Job Description
SET DESIGNER/TECHNICIANS’ RESPONSIBILITIES: The Set Designer/ Technicians shall be responsible
to CTOC for design of the set for a production. Such responsibilities shall include, but not be
limited to, the following activities:
- Participate in a production meeting prior to auditions. The production meeting will
be attended by the Director, Assistant Director, Set Technicians, Costume Designer,
Prop Master, CTOC’s General Manager. - Coordinate and meet with the Director prior to rehearsal beginning for each show to
discuss the Director’s vision for the set design. - Coordinate with the Director and the Clay Center Liaison the Backdrops that will be
ordered for the production. - Within fifteen (15) days of meeting with the Director, prepare a drawing or illustration
of the design concept that must be presented and approved by the Director. - Notify CTOC’s 2nd Vice President or General Manager of any costs or expenses for the
design and building of the set that are over the prescribed set budget. - Consult with Director regarding set plans and any issues regarding construction and
design that occur during the building process. - Construct the set in a manner that is safe and appropriate for children. Additionally,
the set shall be constructed in such a manner so as to not cause any damage to the
stage upon installation or set up. - At certain times during the construction process, the Director will inspect the set to
ensure compliance with plans and safety requirements. The Set Technicians will
discuss any concerns the Director may have in regard to the set and make appropriate
changes as needed and agreed upon by the Director and Set Technicians. If there are
issues between the Director and Set Technicians regarding the set design, plan, set,
safety, etc., the Director and Set Technicians will immediately contact the General
Manager and 2nd Vice-President of CTOC, to discuss the issues. - Set Technician should have the majority of the set prepared and ready to use the
Sunday of tech week. - Set Technician is responsible for moving and installing the set into the performance
venue (including arrangements for a rental truck). The set must be moved to the
theater venue by 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, of tech week. - During the week of technical rehearsals and school performances, Set Technician will
be available should issues or concerns with the set arise. - Ensure that all set pieces are removed from the performance venue at the end of the
last show. The Set Technician will also ensure that within two (2) weeks after the last
performance and strike of the set, the set pieces are not only returned to the CTOC
workshop, but the set and construction area are organized and cleaned. - Responsible for ensuring the backdrops are shipped back to the rental company the
day after strike. - If a Teen Apprentice Set Tech is identified, Set Technicians will work with the Beyond
the Stage CTOC Board Advisor to create tentative schedule & expectations for teen
apprentice.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CTOC is an equal opportunity employer. CTOC’s policy is to afford equal
employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status,
physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation or age and to comply with
applicable laws and regulations. All employment decisions will be consistent with
the principle of equal employment opportunity.
