Positions and Internships

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Production Manager is responsible for the management of all production elements of EnActe Arts’ productions and events. 

These include but are not restricted to sourcing venues, recruiting and managing creative teams and managing the entire production process for each show and event. 

The Production Manager works with production staff, theatre spaces and related equipment.

Reporting to the Artistic Director, this position requires maintaining a high level of artistic integrity, safety and appropriate working environment for artistic and production personnel.

JOB DUTIES:

– Plan each Season with the Artistic Director and team

– Source and contract venues for EnActe performances across Bay Area and other geographies for each Season

– Run auditions for shows and events

– Manage the EnActe rehearsal space for EnActe use and hourly rentals to other creatives.

– Maintain the production master sheet, the schedule and all production meetings for each show, attend all production meetings and distribute notes on action items.

– Manage and monitor expenditure and ensure adherence to production, staffing and maintenance budgets

– Contract and supervise production related staff and designers in coordination with the Director and Producer

– Ensure all production personnel are well trained, all activities in the production department are handled in a safe and responsible manner, and that the behavior in performance spaces is monitored and respectful.

– Create, maintain, share and archive technical documentation and physical and digital inventories

– Work with designers, directors and production staff to ensure that all productions are realized to the highest artistic standard, within the constraints of the EnActe’s schedules and budget

– Participate in Tech, Load in and Load out

– Maintain very good relationships with all the performance and event venues that EnActe uses and create new venue relationships proactively. 

Qualifications / Required Skills

REQUIREMENTS:

– Professional attitude with very acute and detailed attention to details

– Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and to establish and meet deadlines in a timely manner

– Excellent communication and collaborative skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people

– Knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in the operation of stage settings, scenery, lighting systems,sound etc. that make up a production or event.

– Experience working with automated lighting controls (ETC Ion), digital sound consoles (Allen & Heath Qu-16), and QLab

– Knowledge of/willingness to learn the American Theatre Agreement, and other association agreements (Associated Designers of America, etc.)

– Knowledge of/willingness to learn about provincial Employment Standards Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act, with specific regards to the live performance guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS:

– College or Associate degree or equivalent experience, a specialization in theatre is desirable and a passion for theatre and theatre making is a must.

– One to three years experience working as a production manager in a professional or independent theatre context.

EnActe Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Start date is immediate.

SCOPE & COMPENSATION: This is an in person position, located in Sunnyvale, CA. 

Salary: $65,000 p/a.

No other benefits offered.

About EnActe Arts

EnActe Arts is a national, non-profit theatre and theatre education organization co-located in Silicon Valley, California, Houston, Texas and New York City. 

EnActe Arts is a production house, a talent incubator and a platform for engaging the diverse populations of our community in conversation on social issues to create greater awareness and tolerance. Over 80% of work presented at EnActe is New Works, and EnActe is a proud member of CAATA (Consortium of Asian American Theatres) and NNPN(National New Play Network) <<add links to these>>

EnActe’s productions and programs are rooted in developing talent – creating opportunities for actors, playwrights and creative and technical production staff at any skill level and of all ages and ethnicities, and engaging communities on diverse issues.