Literary Manager & Casting Associate - American Conservatory Theater

ABOUT A.C.T.



American Conservatory Theater is an essential gathering place that brings artists and communities together to inspire and provoke. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein, A.C.T.’s mission is to engage the spirit of the San Francisco Bay Area, activate stories that resonate, promote a diversity of voices and points of view, and empower theater makers and audiences to celebrate liveness. A.C.T. values inclusion, transformational learning, participation, and rigorous fun. A.C.T. is a Tony Award–winning nonprofit theater serving almost 200,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area annually through theater, training, and education and community programs. 



ABOUT THE ARTISTIC STAFF



The Artistic Staff of American Conservatory Theater is highly collaborative: though each member contributes different strengths and has distinct responsibilities, all work together to support the mission of the theater, to advance our E.D.I. strategic plan, and to foster the artistic life of the organization. In addition to the specific duties below, the Literary Manager and Casting Associate will function as a valued member of a close-knit team, tasked with re-examining and re-imagining how we can better serve our communities of artists and audiences. Each member of the Artistic Staff is an ambassador to and fosters healthy relationships with artists locally and nation-wide.



Responsibilities: (please note, this list is not exhaustive, but rather a representation of job duties)



NEW WORK & LITERARY MANAGEMENT



Review scripts in consideration for mainstage programming

With Director of Dramaturgy and New Works (DDNW), support the development of our commissioned works.

Serve as co-line producer for all workshops and readings

With writing residencies, workshops, and readings, co-create the most productive and inspiring environment imaginable, allowing for artists-in-residence to create their best work.

Manage literary submissions and oversee database; solicit scripts from agents/playwrights; provide script coverage to artistic team; maintain relationships with playwrights and agents; willingness to travel to see new work

Manage New Works budget (w/ DDNW)

Assist in dramaturgical research, writing, collation (as assigned)

CASTING



Take a lead on casting for select mainstage shows as well as readings and workshops; as needed and within budget, support from outside contractors/casting directors will be provided.

Produce, schedule, and run annual EPAs (local and out-of-town as required).

Coordinate with outside casting directors/contractors, and lend support, on mainstage productions with commercial and/or regional partnerships.

Duties include, but are not limited to: collaborating with directors, generating actor lists, making agent and actor solicitations, setting up and managing auditions, making offers (w/ general management), communicating with actors per our commitments

Assist Conservatory and Young Conservatory casting/audition processes, as needed and assigned

Regularly attend local readings and productions to stay current on acting community; willingness to travel nationally to cover shows

ARTISTIC COMMUNICATIONS & COORDINATION



Along with the rest of the Artistic team, support productions as needed (attend and note read-throughs, runs, previews, etc.)

Contribute ideas and support the building of creative teams and artistic support staff (assistant directors, etc.)

Share responsibility of department budgets with Artistic team

Perform various admin tasks, including but not limited to: contributing to grant narratives, Artistic and CSV office and email communications, coordinating Opening Night gifts, as assigned

Contribute original written material, social media posts, and program content, as assigned by Marketing and approved by DDNW

Qualifications & Qualities:



The ideal candidate should possess:



An iron-clad commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, as well as a body of critical thought about obstacles to achieving these goals in arts organizations, and the rigor, creativity, and determination to overcome them.

A deep respect for and attention to the work of new play creation and the vulnerability of artists in process.

The ability to host auditioning artists with a generous spirit, clear communication, and unfailing respect.

A keen dramaturgical mind.

The ability to create clear and compelling prose.

Diligence, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit.

Please submit:



A resume

A cover letter. Please specify why and how intend to contribute to the mission of A.C.T.

A non-academic piece of writing about a dramatic text or theatrical performance. (E.g. script coverage, program article, etc.)





Diversity makes us stronger.  If you’d like to learn more about A.C.T. EDI values, Mission, Vision and culture go to Mission, Values, and EDI | American Conservatory Theater (act-sf.org) ACT is committed to diversity in its programming and creating an inclusive work culture and environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 
Salary: 68,640.00