Executive VP, Stage Production & Operations

Playwright Co; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Granada Theatre, operated by the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA), seeks a strategic VP of Stage Production & Operations to lead Stage Production, Front of House, Hospitality, and Building Operations at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara. This role ensures performances and events run safely, efficiently, and with exceptional service and financial stewardship.

The ideal candidate will guide labor, budgeting, asset planning, safety, and venue systems while partnering with

Responsibilities

• Build a high-performing, collaborative management team through coaching, delegation, and regular feedback.
• Strengthen operational continuity with cross-training, backup coverage, and defined decision authority.
• Partner with the COO on event readiness, workforce planning, financial performance, safety, and labor matters.
• Provide operational, technical, financial, and risk information to support CEO-led initiatives and Board reporting.
• Oversee day-to-day administration of applicable collective bargaining agreements and labor requirements.
• Foster coordination with Finance, Human Resources, Contracts & Administration, Marketing/Programming, Development, Technology, and other departments.
• Develop operational improvement plans aligned with priorities and budgets; report progress to the COO.
• Develop and manage annual and multi-year operating budgets and forecasts across Stage Production, Front of House, Hospitality, and Building Operations.
• Monitor labor costs, vendor spending, rentals, maintenance, and variances; implement corrective actions.
• Establish standards for production estimating, rate structures, cost recovery, approvals, and documentation.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of SOPs across production, Front of House, Hospitality, building operations, safety, and related workflows.
• Supervise the full production lifecycle from advancing, technical review, estimating, staffing, load-in/out, to post-event follow-up.
• Maintain department-wide accountability for cross-functional coordination and calendar integrity.
• Ensure production schedules, technical riders, labor, equipment, accessibility, and safety are aligned with capabilities.
• Maintain high technical and operational standards across lighting, audio, rigging, stage systems, and backstage operations.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, repairs, rentals, lifecycle planning, and capital replacement needs.
• Build strong relationships with resident companies and touring productions to anticipate needs and resolve concerns.

Job description

The Granada Theatre, operated by the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA), seeks a strategic VP of Stage Production & Operations to lead Stage Production, Front of House, Hospitality, and Building Operations at the Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara. This role ensures performances and events run safely, efficiently, and with exceptional service and financial stewardship.

The ideal candidate will guide labor, budgeting, asset planning, safety, and venue systems while partnering with