Artistic Director - Los Angeles

The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre seeks an Artistic Director to ensure a dynamic mix of comedy programming. The role involves partnering with artistic teams, providing feedback, and building industry relationships to enhance the audience experience. This full-time position requires significant experience in comedy production and a strategic approach to programming.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing creative productions is crucial.
• Must have strong relationships within the comedy industry.
• Able to provide clear, actionable feedback to creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a diverse mix of comedy programming on stage.
• Solicit and develop show pitches from performers.
• Attend performances and provide constructive notes.

Skills

Relationship Building

Feedback Delivery

Program Development

Strategic Planning

Education

Experience in Comedy Production

Understanding of Artistic Programming

Job description

Company Description

The Upright Citizens Brigade is home for all things comedy. Whether you’re interested in writing, performing, becoming a stronger public speaker, or just love seeing comedy, UCB has you covered! Our highly trained faculty represents the best writers and performers working in comedy today. The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre was founded by Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh in 1999 and operates Theaters and Training Centers in New York & Los Angeles with Austin and Pittsburgh on its way.

Company Description

The Upright Citizens Brigade is home for all things comedy. Whether you’re interested in writing, performing, becoming a stronger public speaker, or just love seeing comedy, UCB has you covered! Our highly trained faculty represents the best writers and performers working in comedy today. The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre was founded by Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh in 1999 and operates Theaters and Training Centers in New York & Los Angeles with Austin and Pittsburgh on its way.

Job Description

Ensure the right mix of comedy programming is on stage—partnering closely with the artistic and the venue team to create an outstanding audience and performer experience.

Core Responsibilities

• Program Shows
• Solicit pitches from performers and writers
• Develop and refine concepts with talent; encourage experimentation
• Schedule new, recurring, and one-off shows; decide on renewals
• Provide Notes
• Attend performances, synthesize feedback, and deliver clear, unified notes to showrunners and house teams
• Cast & Support House Teams
• Plan and run annual/bi-annual auditions for Harold, Maude, Characters Welcome, and Lloyd in support of Director of Improv and Director of Sketch
• Convene a diverse audition panel
• Match newly formed teams with qualified coaches and monitor their progress
• Cultivate Industry Relationships & Insights
• Track emerging comedy trends, talent, and formats to keep programming fresh and relevant.
• Build and maintain relationships with agents, festivals, and other industry partners to create growth and showcase opportunities for UCB performers.

Additional Information

Please attach one PDF in the ‘Resume” section which includes your resume plus a short note detailing your experience.

• UCB is an equal opportunity employer.
  
  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Entertainment

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