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Job Description: Production Manager of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (Cincinnati, OH)

The Role

The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company seeks an experienced Production Manager to manage a team of design and production professionals to create world-class theatrical experiences for audiences of Cincinnati and the tri-state region.

Each year the PM, along with his or her team, will create a plan for the budgeting and creation of an eight to ten show mainstage season and three show tour, and then implement that plan.

The PM will be knowledgeable and able to assist in all areas of production including but not limited to lighting/electrics, set construction and install, and costumes and properties.

• The PM will be responsible for all production budgets, and track progress throughout the season.
• The PM is responsible for hiring and supervising scene shop staff including assistants, electricians, carpenters, interns, and volunteers. He or she will hire designers as needed.
• He or she will maintain safety standards in all areas of the theatre and shop spaces, including meeting fire and building code requirements.
• The PM will run all production meetings and send out weekly production meeting reports.
• The PM will work with department heads to schedule completion dates for all production elements and ensure that all those dates are met.
• The PM will be responsible in working with the Producing Artistic Director to ensure the overall quality of each production meets world class standards.

Design opportunities are available.
Positive and collaborative attitude is a must.

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company operates under an SPT agreement with Actors Equity Association.

The successful candidate will be proficient the following:

• Microsoft Office, especially Excel when creating budgets and purchase reports, Google Drive, Microsoft Outlook
• ETC Ion, ETC Source Four Lighting fixtures, basic understanding of DMX controlled fixtures and equipment
• Typical Scene Shop equipment and tools, including table saw, miter saw, panel
• Collaborate with artistic directors, designers and department teams

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three references to Will O’Donnell at will.odonnell@cincyshakes.com