Company Manager (Kiser Theater) - Second Stage Theater

About Second Stage

Second Stage Theater produces work entirely by 21st century American playwrights both on and off Broadway. Dedicated to adventurous contemporary plays and musicals, bold new interpretations, and unique theatrical experiences, the work at Second Stage reflects diversity and inclusiveness. Through the discovery of emerging talent and the commissioning of new work, Second Stage nurtures future generations of theater artists and welcomes a theatergoing audience of all backgrounds.



Job Description

The Second Stage Theater General Management department is seeking Company Managers for its off-Broadway productions of Camp Siegfried (Fall 2022) and a 2nd production to be announced (Spring 2023). Submissions shall be accepted for interested candidates that are available for either one or both productions. The Company Manager will support all administrative activities for the production.



Duties & Responsibilities

- Support the General Management department in the tracking, drafting, execution and filing of artist contracts.

- Process onboarding paperwork and weekly payroll for company members and remit Dues, Pension and Health Reports to Finance Department and the appropriate unions.

- With the Associate General Manager, track and facilitate payment of all fees for designers, assistants, playwrights and directors.

- Track and manage budgets related to all assigned projects, including but not limited to: payroll, special events and general company management expenses..

- Arrange travel and secure short-term local housing for all out-of-town artists.

- Coordinate meet & greets and all other events involving company members.

- Maintain contact information for agents, cast and creative team members.

- Compile necessary materials and copy for Playbills, circulating for approval and maintaining biweekly.

- Plan, source and distribute opening night gifts to company members.

- Manage local transportation arrangements for company members, as required.

- Manage company/house ticket requests including production related seats at previews and comp reconciliation reports.

- Participate in strategy discussions pertaining to ticket availability, house size and efforts to fill the house as necessary.

- Manage general production concierge requirements, including emergency health and wellness appointments.

- Represent General Management at rehearsals, events and production meetings as requested.

- Cover all rehearsals and performances during the run at the Tony Kiser Theater; serve as Second Stage’s liaison with cast and crew at all rehearsals and performances.

- Additional duties as assigned



Skill & Qualifications

- At least 1-3 years of Company Management or experience in a General Management office required

- Attention to detail, a positive spirit and a sense of humor

- Ability to problem-solve and facilitate solutions to issues

- Ability to work productively under time pressures and meet deadlines

- Ability to work independently and exercise excellent decision-making skills

- Experience with Microsoft Office required; experience with Tessitura a plus



Additional Information

This is a full-time, temporary position. The contract period for Camp Siegfried runs from approximately September 26, 2022 to December 18, 2022 and the contract period for the 2nd production runs from approximately January 30, 2023 to May 28, 2023 with core hours Tuesday through Sunday. The Company Manager will be required to be onsite on evenings and weekends, by nature of Second Stage’s performance and events schedule.



Compensation: $23.08 per hour/$923.08 per week



This position is considered Non-Exempt for purposes of federal wage-hour law and will be eligible for overtime pay for hours worked more than 40 in a given workweek.



Second Stage values diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.



Second Stage is dedicated to building an equitable environment that is mixed across lines of difference and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender and non-binary candidates. This position will remain open until filled and until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.



For more information about Second Stage, visit www.2st.com.
Salary: $923.08/week