Technical Paid Production Manager TheaterWorksUSA New York, NY US 06/23/2025

Playbill, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TheaterWorksUSA, a premier not-for-profit theater organization, seeks a dynamic Head of Production. This role is crucial in leading production operations, managing budgets, and scheduling artistic seasons to deliver exceptional theatrical experiences for young audiences. The position demands strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a passion for transformative theater.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in theatrical management or production.
• Experience managing domestic touring productions.
• Working knowledge of theatrical unions' practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations and establish optimal procedures.
• Develop and manage the annual production budget.
• Negotiate and execute vendor contracts.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ability to handle multiple deadlines

Grace under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office365

Google Suite

Job description

TheaterWorksUSA, the country’s largest reaching not-for-profit producer of theater for young and family audiences, is seeking candidates for a full-time Head of Production with responsibility for all business aspects of TWUSA’s various operations. With an annual operating budget around $8M, the company is at an exciting time in its history as it reinvigorates its pipeline of new work development, expands its network of partnerships across the country, and explores new producing models for its touring and New York shows. TWUSA’s latest new work, Dog Man: The Musical, just completed a successful 32-week tour across North America and preparing to embark on a new 36 week tour in September. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical – which was originally commissioned, developed, and produced by TWUSA – has been running in London since November 2024.

Responsibilities of TheaterWorksUSA’s Head of Production include, but are not limited to:

• Leading production operations. Establish and maintain policies, systems, and procedures that ensure optimal operations.

• Developing, planning, managing, and overseeing the annual production budget through all stages of development, in conjunction with General Management and the Managing Director.

• Scheduling and coordination of artistic season (including routing in coordination with the Sales Department), rehearsals, readings, workshops, etc; working with all relevant unions. Anticipating and meeting the technical, production, and front of house needs for concurrent multiple productions in coordination with Artistic and Touring Operations Manager.

• Negotiating, preparing, and executing all vendor contracts for each project/production.

• Directly manage employees in the production department.

• Hiring, vetting, and negotiating rates for additional crew and production staff.

• Prepare, in collaboration with the Associate Artistic Director, Technical Director and Touring Operations Manager, the season calendar for rehearsals, orientation meetings, Expectations and responsibility meeting, tour trainings, load out, and any other trainings as needed.

• Coordinate mail operations for touring companies.

• Collaborate with the General Manager and Finance Supervisor to provide information to submit border crossing and tax documentation required for international engagements.

• Have flexibility to reply to off-hour needs through the emergency call line.

• Vehicles (Fleet Management, insurance, coordination with the garage, bill payments, rental coordination).

• Running production meetings / coordinating agendas and agenda follow up.

• Calendar generation, maintenance, and distribution for all aspects of all productions in any given season from the acquisition of intellectual property rights through and including the final production load-out.

• Proactively supporting Managing Director with reports, recommendations, and troubleshooting as necessary.

Candidates should have enthusiasm for the organization’s mission to create exceptional, transformative theater for young and family audiences as well at least five plus years of experience in theatrical management, operations, or production. Success with managing domestic touring productions, producing in New York City, and a working knowledge of theatrical unions’ standard practices is desirable. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required. S/he will be able to handle multiple deadlines, manage competing priorities, and work effectively under pressure with grace and a sense of humor. The Head of Production will report to the General Manager.

Candidate should be proficient with Microsoft Office365, Google Suite, and general electronic data management.

Compensation package includes a comprehensive range of benefits and is commensurate with qualifications and experience with a salary range between $70,000-$75,000.

Please submit professional resume and cover letter with salary expectations to [e-mail] with the specific subject line, "TWUSA/HP - [Last Name]".

This position is an in-person/work from home hybrid, requiring no less than three (3) days in the New York Office or on-site. Some holidays and weekends may be required depending on production schedules.

TheaterWorksUSA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This is an Exempt position, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Position is available beginning July 1, 2025.

Please submit professional resume and cover letter with salary expectations to [e-mail] .

SALARY

$70,000.00 – $75,000.00per year

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