Supervisor for the technical areas of lighting and sound for the department, including theaters, studios, rehearsal rooms, and classrooms. Responsible for implementation and execution of designs, hanging and rigging, focusing, and set-up of sound systems for all departmental productions and special events. Maintains all lighting and sound equipment. Prices and purchases needed lighting and sound supplies within an established budget. Supervises limited hire and student employees. Teaches, supervises, and evaluates student labs in which students get practical experience with all technical aspects of theatrical lighting and sound. Trains and supervises student light and sound run crew members for departmental productions.