Shira Barnir

Bio

Shira Barnir is a Technical Director and Production Manager based in New York City. Originally from Northern California, she began her theatrical education at a performing arts high school, where her passion for behind-the-scenes work took root.

During her senior year at SUNY Purchase, she took on the challenge of technical directing two productions. However, she’s most proud of her consistent involvement in the Spring Rep productions and changeover crew throughout all four years, contributing in a wide range of roles.

Her passion for theatre drives her to blend creativity with strong organizational skills to bring productions to life. She’s excited to enter the industry and continue gaining hands-on experience in every stage of the production process.

Selected Work

The Seagull - Technical Director - Spring 2025

Scenic Designer: Jeison Lenis Lopez
Lighting Designer: Nolan Belcher
Costume Designer: Natalie Saint Rossy
Sound Designer: Will Schwerin
Photos by Matt Otto

Stick Fly - Technical Director - Spring 2025

Scenic Designer: Jeison Lenis Lopez
Lighting Designer: Nolan Belcher
Costume Designer: Laura Sternbach
Sound Designer: Jack Bombard
Photos by Matt Otto

Pride and Prejudice - Technical Director - Fall 2024

Scenic Designer: Jeison Lenis Lopez
Lighting Designer: Nolan Belcher
Costume Designer: Sierra Madison
Sound Designer: Chloe Casavant
Photos by Matt Otto

Intimate Apparel -  Lead Technical Designer/ Production Rigger - Spring 2024

Technical Director: Sofia Lavion
Scenic Designer: Matilyn Tamplin
Lighting Designer: Caelyn Speicher
Costume Designer: Laura Sternbach
Sound Designer: Theo Silverman
Photos by: Matt Photo

Luna Gale - Lead Technical Designer/ Production Rigger - Spring 2024

Technical Director: Sofia Lavion
Scenic Designer: Rachel Marie
Lighting Designer: Olivier Plamondon
Costume Designer: Sierra Madison
Sound Designer: Jeremy Burd
Photos by Matt Otto

How to Defend Yourself - Lead Technical Designer/ Production Rigger - Fall 2023

Technical Director: Julia Little
Scenic Designer: Zhengxue Qiao
Lighting Designer: Jeremy Burd
Costume Designer: Mace Veeder-Shave
Sound Designer: Katie Thorn
Photos by Matt Otto