Job (Drumheller): Production Manager

Theatre Alberta; Drumheller; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Theatre Alberta invites applications for a Production Manager to oversee the Badlands Passion Play, staged at the Badlands Amphitheatre in southern Alberta. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will coordinate wardrobe, sound, props, stage management, scenic arts, and volunteers to deliver a safe, timely and high-quality production.

You will lead a production team, manage budgets, develop calendars, and liaise with department heads to ensure seamless performances from rehearsal through

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Theatre Technology/Management schooling.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in theatre management.
• Strong understanding of theatre organization.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to work daytime, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with Vectorworks or AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, mentorship and direction to the technical theatre staff and oversee necessary training about the venue.
• Coordinate all technical requirements for proper execution of events at the venue.
• Plan and supervise production requirements for the annual season productions, including deadlines with all departments.
• Manage and track production budgets as set by the Executive Director & Board of Directors.
• Assist in hiring the seasonal artistic team and production personnel (interviews, negotiating fees, travel/housing, contracts).
• Manage production team and design process from concept through construction, rehearsal, opening and run.
• Develop and manage all rehearsal/production calendars and performance schedules.
• Lead weekly production meetings during rehearsals/performances.
• Oversee the annual strike-week and winterization of production areas.
• Attend to inquiries through personal, telephone, and written communication.

Skills

Theatre management

Budgeting

Volunteer coordination

Event production

MS Office

Social media

Education

Theatre tech school

Theatre management schooling

Tools

MS Office

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Job description

The Virgin Trial - Alberta Theatre Projects The Virgin Trial Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Photo Credits

Now in its 26th season, the Badlands Passion Play is an epic portrayal of the life of Jesus set on Canada's largest outdoor theatre stage with up to 180 performers on stage. Our 35 member Production team works with the volunteer and paid actor cast to present 9 performance each July to an aggregate audience of over 13,000. We invite you to consider joining us this coming season.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Production Manager is responsible for the overall execution of the Badlands Passion Play, taking place in Badlands Amphitheatre within the overall budget and time constraints of the production. This involves coordinating the operations of the various Production Teams (who will report directly to the Production Manager): wardrobe, sound, props, stage management, scenic arts, Volunteer Coordination etc.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• A minimum of 2 years of Theatre Technology/Management Schooling.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in the theatre industry as a manager.
• A strong understanding of theatre organization
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• A working knowledge of Mainstream Social Media
• A working knowledge of theatrical technology
• Must enjoy working in a challenging creative environment with a large group of eclectic personalities
• Excellent Inter-personal skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Willing and able to walk the challenging outdoor, 60-acre set
• A valid driver's license is required
• Valuable related experience includes: Vectorworks or AutoCAD, working in theatres with volunteers and/or large casts; certification in theatre rigging; experience with outdoor theatre and/or working with animals and First AID
• Must be able to work daytime, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Areas of Oversight

• Provide supervision, mentorship and direction to the technical theatre staff and oversee necessary training about the venue.
• Coordinate all technical requirements for the proper execution of events happening within the venue relating to the Badlands Passion Play.
• Plan and supervise the execution of production requirements for the annual season productions (includes creating and maintaining deadlines with all departments)
• Manage and track production budgets as set by the Executive Director & Board of Directors.
• Assist in hiring the seasonal artistic team and production personnel (interviews, negotiating fees, arranging travel and/or housing, and issuing contracts, etc.)
• Manage production team and design process from initial concept though construction, rehearsal, opening and run including oversight of all disciplines' labour, materials and rentals
• Develop and manage all rehearsal/production calendars and performance schedules
• Lead weekly production meetings during the season of rehearsals/performances.
• Oversee the annual strike-week at the end of the Badlands Passion Play season.
• Oversee the annual winterization of the production areas.
• Compile notes that will inform crews on how to better productions.
• Receive notes from Heads of Departments and the Executive Director and delegate them to the proper departments.
• Co-ordinate the animal actors for the show with their owners and assist the Assistant Stage Manager - Animals in their care.
• Enforce and stay up to date on current health and safety concerns/policies
• Participate in Leadership Team meetings
• Take charge of the volunteer email addresses so as to answer questions etc until the time that the Volunteer Coordinator starts seasonal contract.
• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to cultivate and maintain a healthy volunteer company.
• Available during performances to problem solve and as a resource for technical emergencies which may arise.
• Occasional physical work is required, including but not limited to: lifting heavy weights, awkward positions, climbing ladders, Aerial lifts and working at heights.
• Attend to all inquiries through personal, telephone, and written communication.
• Other duties as required

Dates

March 1st - First Day
May 9th - First Day of Rehearsal
July 5th - Opening Night
July 21st - Closing Night
August 31st - Last Day

Compensation

3500$ - 4200$ a month dependent on experience

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