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JOB - TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - BLYTH
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Technical Director 
Blyth Festival Theatre, Blyth Ontario 

The Blyth Festival is currently searching for a candidate to fill the
seasonal position of Technical Director. The contract will start in
early May and conclude in early September, subject to change.  

In 2006, the Blyth Festival presents a repertory summer season of four
new Canadian plays. The Blyth Festival takes place in Blyth Memorial
Hall, a municipally owned 444 seat theatre. The Festival owns an
administration building, a shop building, and a separate space as a
Writers' Centre. There are two rehearsal halls, one of which functions
as a studio theatre, and ample backstage space for repertory
changeovers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
- Liaise with designers 
- Assist with costing of productions
- Assist with build, change-over and storage scheduling 
- Supervision of builds 
- Research, sourcing and buying of materials and equipment 
- Supervise and assist with set changeovers 

REQUIRED SKILLS: 
- Thorough background in all aspects of technical theatre 
- Excellent problem solving skills and a creative spirit 
- Proven management experience and good communication skills 
- Strong team player 
- Experience with purchase orders and financial reporting 
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety policies 

Interested candidates should respond in writing by March 10, 2006 to: 
Artistic Director, Blyth Festival, PO Box 10, Blyth ON, N0M 1H0 or by
e-mail: ecoates at blythfestival.com

Applications by fax will not be accepted.
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Toronto, ON M5C 3C4