Summer Theatre Production Lead

Summer Theatre Of New Canaan; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional summer theatre is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the technical and production operations for their MainStage productions. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills, managing production planning and technical staff, and ensuring the successful execution of artistic visions. Key responsibilities include scheduling production meetings, managing budgets, and mentoring emerging technicians. Candidates should have experience in theatrical productions and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Housing is not provided.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing theatrical productions and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience mentoring or supervising students or early-career technicians preferred.
• Experience with summer theatre or festival environments highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and run production meetings, coordinate communication among teams.
• Manage production planning and technical staff, ensuring execution aligns with artistic vision.
• Oversee budgeting, resources, and production purchases.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Experience managing productions

Experience mentoring technicians

Job description

A regional summer theatre is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the technical and production operations for their MainStage productions. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills, managing production planning and technical staff, and ensuring the successful execution of artistic visions. Key responsibilities include scheduling production meetings, managing budgets, and mentoring emerging technicians. Candidates should have experience in theatrical productions and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Housing is not provided.