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Experienced Technical Directors Needed for NYC's Fresh Fruit Festival
All Out Arts, Inc. seeks adaptable TDs to manage diverse performances in fast-paced 2-week theater event
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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New York City's annual Fresh Fruit Festival, a 24-year celebration of LGBTQ+ arts and culture, is seeking experienced Technical Directors (TDs) to bring a diverse range of performances to life. The festival, running April 20 to May 3, 2026, offers a fast-paced environment within a modern 89-seat Manhattan theater, requiring adaptability and technical expertise to manage a high volume of shows.
Why it matters
The role of the Technical Director is crucial in independent theater, where they must handle a large number of productions in a short timeframe, unlike large-scale Broadway shows. The Fresh Fruit Festival provides a platform for emerging LGBTQ+ artists, fostering a vibrant indie theater community in New York City.
The details
The festival TDs will be responsible for refining a pre-designed 'rep-plot' to suit each director's vision, rather than creating entirely new lighting designs. Proficiency in programming vari-focus and LED-color instruments is essential, as is the ability to collaborate with stage managers and directors. The festival provides two Technical/Logistical Stage Managers to assist TDs during tech rehearsals and show calls.
- The festival runs from April 20 through May 3, 2026.
- The TD position is offered as an Independent Contractor (1099-NEC) with a $150 retainer paid upfront, and the balance paid before the load-out.
The players
All Out Arts, Inc.
The non-profit organization that presents the Fresh Fruit Festival, with a mission of 'Fighting Prejudice Through the Arts'.
Fresh Fruit Festival
A 24-year-old New York City festival celebrating LGBTQ+ arts and culture, encompassing theater, performance, poetry, comedy, music, dance, and visual arts.
The Wild Project
The 89-seat Manhattan theater that hosts the Fresh Fruit Festival.
What’s next
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a short note of interest via email to the provided contact.
The takeaway
The Fresh Fruit Festival's need for adaptable Technical Directors highlights the unique challenges of independent theater, where TDs must manage a high volume of diverse productions in a short timeframe. This opportunity provides a platform for LGBTQ+ artists to showcase their talents and contribute to the vibrant indie theater community in New York City.
