UW Madison--Job Description-- Assistant Technical Director

The job of the Assistant Technical Director (ATD) is to perform the duties below and to function as the Technical Director in the TD's absence.

Duties during the Preplanning Period:

l. Learn the script and the production concept.

2. Assist the TD and Shop Supervisor in organizing work required to prepare the shop for crews.

3. Verify levels of supplies, tool maintenance, condition of rigging systems and level of rigging supplies with the Shop Supervisor.

4. Locate and price out scenery materials as directed by the TD; prepare a list of alternatives, if requested.

5. Review proposed solutions to problems of construction and organization; play the role of devil's advocate to the TD.

6. Serve as Master Drafter for the preparation of shop drawings; coordinate a team of drafters, when necessary.

7. Assist the TD to determine the order of construction of units.

8. Prepare schedules mapping the time frame required in the construction and finishing steps of each unit; forms are available.

Duties during Construction, Assembly & Load-In Period:

l. Assist the TD and Master Carpenter (MC) in maintaining production QUALITY, SCHEDULE AND COST CONTROL.

2. Work one lab session per week as an assistant to the MC.

3. Order construction materials as directed by the TD.

4. Coordinate the security and maintenance of all materials, tools, hardware and props with the Shop Supervisor.

5. Make management decisions in the absence of the TD.

6. Assume a leadership role in the Load-in and Installation of the scenery and props.

7. Assist the TD in the coordination of the Load-In with other departments (costumes, lighting, paint, props, sound, management).

Duties during the Technical Rehearsal & Performance Period:

1. Assist the TD as directed in the planning and execution of the choreography of scenery and props during performances.

2. Attend all technical rehearsals, take notes and assist the TD as directed.

3. Coordinate the execution of rehearsal and set/prop completion notes, as directed by the TD.

Duties during the Cleanup:

1. Assist the TD in planning the order of strike and the allocation of crew and work space.

2. Assume a leadership role during Strike.

3. Complete all production records (schedules, drawings, accounting and correspondence); collate items into a archival package (disks preferred) for University Theatre (UT) records.

Line of Responsibility:

1. Your immediate supervisor is the TD, followed by the UT/TD.

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