Theatre Production Director: Lead Budgets & Builds

Barrington Stage Co.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA seeks a Director of Production to lead planning, budgeting, and execution of productions, concerts, education programs, and events.

This senior leader translates artistic ideas into safe, feasible, and financially responsible plans; collaborates with leadership, designers, directors, and visiting artists.

The role requires evening and weekend availability during production periods and offers a competitive salary in the $90k–$105k range.

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressively responsible theatrical-production experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• Experience managing overlapping productions, venues, schedules, and substantial budgets.
• Excellent organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to address difficult issues constructively.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning and execution across BSC's annual season, establishing budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and technical requirements.
• Maintain an integrated production calendar covering design deadlines, builds, load-ins, rehearsals, openings, changesovers, strikes, and events.
• Review designs and technical plans for feasibility, cost, staffing, schedule, venue limitations, accessibility, and safety.
• Identify risks early and pause work when safety, budget, or schedule is at risk.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture; supervise production personnel and ensure proper contracts and reporting structures.

Skills

Production leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Timeline planning

Job description

Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA seeks a Director of Production to lead planning, budgeting, and execution of productions, concerts, education programs, and events.

This senior leader translates artistic ideas into safe, feasible, and financially responsible plans; collaborates with leadership, designers, directors, and visiting artists.

The role requires evening and weekend availability during production periods and offers a competitive salary in the $90k–$105k range.