Company Manager - Signature Theatre

COMPANY MANAGER

Position Summary

Signature Theatre, one of New York’s leading off‐Broadway theatres is seeking a Company Manager for

their upcoming productions of CONFEDERATES and A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD. The Company

Manager will report to the General Management department. CONFEDERATES begins rehearsals January

15, 2022 and A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD begins rehearsals March 11, 2022.

Candidates should have availability through mid‐June 2022.

About Signature

Founded in 1991, Signature Theatre celebrates playwrights and gives them an artistic home, producing

six to eight productions annually. In 2005 Signature began its groundbreaking Signature Ticket Initiative,

providing affordable tickets to all of its productions. In 2012, Signature opened The Pershing Square

Signature Center, the Frank Gehry‐designed 75,000 square foot Center featuring three theatres, two

rehearsal studios, a central, public lobby with a café and bookstore, as well as administrative offices.

Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with Signature theatre’s

institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged

to apply.

Signature is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and welcomes candidates who

have demonstrable experience advocating for underrepresented communities. All employees of Signature

Theatre have a responsibility to be active in the institution's continued commitment to its Equity,

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility values and goals. Please read our commitment to creating a theatre

focused on EDIA at signaturetheatre.org

Responsibilities

 Serve as liaison between artists, management, and production personnel for CONFEDERATES and

A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD

 Draft and administer actor contracts and correspond with artist representatives

 Provide onsite coverage at rehearsals and performances, including evenings, weekends and

holidays, to respond to ongoing needs of each company

 Manage travel, accommodations, and other special needs as they arise

 Process all house seat and company ticket requests and manage ticket inventory in conjunction

with Marketing and the box office

 Process and distribute weekly company payroll and generate union reports

 Track expenses and reconcile company management budget

 Communicate Signature policies to the company

 Organize company events including opening and closing nights and other special events as needed

Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will be a strong team player who works well with others. The ideal candidate will be

adaptable, have a positive and proactive approach and possesses great attention to detail with strong

organizational, written, and interpersonal skills. Covid Safety Manager training and experience is a plus,

but not required.

Compensation

This is a full‐time, temporary position starting January 3, 2022. Salary $1,200/wk.

Application Instructions

Please email a cover letter and resume, with references, to careers@signaturetheatre.org. Please type

COMPANY MANAGER in the subject line.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed,

ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference,

gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic

predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected

characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

No phone calls, please. For more information about Signature, please visit www.signaturetheatre.org
Salary: $1,200/week