Vice President, Programming & Production

Position Summary

The Vice President, Programming & Production will serve as The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory’s chief programmer and artistic curator, shaping the creative identity, commercial vitality, and audience experience across its stages. As one of the organization’s lead content strategists, this individual will source, evaluate, negotiate, book, produce, and program a dynamic mix of Broadway engagements, original theatrical productions, touring shows, concerts, comedy, special events, and mission‑aligned work that drives sales, expands audiences, and strengthens the theatre’s artistic profile.

In close partnership with the President & CEO, senior leadership team, and The Hanover Theatre Repertory (THT Rep), the Vice President will develop and implement a cohesive, forward‑looking programming strategy that balances artistic ambition with financial sustainability. They will cultivate relationships with agents, producers, and touring partners; assess market trends; and build seasons that elevate visibility, deepen community impact, and support both earned and contributed revenue.

Overseeing the full arc of programmed content, from concept and curation through contracting, budgeting, marketing alignment, and production execution, they will ensure that every event is delivered with excellence, creativity, and a high standard of service. In collaboration with the production, operations, and other internal partners, this leader will also oversee the technical and logistical infrastructure that brings each artistic choice to life while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and artistic ambition.

• Develop, implement, and financially evaluate a balanced, marketable, and diverse programming strategy for the Main Stage, Jean McDonough Arts Center (Brick Box Theater and Pop Up Gallery), student matinees, Broadway, and other Hanover Theatre & Conservatory events, ensuring alignment with earned revenue goals and audience demand.
• Engage with Broadway co‑promoters, producers, touring companies, presenters, promoters, artists, and organizations to secure high‑quality bookings and partnerships, with attention to market viability and revenue potential.
• Negotiate contracts, license agreements, budgets, and financial settlements for mainstage events, ensuring financial terms support sustainable earned‑revenue outcomes.
• Collaborate with operations, marketing/communications, finance, senior leadership, and visiting partners to ensure effective planning, marketing, budgeting, and implementation, integrating revenue considerations into programming decisions.
• Cultivate local, regional, national, and international relationships that support diverse, accessible, and financially sound programming.
• Convene internal and external stakeholders to develop equitable programs, consistent programming practices, and marketable annual seasons.
• Embrace other program vision, strategy, and implementation responsibilities as needed.

• Participate actively as a senior leadership team member and principal partner to the President and CEO, advancing long‑term strategy, operational effectiveness, institutional priorities, and community impact.
• Provide strategic oversight of production operations, ensuring resources, staffing, labor relationships, and technical execution align with programming goals.
• Supervise the proper preparation, maintenance, and operation of production facilities, events, and the Wurlitzer Organ in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Develop capital equipment, facility upgrade, budgeting, staffing, and growth plans in collaboration with the President & CEO and other senior staff.
• Collaborate with the President & CEO, Board, senior leadership team, city officials, Downtown Business District stakeholders, audiences, artists, and community partners to strengthen the theatre’s relevance, vibrancy, reach, and impact.
• Identify and maximize earned revenue and growth opportunities, including merchandise concessions, rentals, production services, additional…