre company in 
the United States. Located in Falmouth on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, the company performs at the 
historic Highfield Theatre, producing nine operettas and musicals each season. CLOC is one of the 
only summer theatres still performing with a full pit orchestra.

Founded in 1969, the company consists of 32 singers, an 18-piece orchestra, a Production Manager/TD, 
3 designers, 13 technicians, 2 box office representatives, 2 accompanists, 2 associate conductors, a 
choreographer, a stage manager, a co-op work director, a chef, a general manager, a marketing 
director and a bullpen of professional directors and conductors; all of whom spend the summer 
working in a professional atmosphere free of other academic responsibilities under the leadership of 
our Executive/Artistic Director.

The Company members are selected annually from college level applicants studying theatre or music 
from across the country and around the world. The members of the Company are dedicated to refining 
their craft under the guidance of a trained professional staff.

The Company members are selected annually from applicants studying theatre or music from across the 
country and around the world. The members of the Company are dedicated to refining their craft under 
the guidance of a trained professional staff.

RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO: apply at collegelightoperacompany.com