Company Manager

Arts for LA; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Company Manager to oversee artist care, contracts, and logistics for visiting and local artists across productions. You will coordinate housing, travel, and accommodations, manage payroll and budgets, and act as the central liaison between artists, creative teams, and internal departments with discretion and professionalism.

This on-site role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work evenings and weekends, and a commitment to an

Qualifications

• Three+ years of company management or production management experience in theater or live performance.
• Working familiarity with Actors’ Equity Association agreements; LORT experience preferred.
• Strong budgeting, financial tracking, and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent organization, communication, and discretion with confidential information.
• Proficiency with MS Office and payroll/CRM databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead artist contracting, labor compliance, and onboarding with the General Management team.
• Manage travel, housing, and logistics for artists and visiting productions.
• Oversee payroll, budgets, and expenditure reconciliation for each production.
• Serve as primary liaison for artists, agents, and vendors, ensuring timely resolutions.
• Support wellbeing and workplace relations in collaboration with HR and artistic leadership.

Skills

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion with confidential info

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Database systems

Payroll systems

Airtable

Blackbaud

ADP

Job description

Position: Company Manager
Department: General Management
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: General Manager

THEATER AT PLAY
Experience the transformative power of theater with us at Geffen Playhouse. Join our vibrant community of artists, technicians, and staff dedicated to creating impactful performances that resonate long after the final bows. Together, we move hearts, spark conversations, and enrich the cultural fabric of Los Angeles.

Our commitment to excellence goes beyond the stage. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive work culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral component of our everyday practice. We hold a deep focus on creating and maintaining an inclusive environment in which all individuals and groups can be and feel valued, respected, and welcomed to participate and bring their full, authentic selves to work. To learn more about our Culture and Values visit https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/about/culture-and-values/.

Join us in our mission to enrich the cultural life of Los Angeles through plays and educational programs that inform, entertain, and inspire. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in the world of theater, there’s a place for you at Geffen Playhouse.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Company Manager leads artist care, logistics, and contractual administration for visiting and local artists at Geffen Playhouse. This role works closely with artists, creative teams, and internal departments to ensure a seamless, welcoming, and professionally managed experience from offer through closing night.

This is a hospitality role as much as an administrative one. The right person is highly organized, calm under pressure, discreet with sensitive information, and genuinely energized by taking care of people. The Company Manager serves as a central liaison, helping ensure that information moves clearly across the companies and the organization and artist needs are addressed quickly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Artist Contracting & Labor Compliance

• Partner with Casting and General Management on artist offers, onboarding, and engagement administration.
• Draft, issue, track, and maintain Actors’ Equity Association (AEA) contracts, riders, amendments, and employment documentation.
• Serve as the primary liaison with AEA representatives and ensure compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements, including AEA regulations governing work rules, breaks, overtime, travel, housing, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit required union reports and coordinate pension and health contributions with Finance and Payroll.
• Support artist immigration and visa processes, including O-1 visa petitions, in collaboration with the General Manager and external counsel.

Company Management & Artist Services

• Serve as the primary Company Management contact for actors, stage managers, creative teams, and visiting artists throughout their engagement.
• Manage all travel and housing logistics for artists and creative team members, including directors, designers, actors, stage managers, and other creatives engaged by the production.
• Secure, negotiate, and manage artist housing accommodations and landlord relationships.
• Coordinate transportation arrangements, including local transportation, domestic travel, and international travel when required.
• Review and reconcile housing stipends, travel reimbursements, and petty cash expenses in accordance with approved budgets.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for artist concerns, emergencies, and sensitive matters requiring discretion and timely resolution.

Artist Wellness & Employee Relations

• Support artist health, safety, and wellbeing throughout their engagement and coordinate resources or support services as needed.
• Assist with workplace injury and workers’ compensation processes, including documentation, communication, and follow-through.
• Partner with General Management, Human Resources, and Artistic leadership on workplace conduct concerns, conflict resolution, and related documentation involving company members.

Payroll, Budget & Administration

• Build and manage Company Management budgets for each production and monitor expenses against approved projections as it pertains to travel, housing, and other artist related expenses.
• Analyze spending, track budget variances, and provide regular financial reporting to the General Manager.
• Oversee artist payroll administration in coordination with Finance and Human Resources.
• Manage reimbursements, purchasing card reconciliations, petty cash, and artist-related payments.
• Maintain accurate records, schedules, and documentation related to artist engagements, payroll, and compliance requirements.
• Represent Geffen Playhouse professionally with artists, agents, managers, vendors, landlords, and peer institutions.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Three or more years of company management, general management, production management, stage management, arts administration, or comparable experience in professional theater, live performance, or a related field.
• Working familiarity with Actors’ Equity Association agreements required; LORT experience strongly preferred.
• Strong budgeting, financial tracking, and spreadsheet skills.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using database, payroll, and CRM systems.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays based on production schedules.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Familiarity with SDC and United Scenic Artists agreements.
• Experience supporting artist immigration and visa processes.
• Experience managing residential leases, corporate housing, hospitality services, or artist accommodations.
• Familiarity with Airtable, Blackbaud, ADP, or comparable systems.
• Familiarity with the Los Angeles theater community.
• Spanish language proficiency or additional language skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This role is primarily on-site in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles and requires regular local travel. The position occasionally requires lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 35 pounds during move-ins, special events, and production activities. Work schedules flex with production demands, with increased activity during first rehearsals, technical rehearsals, openings, and special events.

Salary

$71,000 – $75,000, annually

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, dental and vision etc.)
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Time Off (Sick, vacation and holiday pay)

Education requirements

None.

Deadline to apply

November 30, 2026

Geffen Playhouse aims to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage non-conforming, historically excluded and underrepresented individuals to apply, including applicants whose transferable experience meets the essential requirements, but who do not meet every preferred qualification.

Geffen Playhouse, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Geffen Playhouse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, ancestry, national origin, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other status protected by applicable law, including any combination of protected characteristics. These protections include actual or perceived characteristics and association with a person with a protected characteristic. Geffen Playhouse also prohibits discrimination based on off-duty and off-premises cannabis use to the extent protected by applicable law. In addition to federal law requirements, Geffen Playhouse complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Geffen Playhouse prohibits unlawful harassment and retaliation and provides reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability during the application or selection process, you may contact us via telephone at 310-208-6500 x148.