A Noise Within seeks an experienced Production Manager to oversee the Production Department for all ANW productions. The Production Manager is responsible for supervising all aspects of production including hiring and supervising all production personnel and some artistic personnel in concert with the Producing Artistic Directors, working with directors and designers to ensure top-quality productions, and creating and maintaining production budgets. ANW operates with an annual budget (in normal times) of $3.6 million and produces a 7-show main stage season in addition to collaborating with partner organizations for residencies and performances (Noise Now), periodic stage readings, fundraising events, and educational programs. As with all staff, the Production Manager will also have a role in implementing and contributing to ANW’s Strategic Plan and Anti-Racism Action Plan.

Right now: like all theaters, COVID closed ANW in March 2020. We are in the process of recording AEA-compliant productions on our stage, which will involve our new PM (in collaboration with our outgoing PM). We are planning the 21-22 season expecting an ability to produce for a live audience by the late Fall. The PM will be involved with a team of staff members in planning for the health and safety of our artists, crews, and audiences.

A successful candidate will have:

·         Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a production manager or member of a production department

·         Broad understanding of all aspects of technical theatre

·         Experience creating and managing budgets

·         Experience overseeing production calendars and schedules

·         Excellent computer skills and proficiency with industry software such as CAD programs and QLab

·         Experience reading ground plans, light plots, and other theatrical specifications

·         Excellent communication skills straddling art and administration

·         The ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous projects successfully and work effectively with artists, production teams, volunteers, and staff

Working conditions and physical demands:

·         Ability to lift 35 lbs

·         Ability to climb ladders

·         Ability to see in low-light conditions (such as a dark theater)

·         Availability for night and weekend hours

·         Ability to drive and a valid driver’s license

RESPONSIBILITES

·         Develop season schedule for all main stage productions and additional programming in collaboration with Managing Director and Producing Artistic Directors

·         Develop and supervise production budgets

·         Work with directors and design teams to ensure timely completion of all designs

·         Supervise production personnel including designers, electricians, carpenters, stage managers, wardrobe, running crews, etc.

·         Oversee inventory and maintenance of all lighting, shop, costume, and sound equipment

·         Support productions with research on needs including video and projections, special effects, sourcing and researching materials and techniques, etc.

·         Establish and maintain a safe work environment at all times

·         Many others

The position is full time, non-exempt, salary range $58,240-65,000 annually DOE, plus a competitive benefits package including paid health insurance, company-matched benefit savings plan, and paid vacation. Start date: no later than April 19th, 2021.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and list of references (3-4) to: mbateman@anoisewithin.org. Please put “Production Manager – Candidate Last Name” in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please, no follow up calls. ANW believes in working hard on our anti-racist practice across the whole organization and we invite candidates to review more information here. Candidates of color and diverse backgrounds strongly encouraged to apply.