Lead Production Manager - Live Theater (Nonprofit)

Playbill, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Production Manager at TheaterWorks Hartford leads a dynamic team to realize bold artistic visions in a small, ambitious nonprofit theater in Hartford, CT. You’ll supervise production staff, manage budgets, and coordinate calendars for shows and events, ensuring successful design and production processes.

You will work closely with the Artistic Director, Managing Director, and department heads to hire talent, schedule work, and align priorities with safety and equity values across all

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in a production department at the professional level.
• Minimum 3+ years experience as Production Manager, or other technical department head.
• Deep understanding of non-profit financial models and budgets.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and protocols.
• Strong understanding of theatrical production processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all production staff to uphold artistic integrity.
• Manage full-time staff, seasonal overhires and interns.
• Hire and search for vacant production positions.
• Create seasonal production calendar, rehearsal and performance schedule.
• Establish budgets for production elements and labor.
• Coordinate design staff, visiting artists, and contracts as needed.
• Oversee production meetings and liaise with unions as necessary.
• Monitor production progress to finish on time and on budget.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Theater/Arts

Tools

AutoCad

Photoshop

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

The Production Manager at TheaterWorks Hartford leads a dynamic team to realize bold artistic visions in a small, ambitious nonprofit theater in Hartford, CT. You’ll supervise production staff, manage budgets, and coordinate calendars for shows and events, ensuring successful design and production processes.

You will work closely with the Artistic Director, Managing Director, and department heads to hire talent, schedule work, and align priorities with safety and equity values across all