Technical Director - Grammar & Middle School Musical Theater Production

New York, NY

Temporary

Mid Level

Technical Director for Grammar & Middle School Musical Theater Productions

Requirements & Responsibilities:

CGPS is seeking an experienced technical director (TD) for our February 2026 production of Alice in Wonderland Jr and May 2026 production of Annie, Kids. The TD will be responsible for basic lighting and sound design (performers will not be mic’d) in the school’s black box theater, as well as operating light and sound boards during the performances. The ideal candidate will have professional training and experience designing lights and sound for live theater. Excitement about working with middle schoolers and/or lower school students is essential.

For each production, TD will need to be present on site during rehearsals and performances for the three weeks indicated below. 2-3 Production meetings for each show will be scheduled over Zoom between November and January.

While candidates who can work for both productions are preferred, those who can only work one or the other will be considered as well. Please indicate in your cover letter if you can work only one production and which production that is OR if you are available to work both productions.

Time Period:

January 20-February 6, 2026 (Middle School)
April 20 - May 8, 2026 (Grammar School)

Time Commitment:

2 weeks of tech, 1 week of production per show
Approximately 30 hour commitment per show

Compensation:

$2000.00 per show

CGPS MISSION STATEMENT:

CGPS nurtures each student’s unique passions and talents inside and outside the classroom, unifying and inspiring members of its community in a rigorous but relaxed learning environment, preparing them for the finest colleges and instilling in them the confidence, ethical values and sense of purpose to embrace challenges, to achieve their dreams and to improve the world.

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