Production Manager

Production Manager (Project Management)

The Fox Theatre is seeking an experienced and dynamic

Production Manager to assistin management of all aspects of production related needs for events in the theatre, ensuring a safe and enjoyable guest experience for all internal and external guests. This includes but is not limited to assisting in managing communication and needs of artists, promoters, and clients; maintenance of the stage, production operations and house equipment; assigned capital project investments and oversight, and management of the union contract.

The Production Manager achieves this through the effective and coordinated management of the non-union Production department, the union house crew, union crews for events, and other clients, vendors, and partners

• Advance assigned events and productions, typically overseeing 5070% of scheduled shows.
• Coordinate all pre-show communications with artists, tour personnel, promoters, agents, and vendors.
• Determine event-specific production requirements, labor needs, schedules, budgets, and operational plans.
• Manage all aspects of event-day production for assigned shows.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for visiting productions, ensuring their needs are met while keeping internal stakeholders informed.
• Prepare and manage show settlements, invoicing, and payment processing.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

• Manage stage operations, house equipment maintenance, service contracts, and production-related work calls.
• Identify production equipment and supply needs and oversee purchasing activities.
• Coordinate projects with vendors and contractors from planning through completion.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized stage and backstage environments.
• Support assigned capital projects and operational improvements.

• Oversee union crew schedules, staffing levels, breaks, cuts, and work assignments.
• Partner with union leadership, house crew members, visiting productions, and production management staff to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all applicable union agreements and work rules.
• Ensure compliance with three union contracts and related labor requirements.
• Generate and approve accurate payroll records for union personnel.
• Review show payroll reports and authorize final payroll adjustments.

• Partner with the Director of Production to identify and implement training, safety, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate training programs, safety meetings, and work calls.
• Research industry best practices, equipment, and operational enhancements.

• Maintain consistent communication with production staff, union leadership, union crews, artists, vendors, and Fox Theatre personnel.
• Prepare professional written communications, production documentation, schedules, and reports.
• Foster positive working relationships across multiple departments and external partners.