Direct Address Associate Producer

Associate Producer – Pocket Theatrics

This is a list of job expectations for the “Associate Producer” position with Pocket Theatrics, specializing in Pocket Theatric’s Direct Address.

Pocket Theatrics’s goal is to hire one associate producer per program. Associate Producers will have a foundational knowledge of producing, with a specialization in their specific program.

Each program has its own unique timeline. Each time commitment estimate given is based on when the program is actively running (submission opening through final performance/meeting). This level of commitment is not a consistent weekly expectation.

Initial Play readings and selection (4 hours)
Director Selection (1-2 hours)
Acting Cohort Selection (1-2 Hours)
Rehearsals (2 Hours
* Only when rehearsals don’t take place on the same days as the event)
Director Presentation and Talkback (3 hours, including set up and take down)

9-13 hours of work over 2 months as a producer

Inspired by Josh Sobel’s Howlround article, Direct Address’s mission is to provide new directors in Chicago with an opportunity to connect with established creatives and theatre companies.

Direct Address is a program to create a designated pipeline for directors to get more facetime in front of more established theatre companies, directors, and playwrights. It is focused on creating connections within each group for collaboration in the future.

Compensation is $50 per project produced. Additionally, we will help with any professional development opportunities (updated headshots, website/artistic statement review, etc.).

This position requires the ability to do thoughtful script evaluation, run a rehearsal room, navigate disagreements/conflict should they arise, and lead a producing process. This also includes being a clear communicator, having good time management skills, and feeling comfortable in a leadership position. On average, this role requires a time commitment of 60 hrs a year. We recognize that conflicting schedules and other responsibilities may come up and we will work with the Associate Producer’s schedule and capacity to ensure both our needs and theirs are being met.

• Assist with identifying leads for Direct Address programming.
• Assist Lead Producers on pre‑event preparation (reviewing Google Forms, email templates, and securing venues).
• Assist in the Script, Director, and Actor selection process.
• Read each script and provide notes on fit for the program.
• Reach each director application and provide notes on fit for the program.
• Review the cast breakdown and provide input.
• Follow up with artists to ensure we have payment information, bios, and other essential information for all directors, actors, dramaturgs, and playwrights.
• Provide Day‑of Director support and supervision.
• Serve as a point of contact for actors, directors, and attendees during event.
• Escort the Guest Director through rehearsal observation and Q and
  
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• Provide post‑event email coordination.
• Sending out the post‑mortem and answering any follow‑up questions from attendees/participants.