Production Manager
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What you'll do
- Lead the production planning process for the Eisner Center for the Performing Arts and the academic departments of Music, Theatre, and Dance, which includes 4 theatre productions, 2 musicals, 3 dance concerts and approximately 60 concerts per year, in five performance spaces.
- Establish production calendars, lead production meetings, liaise with management, technical team, designers, faculty, staff, and students to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to scope.
- Manage production and technical budgets. Plan and coordinate capital expenditures. Budget and track labor costs for both student and overhire technicians.
- Supervise the Technical Director of Stage Operations, Technical Director of Production, and the Costume Shop Supervisor. Work closely with the shops on day-to-day operations, project timelines, benchmarks, and navigate conflicts and resolve concerns.
- Provide additional technical support to shops during overlapping projects in order to ensure student safety and support.
- Develop detailed production schedules which address the unique needs of each production, the overlapping nature of projects, and the needs of faculty, staff, and students.
- Coordinate and communicate complex scheduling for load ins, technical and dress rehearsals, and performance days.
- Advance guest artists and work with tour managers to ensure that Denison provides an excellent performance experience, while using discretion to implement the artistic vision within our resources.
- Establish crew staffing needs for all performances, ensuring performances are staffed with knowledgeable students or supplemented by recruiting and supervising overhire production crew.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule the student performance crew, who support over 100 performances each academic year.
- Stage manage complex events, or delegate/ hire stage management for music and dance performances as necessary
- Manage safety protocols including emergency procedures during events, health and safety standards in the shops and performance spaces, ensure students have access to community care resources.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in Technical Theater, Stage Management, or Production Management
- 3-5 years of experience in technical production or management in professional or academic theatre.
- 1-3 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Technical Theater, Stage Management, or Production Management
- 7+ years of experience in production management with significant stage management and supervisory experience
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Department/Division Overview:
The Michael D. Eisner Center, named after one of Denison’s proud alumni, is the vibrant heartbeat of creative life at Denison University. Bringing the departments of Dance, Music, and Theatre under one spectacular 108,000-square-foot roof, the Center is specifically designed to champion interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and risk-taking. From our 400-seat Sharon Martin Hall to our intimate black box and recital spaces, we provide a dynamic environment where student curiosity meets professional-grade performance. We produce over 100 performances a year in five performance spaces, including four plays, two musicals, and three dance concerts, and a wide array of student music ensembles and guest artists
Responsibilities:
Lead the production planning process for the Eisner Center for the Performing Arts and the academic departments of Music, Theatre, and Dance, which includes 4 theatre productions, 2 musicals, 3 dance concerts and approximately 60 concerts per year, in five performance spaces. Establish production calendars, lead production meetings, liaise with management, technical team, designers, faculty, staff, and students to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and to scope.
Manage production and technical budgets. Plan and coordinate capital expenditures. Budget and track labor costs for both student and overhire technicians.
Supervise the Technical Director of Stage Operations, Technical Director of Production, and the Costume Shop Supervisor. Work closely with the shops on day-to-day operations, project timelines, benchmarks, and navigate conflicts and resolve concerns. Provide additional technical support to shops during overlapping projects in order to ensure student safety and support.
Develop detailed production schedules which address the unique needs of each production, the overlapping nature of projects, and the needs of faculty, staff, and students. Coordinate and communicate complex scheduling for load ins, technical and dress rehearsals, and performance days. Advance guest artists and work with tour managers to ensure that Denison provides an excellent performance experience, while using discretion to implement the artistic vision within our resources.
Establish crew staffing needs for all performances, ensuring performances are staffed with knowledgeable students or supplemented by recruiting and supervising overhire production crew. Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule the student performance crew, who support over 100 performances each academic year. Stage manage complex events, or delegate/ hire stage management for music and dance performances as necessary
Manage safety protocols including emergency procedures during events, health and safety standards in the shops and performance spaces, ensure students have access to community care resources..
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervising Responsibilities:
Supervises 3 Administrative Staff positions:
Technical Director Stage Operations, Technical Director Production, and Costume Shop Supervisor.
Supervises a team of student employees
Supervises professions on contract and casual labor contracts (overhire)
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in Technical Theater, Stage Management, or Production Management
3-5 years of experience in technical production or management in professional or academic theatre.
1-3 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role
Preferred Requirements:(Optional)
Master’s degree in Technical Theater, Stage Management, or Production Management
7+ years of experience in production management with significant stage management and supervisory experience
Why Choose Denison?
Denison University is a leading, fully residential liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio, located just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831, Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation with an award-winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2,400 students and around 1,000 employees, Denison offers employees a supportive work environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth.
Denison provides a number of staff-focused benefits, with some highlights:
10% contribution to your retirement
22 vacation days
3 floating holidays
Comprehensive and inexpensive healthcare benefits
Paid campus closure from Christmas to New Years
Free parking and gym membership
Free classes for employees
Want to learn more about us? Visit Denison.edu for more information.
Starting at $68,000
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