Company/Production Manager (Part-time)
Albion Theatre is approaching the end of its 3rd full season. As we plan for our next year, we are looking to add a part-time contract staff member to help run the company. Reporting to the Artistic Director, this role will focus on planning and coordinating the overall running of Albion Theatre, covering administrative and production activities. As the company continues to grow, there may be opportunities to further expand this role in the future.
Objective: To plan and coordinate the overall running of Albion Theatre, covering administrative and production activities, to ensure the process meets Albion standards
Reports to: Artistic Director
Hours: Flexible but will vary considerably from month to month depending on production needs. Must be available to troubleshoot during productions. (Estimate to be 50 hours per month on average over a year.}
Self-employed contract worker. $1,000 per month.
Application process: Please submit a resume with any additional information to albionstl@gmail.com by August 24th.
Knowledge and personal qualities:
Good understanding of small theater operations, especially technical demands.
Excellent planning, implementation and people skills
Computer/social media skills including Excel, Word, scheduling apps etc.
A focus on results but coupled with a concern for quality and safety.
Knowledge of St. Louis area theater an advantage.
Key Activities
In conjunction with Artistic Director, develop and monitor an annual, overall plan for the company, incorporating key dates, action items with identified individuals, etc. to ensure all resources are in place at the appropriate time
Develop a schedule for each production, including auditions, rehearsals, production meetings, design milestones, tech week and build/ strike
Support the Director/Artistic Director in the selection and hiring of all design and technical staff
Organize and manage auditions for the upcoming productions
Organize and lead regular production meetings and produce regular progress reports
Work with the Kranzberg staff, KTK (rehearsals), front of house and technical staff, etc. to coordinate all activities to ensure a smooth process and that all rented spaces are returned to the agreed specifications.
Establish and participate in a process for the selection of future season’s plays.