Technical Director

  • Contract
  • London

the american vicarious


Job Summary

the american vicarious — a Brooklyn-based company whose recent work in London includes Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley (Stone Nest 2023) and Fight for America! (2025) — is seeking a Technical Director for its upcoming London production, Our American Queen.

Job Description

Position: Technical Director – Our American Queen

Company: the american vicarious

Location: London (Bridewell Theatre)

Contract: Fixed Term (Pre-Production, Load-In, Tech, Run, and Strike)

Compensation: $601/week (ITC/Equity scale)

Working Hours: 30 hours/week

Compensation: Fee commensurate with ITC/Equity scale

Dates: Pre-Production December 2025 – Load-Out 8 February 2026

Schedule

Pre-Production: December 2025 (advance planning, vendor coordination, and design integration)

Load-In / Tech: 4 – 10 January 2026

Previews: 12 – 15 January 2026

Opening: 16 January 2026

Load-Out: 8 February 2026

Job Requirements

Experience:

  • Strong working knowledge of lighting, sound, rigging, and scenic systems.

  • Experience managing small-to-mid-scale venue load-ins and strikes.

  • Familiarity with ITC/Equity working practices, London theatre operations, and venue compliance.

  • Strong communication, budgeting, and scheduling skills.

  • Ability to collaborate with international design teams and local crew.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Technical Director
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Fri, 14 Nov 2025

  • Location:

    London

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