Though the Drama Department was officially formed in 1986, theatrical productions have been a part of Punahou curricular or co-curricular activities since its founding in 1841. Punahou School is currently seeking a Full Time Temporary Technical Director & Academy Theatre Faculty who will take primary direction from the Director of K-12 Theatre/Academy Department Head and will be responsible for the various production directors for Punahou School production activities in support of all theatre productions such as Variety Show, Jr. School and Academy mainstage productions, musical and dance productions. Primary duties will include, but are not limited to:
Teach 1-2 Technical Theatre classes for grades 9-12 and serve as an Academy Advisor.
Supervising, advising, and mentoring students, and all production and operations aspects pertaining to scenic design, construction, lighting, and sound design and implementation.
Supervises job duties and day to day responsibilities for the Assistant Technical Director, technical theatre students, volunteers, and/or others providing technical support.
Actively leads and manages pre- through post-production technical project phases.
Position Details:
Work Year: 10.5 Months
School Year: 2024-2025, September - February 2025
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, frequent early mornings, after hours and weekends to accommodate production needs
Faculty Salary Range*: $58,380 - $118,097, Prorated based on instructional days
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Theatre, Theatre, or related field. Master of Fine Arts in Theatre preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
Three (3) years of proven experience in theatrical set design and construction.
Three (3) years of experience as a teacher of middle school or high school students.
Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Contemporary knowledge of construction and set design, lighting design, stage rigging, audio and sound reinforcement, stage management or production management, professional standards of stage safety, current technical theatre trends and technological innovations.
Punahou School offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay and benefits. The pay rate reflects the range of pay for faculty, which is dependent upon educational attainment and years of relevant experience.
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