Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Full-Time 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Production Manager serves as the operational leader of all production activities for San Pedro Playhouse and Classic Theatre. This position is responsible for planning, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and overseeing all technical and production elements associated with main stage productions, educational programming, special events, and facility rentals. The Production Manager ensures that productions are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and at the highest artistic and technical standards.

Reports to the Vice President of Artistic Programming with day-to-day collaboration and coordination responsibilities involving the Director of Production and Director of Education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Production Planning and Management

• Develop and maintain annual production calendars for all productions, educational programs, special events, and rentals.
• Lead production meetings and facilitate communication among directors, designers, stage managers, technical staff, and administrative leadership.
• Create and manage production budgets in partnership with Artistic and Finance leadership.
• Monitor production expenditures and implement cost-control measures as needed.
• Coordinate production schedules across multiple venues to maximize staffing and resource efficiency.
• Coordinates the audition and casting process for all productions at San Pedro Playhouse and Classic Theatre.

Staff Leadership and Supervision

• Hire, schedule, and manage overhire technicians, crew members, actors, musicians, and any additional production contracts.
• Establish clear expectations, workflows, and accountability measures for production staff.
• Foster a collaborative, professional, and inclusive production culture.

Production Operations

• Oversee aspects of production execution including scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, props, projections.
• Ensure productions are delivered on time and meet organizational quality standards.
• Coordinate load-ins, technical rehearsals, performances, strikes, and venue turnovers.
• Manage production-related vendor relationships and equipment rentals.
• Responsible for coordinating rental and sale agreements of scenic or costume elements from shows, determining appropriate pricing in collaboration with the production team, and ensuring that all transactions align with the organization's policies and financial goals.

Safety and Facilities

• Partner with the Director of Production and Manager of Operations & Facilities to ensure compliance with all safety policies and industry best practices.
• Oversee safe working conditions in the scenic shop, rehearsal spaces, backstage areas, and performance spaces.
• Collaborate with Operations and Facilities staff regarding facility usage, maintenance needs, and capital equipment planning.

Strategic Leadership

• Contribute to season planning and production feasibility assessments.
• Evaluate production processes and implement efficiencies that improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Support organizational goals related to audience growth, artistic excellence, and financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible production management experience in professional theatre or performing arts.
• Strong knowledge of theatrical production processes, budgeting, scheduling, and personnel management.
• Experience supervising technical staff and managing multiple productions simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by production schedules.

Essential Functions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours consistent with production schedules.
• Ability to move throughout rehearsal, backstage, shop, and performance spaces.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work in environments involving ladders, catwalks, theatrical lighting, construction activities, and moderate noise levels.
• Ability to use computers and production management software for extended periods.

Success Measures

• Productions delivered on time and within budget.
• Effective utilization of production resources across both venues.
• Safe and efficient production operations.
• Strong collaboration among artistic, production, and administrative departments.
• High levels of staff, artist, and patron satisfaction.

OUR MISSION

San Pedro Playhouse produces excellent, relevant, and transformative theater that unites diverse communities through dynamic performances and arts education programming.

OUR VISION
San Pedro Playhouse serves as the artistic hub of San Antonio that fosters a thriving arts community, contributing to the region's vibrancy and creativity.

OUR CORE VALUES

At San Pedro Playhouse, our core values serve as the compass guiding every aspect of our work, from artistic endeavors to community engagement. These values—artistry, integrity, bravery, joy, and kindness—are not just words on a page; they are the driving force behind everything we do. Together, they form the foundation of our commitment to enriching lives through the transformative power of theater.

CULTURAL COMMITMENT

As a theater company and nonprofit organization, San Pedro Playhouse puts Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) at the forefront of its operations, decisions, and practices. We are working towards this by actively addressing everything from internal policies to evaluating our programming - on stage and off, in our effort to meet these goals. We expect our staff to be on board with this approach by providing ongoing conversations and workshops, welcoming direct and open conversation, and holding ourselves accountable through our community. We are committed to providing the resources to our staff and creative teams as we continue our efforts to learn and grow in these areas. We are a caregiver and parent-friendly workplace. San Pedro Playhouse is an equal-opportunity employer.

This position is based in San Antonio and will require in-person attendance, as well as some night and
weekend duties onsite.