Production Manager

Position Description

Title:

Production Manager

Department:
Production Department

Reports to:

Assistant Dean for Theatrical Production

Supervises: IATSE Local 1 crew during opera theatre and musical theatre events, Associate Production Manager

Internal Contacts:
Students, Faculty, Staff

External Contacts:
Overhire crew, IATSE Local 1 administration, guest artists, designers, theatrical equipment vendors including lighting, rigging, scene shops

Employment Status:
Full-time, exempt

Salary: $70,000 - $72,175

Domains:

* Work in tandem with various departments to plan and execute all theatrical productions including Youth Program productions.

* Assume the role of Production Manager for select theatrical productions.

* Schedule and lead all production meetings with assistance from Associate Production Managers.

* Build and maintain detailed physical production and labor budgets after receiving pre-approved budgets from the Assistant Dean for Theatrical Production.

* Create and maintain production calendars for all productions, with assistance from Associate Production Managers.

* Work in tandem with various departments to create project deadlines.

* Coordinate scheduling of orchestra and band rehearsals for all theatrical productions in collaboration with the Large Ensembles Manager and the Associate Director of Theatrical Operations.

* Serve as the primary contact for all

* Ensure that designers make deadlines and adhere to

* Source bids for all relevant departments after designs are approved, seeking cost-effective opportunities.

* Coordinate shared physical resources (i.e., platforms, soft goods, props and scenic stock) and verify gear availability per project, in collaboration with various team members.

* Provide support for the rehearsal room by managing rehearsal report requests, checking in on rehearsal room needs, and communicating with stage management.

* Attend all Design Presentations.

* Provide training and oversight to Associate Production Managers; assist with scheduling costume fittings for all theatrical productions.

* Create crew schedules based on the production calendar and within the labor budget, and secure all necessary production staff for theatrical productions. Positions include department heads, show crew, and load-in/strike labor.

* Coordinate payroll for part-time theatrical production labor in collaboration with the Performance and Production Operations Department Manager.

* Make purchases and approve expenses within preapproved budgets.

* Provide oversight for all activities in the theatre from load-in through strike.

* Present a final, reconciled budget after load-in and strike.

* Run post-mortem meetings to help improve the process in which MSM produces theatrical productions.

Job Requirements:

* 3+ years of production management experience.

* Working understanding of the operations of carpentry/rigging, automation, lighting, sound, props, and costumes.

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Zoom, Vectorworks is required.

* Ability to read and evaluate technical drawings.

* Experience with IATSE crews and contracts preferred.

* Professional demeanor and superb verbal and written communication skills.

* Comfortable in high-pressure situations; adaptable, solution-orientated, and skilled in collaboration.

* Strong working knowledge of theatrical production and rehearsal processes.

* Familiarity with and sensitivity to the performing arts and artist training environments.

* Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

* Ability to work irregular and extended working hours.

* Ability to move throughout the theatre and office environment and continuously perform essential functions for an extended period.

Contact Information:

Send letter of application and résumé including three references to:

Christina Teichroew

Assistant Dean for Theatrical Production

cteichroew

No phone calls, please.

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