Production Manager, Theatrical Productions & Events

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this position is to coordinate the presentation and/or production of performances and events presented by and/or at the Kennedy Center. This position primarily manages and administers production operation details of multiple productions and events with many occurring at the same time or in rapid reoccurring sequence in theaters and event spaces. The Production Manager will be responsible for creatively solving production problems while working within the guidelines of labor agreements, existing inventories, and available schedule; while keeping with the policies, procedures, and standards of the Kennedy Center. The Production Manager will also at times serve or provide guidance as in-house production designer for major fund-raising events of the Kennedy Center and occasionally collaborate on general aesthetics of some stage presentations and outside events.

Key Responsibilities

• As Production Manager for theatrical productions, including touring Broadway attractions, Award/Variety type television shows, international theater companies, major and international ballet companies, as well as Kennedy Center productions, and rentals. The Production Manager contacts artist and/or artist’s management to request technical information, receives technical forms and stage plots from programming staff, artists or traveling productions, and determines production needs, crew (Stagehands, wardrobe, hair and make-up) staffing, and schedule requirements. Serves as primary production liaison for all productions assigned. Maintains and disseminates technical specifications of the venue(s); reviews artist show contracts and technical specifications; provides production budgets, schedules, labor estimates; schedules crews; orders production equipment and supplies and reports trucking activities. Prepares and distributes production schedules to departments affiliated with presentations including: Programming, Security, Facilities and Theater Management.
• As Production Manager for internal and external special events: serve as production liaison for clients and artists : maintain and disseminate to perspective clients technical specifications of the venue(s); review artist show contracts and technical specifications; provide production budgets, schedules, and labor estimates; collaborate on the design of scenic and lighting décor; and produce appropriate plots. Schedule crews; order production equipment and supplies; report trucking activities. . Prepare and distribute production schedules and layout plans including drawings of ground or space plans, to departments affiliated with presentations including, but not limited to: Programming, Security, Facilities and Theater Management.
• As Production Manager, oversees or acts as scenic and lighting designer for Kennedy Center events that may include: NSO Ball, Mark Twain Prize Gala, WNO Opening Gala; Chairman’s Lunch; Spring Gala; WNO Opera Ball, 4th of July Gala. Works closely with Special Events staff to develop, construct and implement creative design. Create appropriate scenic, lighting and seating plots, ensuring that the event is code compliant with respect to egress. Work with vendors to produce scenic elements.
• Provides administrative support in Production Operations and Maintenance; maintains event schedule; coordinates Building Service group set-ups & breakdowns; orders and tracks production equipment and supplies; assists Project Manager with yearly budget.

Key Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years in professional theatrical production management, technical production, stage management, and some aspect of production design is required.
• Bachelor's degree and experience in theatrical design or theatrical technical management is strongly recommended.

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