Production Manager

Job Purpose

Theatre Under the Stars, nationally recognized for its innovative programming, ambitious educational programs, and professional Broadway-scale musical productions, seeks to add a Production Manager (PM) to its talented production team. The PM actively fully supports the Artistic vision of the theatre through the seamless and collaborative implementation of all production elements and processes. We are seeking a collaborative, creative, and experienced theatre professional to help create and foster an atmosphere of efficiency, artistic advocacy, and technical proficiency.

Working closely with and reporting to the Associate Artistic Director, the ideal candidate possesses advanced knowledge in theatrical budgeting and operations coupled with a strong understanding and ability to support all departments. TUTS is seeking a PM who can deliver and execute tactical and managerial production needs from pre-planning, pre-production, load in, to the final staged production that is professional, safe, entertaining and technically accomplished.

The production manager will report through the Associate Artistic Director who will oversee the production department budget, staff, and workflow.

• In collaboration with the Artistic Director and Associate Artistic Director, oversees the execution of all production requirements in support of the work across Theatre Under The Stars annual season—comprised of produced, co‑produced, developed and presented touring productions, education/civic programs, special events and creative partnerships.
• In collaboration with the Director of Education and Associate Artistic Director, evaluate and support programmatic needs of the education arm of TUTS ensuring smooth integration of students in mainstage productions, summer programs, and other activities as well as supporting general technical needs for the school as applicable.
• Provides project management of all aspects of assigned projects and supports production infrastructure and assets; including, but not limited to determining labor numbers per show (submitting IATSE labor calls), confirming design schedules and getting bids sent out, evaluating quotes from vendors for most cost effective and quality driven standards, oversight of IATSE personnel for show needs and warehouse/shop spaces as well as any coordinator or part time support staff for production.
• Daily point of contact for pre‑planning, pre‑production, Load in, and general show needs with Designers (holding designers to deadlines, secure their plots, submit gear requests, confirm deliveries/pick‑ups, scheduling pre‑production meetings, etc.).
• Manages the maintenance and distribution of production calendars and budgets to all applicable TUTS constituents and to creative team members.
• Will be expected to track all production expenses, and participate in monthly reconciliation with Finance, reforecasting, and budget planning as needed.
• Ensures the resources and support available to production departments and creative teams are clearly articulated, fall within the parameters of the approved budget(s), and manages to achieve the artistic vision and high standards of TUTS.
• Provides management throughout the life cycle of assigned productions (including post production), in concert with appropriate stakeholders, problem solves technical issues which arise during the project execution and coming up with productive and efficient solutions when consensus cannot be reached.
• Responsible for the supervision and hiring (when applicable) of production staff, as well as providing leadership and direction to Production Heads, the Production Coordinator, and other union department heads (IATSE, TWU, AFM), as applicable.
• Supports the Shop Manager by assisting with operational priorities, coordinating cross‑departmental efforts, and addressing the day‑to‑day needs of the shop to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensures that all designs and operations adhere to Theater Under the Stars’ safety protocols, and adhere to organizational, union, and legal policies/procedures.
• Collaboratively manages production related payroll, data entry, and activities with the…