Director of Producing

Court Theatre; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Court Theatre seeks a Director of Producing to serve as the chief producing executive and operational partner to the Artistic Director. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across season planning, production management, co-productions, touring initiatives, and external partnerships.

The role works closely with the Artistic Director, Executive Director, Managing Director, and other university and community partners to ensure financial sustainability and

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead season planning and production management.
• Oversee co-productions and touring initiatives.
• Manage artistic operations, budgeting, and partnerships.
• Collaborate with university and community partners to ensure excellence and sustainability.

Skills

Season planning

Production management

Co-productions

Touring initiatives

Artistic operations

Budgeting

External partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Job description

The Director of Producing serves as Court Theatre’s chief producing executive and principal operational partner to the Artistic Director.As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Producing provides strategic leadership across season planning, production management, co-productions, touring initiatives, artistic operations, budgeting, and external partnerships. This role works collaboratively with the Artistic Director, Executive Director, Managing Director, Director of Production, Director of Engagement, and other University and community partners to ensure that Court’s artistic work is operationally excellent, financially sustainable, and positioned for long-term impact.

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field, and knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.