Quantum Theatre seeks Production Manager/Technical Director.
Company run by Artistic and Managing Directors seek a third manager in production to partner with them and supervise Stage Management, liaison with designers and directors, hire and supervise building crews; be responsible for the choices of directors and designers coming to life. Theatre produces high quality, cutting-edge work that has an international reputation and strong local following. Four shows per year are staged environmentally in Pittsburgh, each in a different, unconventional venue, none theatres. The PM:
• Serves as chief communicator among director, designers, and staff as pre-rehearsal decisions are made. Prices materials, establishes and maintains production budget as productions are built.
• Serves as liaison to venue owners.
• Takes designers’ plans and realizes them: builds seating platforms and scenery, supervising a hired crew; staffs work calls; maintains the performance venue; oversees load-in, up-keep of sound and lighting equipment, and load-out; transports all materials.
• Prepares the company for tech and runs tech. Hires and prepares the run-crew.
• Inventories and organizes storage.
Requirements:
• Minimum of three years of technical theatre management – looking for person who knows the kind of theatre with which they’d like to work and has ability to supervise.
• Educational background in production management/technical theatre; experience with all technical areas, especially carpentry.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience in Microsoft office, PC-based lighting consol (Rosco Horizon) and SFX sound composition software.
• Flexibility, desire to lead, ability to meet deadlines, work independently as well as be part of a team. Understanding of Quantum Theatre’s unique product, ethos, and history or desire to learn it.
Offered:
The position offers a competitive salary in a small city with good quality of life; starting range: $38,000 to $42,000, plus full health benefits, all necessary equipment, and company cell phone.
Contact:
Rene Conrad rconrad@quantumtheatre.com
Quantum Theatre
67 Bedford Square
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
www.quantumtheatre.com
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