SKILLS AND VALUES REQUIRED OR DESIRED
• Investment in OTC’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and its Statement on Social Justice and
Becoming Anti-Racist.
• Broad background in technical theater, including at least 5 years managing a staff;
preference for experience managing a production department for a theater or other
performing arts organization.
• An artistic temperament: the desire to say “yes” to every bold artistic idea, coupled
with the strength to say “no” when it must be said (and to say “no” with grace,
transparency and sympathy)
• A passion for schedules and budgets that work
• Long-term thinker, short-term problem solver: the ideal DOP is thinking about how to
produce a show three years from now while simultaneously addressing the failure of the
projectors to work in last night’s tech
• A master delegator
• A champion for the Production Department: the ability to optimize human resources in
keeping with core values, ensuring no one works too much for too little
• The ability to manage and prioritize among multiple projects simultaneously and drive
to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of artists’ union agreements (AEA, SDC, USA, and AFM) preferred.
• Ability to communicate with the artistic director, designers, technicians, artisans, and
other production leaders effectively
• Ability to understand and design both the strategy and operational aspects of a project.
• Excellent social and collaborative skills with an emphasis on building and maintaining
meaningful and reciprocal relationships
• The ability to efficiently manage time, effort, and decision-making skills across various
programs and departmental operations
• The ability to effectively coach team members toward personal and professional
growth.
• Impeccable organizational skills and the ability to direct and motivate staff effectively.
Comfort with Microsoft Office programs and aptitude for adopting new software tools.
Understanding of advanced scheduling, budgeting, and bookkeeping practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for a regional theater production department of 18 full-time employees and
12 apprentices.
• Supervise Department Heads, Associate Production Manager, Company Manager and
oversee Department Heads’ management of their staff.
• Supervise production departments in the planning, construction, and maintenance of
the physical production for all shows.
• Coordinate schedules with Department Heads (Scenic, Costumes, Props, Lights, Sound
and Projections, Stage Management) for the successful rehearsal, build, load-in, tech,
and performance of season productions, events, Olney Performance Series productions,
and Education performances.
• Work with the General Manager to generate show-specific and departmental budgets,
and collaborate with Department Heads and creative teams to bring designs within
budgetary and safety constraints. Track departmental spending and work with General
Manager to generate periodic projections of annual budget and cash flow models.
• Ensure successful flow of information between Departments on any elements that share
responsibilities, such as practical in the scenery, flown items, and any special effects.
• Lead a culture of safety, equity, and responsibility.
• Hire Stage Managers for season productions and mentor Stage Management
apprentices
• Develop and update long-range plans for improvement and expansion of theatre
equipment and systems.
• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of productions and their artistic and technical
values.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience:
o A minimum of five (5) years of production management experience or its
equivalent, preferably at a regional theater.
o Quality personnel management experience
o Broad understanding of all aspects of technical theater
o Significant experience supporting musical-theater productions as well as new
works
o Experience in leading teams and collaborating across departments strongly
encouraged; exceptional interpersonal skills required and group leadership skills
strongly encouraged.
• Physical Requirements: Sit for extended periods of time (up to four hours),
operate a computer keyboard for extended periods of time (up to four hours),
ability to speak on the telephone for extended periods, ability to ambulate
comfortably and with the frequency required. Ability to lift moderate loads
preferred.
• Time Requirements: Full-time position (Monday – Friday), with evening and
weekend work requirements during tech rehearsals. Generous flextime, comp time, and virtual work options are available.
• Travel: When local travel is required it will be reimbursed.
• Transportation: Due to Olney Theatre Center’s location, access to a motor
the vehicle is required.
• COVID-19: OTC requires all full-time employees to provide proof of COVID-19
vaccination. The DOP, working closely with AEA companies, will also need to provide
proof of a booster shot.
Cover letter and Resume at: ldiaz@olneytheatre.org