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Production Manager

La Jolla Playhouse, a nationally-acclaimed non-profit theatre, seeks a Production Manager. The Production Manager has primary responsibility for the scheduling, budgeting, contracting and execution of all aspects of physical production, including scenery, lights, costumes, props, paint, sound, and projections for all productions, workshops, readings and events.

Job duties include: oversee scheduling, staffing and budgeting all aspects of show production; oversee, monitor, and evaluate design process of all shows; work with designers to creatively solve all technical and financial challenges; realize designs on time and on budget; contract Designers and Design Assistants on all productions; create and manage Production Department budget, and other long-term budgets; consult on administration of payroll for all shows and production-related activity; manage, monitor, and approve all production-related expenses; supervise Production staff and oversee staff evaluations; oversee hiring of Production staff in the shops and crew for shows; consult on scheduling of all use of theaters and rehearsal studios and shops; coordinate all production, staffing and scheduling needs for in-house special events; lead production meetings and attend all technical rehearsals and previews; attend Board, Staff and Senior Staff meetings; coordinate development of production shops and staff and monitor capital expenses; serve on the Long-Term Planning Production Task Force Committee and participate on the Board of Trustees; actively represent La Jolla Playhouse and interact with constituents during special events and gatherings, as well as local and national production-related relationships; act as Liaison with University of California, San Diego, Department of Theatre and Dance regarding staff and space usage and general production policies; and coordinate UCSD Department of Theater and Dance MFA student residencies in Design and Stage Management.

Requirements include: Masters Degree or Professional Equivalent; experience in large not-for profit theatre, with working knowledge of LORT and Off Broadway practices; high-level management experience (at least 5 years as a Production Manager of LORT or Off Broadway Theatre); thorough knowledge of all areas of theatrical production; demonstrated ability to develop and work within approved budget; strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, or similar spreadsheet programs; ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather/analyze information skillfully; ability to work well in group problem-solving situations; ability to work under pressure on many projects and work with people of varying experience levels; and strong verbal communication skills, diplomatic and leadership skills.

Send resume, cover letter and salary history to: La Jolla Playhouse, Attn: Human Resources Manager, P.O. Box 12039, La Jolla, CA 92039 or e-mail to cdipiero@ljp.org. EOE

Visit our website at www.lajollaplayhouse.org for more information.