Seasonal Theatre Production Manager (Contract)

S27a; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 4,464 - 8,928; Part time

Job summary

Mesa Encore Theatre seeks a Production Manager for the upcoming season. You will work with the Technical Director, Show Director, and designers to ensure technical elements are completed safely, on time, and within budget. The role involves coordinating schedules and leading production meetings with volunteers and staff.

Expected time is 10–18 hours per month with an emphasis on evenings and weekends for rehearsals and performances. Stipend-based contract to report to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Experience in production management.
• Ability to manage people.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Budgeting and scheduling knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of technical production aspects.
• Willingness to adapt to new technology.
• Knowledge of scenic carpentry techniques and tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic construction skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a production schedule for each show.
• Organize and run production meetings for cast and production personnel during the production cycle.
• Work closely with Directors and designers to make decisions regarding set, costume, lighting, and other aspects of a production, and ensure these are within the budget of the production.
• Ensure that decisions be made regarding the set of production are carried out safely.
• Prepare production budget and monitor expenses.
• Organize load in and strike.
• Recruit and oversee carpenters, painters, volunteers and other production personnel to build sets according to design specifications.

Skills

Production management

People management

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Deadline focus

Technical production

Adapt to new technology

Scenic carpentry

Attention to detail

Construction skills

Tools

Carpentry tools

Set construction tools

Job description

Mesa Encore Theatre seeks a Production Manager for the upcoming season. You will work with the Technical Director, Show Director, and designers to ensure technical elements are completed safely, on time, and within budget. The role involves coordinating schedules and leading production meetings with volunteers and staff.

Expected time is 10–18 hours per month with an emphasis on evenings and weekends for rehearsals and performances. Stipend-based contract to report to the Board of Directors.