Theater Company Manager

Dallas Theater Center; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent theater organization in Dallas is seeking a Company Manager who will oversee the execution of contracts with artists, manage production payroll, and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in theater producing practices and excellent communication abilities. This full-time role involves onsite work during productions with some flexibility for remote work. Ideal applicants will have prior experience in professional theater and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a LORT, regional, or other professional theatre/arts organization is beneficial.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently outside of office supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of contracts with individual artists.
• Manage artistic and production payroll.
• Coordinate travel and housing for staff and artists.
• Ensure compliance of agreements and contracts.
• Help facilitate medical care for artists and crew.

Skills

Sound grasp of theater producing practice

Problem solving approach

Experience with budgets

Experience forming relationships with artists

Experience with Contracting

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Self-motivated, able to work independently

Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Appreciation of theater

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Blackbaud

DocuSign

Job description

The Company Manager reports to the Director of Production & Artistic Contracting and oversees the day‑to‑day execution of DTC’s contracts with individual artists and supports their needs while working on our shows. As an energetic, organized, and resourceful leader, the Company Manager will collaborate to contract all artists and production employees, manage artistic/production payroll, file union reports and benefit payments, file royalty reports and payments, and support in the care of staff, crew, guest artists, and the Brierley Resident Acting Company.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit resume and cover letter via email to [e-mail] with Company Manager in the subject line.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster and maintain professional relationships with local and national directors, designers, choreographers, fight directors, agents, union representatives, performers and technicians.
• Check the interest & availability, negotiate, and draft artist contracts (including actors, directors, designers, playwrights, creative teams, casting director, etc.).
• File employment paperwork for artist contracts with Director of People Operations/EDI, Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist, and applicable unions.
• Attend and contribute to meetings, including artistic planning, admin team, production, design and full company meetings.
• Interface with LORT Counsel Office and union representatives, as needed, and update DTC staff on changes to LORT Collective Bargaining Agreements with theatrical unions.
• Ensure compliance of agreements and individual contracts, including reviewing of Marketing assets for crediting purposes.
• File annual Producer’s Questionnaires, etc. with unions, and coordinate annual renewal paperwork.
• File union reports, including weekly, monthly, per‑production, and seasonal reports.
• File box office royalty reports with rights holders and submit payments for royalties.
• Submit artist and production payroll.
• Submit artist & production contract payables and reimbursements (ex. directors, designers, creative teams).
• Reconcile artists’ fees and salaries with internal records, budgets and union reports.
• Support Grants Writer with data on Artistic & Production information.
• Coordinate air travel, ground transportation, and housing for staff, artists, and crew.
• Work with staff, artists and crew regarding needed medical care, in relation to their ability to rehearse, perform, or otherwise work on a production, including serving as a primary facilitator for all Workers Compensation submissions, and facilitating transport to medical appointments.
• Serve as a liaison and advocate for artists during production processes, remaining aware of needs or concerns that arise, and working to address those matters in line with DTC policies.
• Perform work in a manner that is consistent with DTC’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Be an active participant in DTC’s work towards equity, diversity and inclusion and becoming an anti‑racist organization.
• During rehearsal, tech, and performance weeks, this position works onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at DTC’s offices, with the option for remote work on most Fridays and Saturdays, as long as they attend at least two rehearsals/performances a week. During dark weeks, this position works onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, with the option for remote work on most Monday and Fridays. Some scheduling flexibility may be available with prior approval of the Director of Production and Director of EDI & People Operations.
• Must be available on some nights and weekends, as needed, based on rehearsal, tech, and performance schedules.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Sound grasp of current best theater producing practice in the USA.
• Problem solving approach and positive attitude.
• Experience with and understanding of budgets.
• Experience of forming and managing relationships with creative artists and/or their representatives.
• Experience with Contracting.
• Familiarity with LORT Collective Bargaining Agreements a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound administrative computer literacy skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Blackbaud and DocuSign a plus.
• Self‑motivated, and able to work independently outside of office supervision.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Appreciation of theater and an advocate for its value for the community.
• Position requires long periods of work at computer – either seated or standing.
• 5‑10lbs lifting unaided required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Prior experience in a LORT, regional, or other professional theatre/arts organization a benefit.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent practical experience a benefit.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Performing Arts

Dallas, TX $75,000.00-$85,000.00 3 days ago