Theatre Production & Operations Manager

Playbill, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability

401k Plan with employer contributions

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is seeking an Associate Production Manager to join the Theatre Company Production Management team in Denver, CO. This role coordinates production activities for Theatre, Education, and Cabaret projects, supporting planning and execution across multiple productions.

Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, budgets, staff needs, and safety, with coverage during rehearsals and performances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Production Management, Technical Theatre, Arts Administration or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible theatrical management or technical production experience.
• Understanding of theatrical production processes from design through strike.
• Experience providing leadership coverage during rehearsals, performances or events.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of productions and special projects.
• Maintain schedules, budgets, staffing, and technical requirements; follow up on issues.
• Track needs, decisions, deadlines, and escalate when necessary.
• Provide production management coverage during rehearsals, technical rehearsals, previews, performances and meetings.
• Communicate significant decisions and changes to ensure continuity across coverage periods.
• Develop and maintain calendars, milestones, and production paperwork; assist budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Budgeting & scheduling

Safety awareness

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Production scheduling tools

Job description

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is seeking an Associate Production Manager to join the Theatre Company Production Management team in Denver, CO. This role coordinates production activities for Theatre, Education, and Cabaret projects, supporting planning and execution across multiple productions.

Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, budgets, staff needs, and safety, with coverage during rehearsals and performances.