Technical Production Manager - Gulfshore Playhouse

GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE SEEKS a Production Manager.



Gulfshore Playhouse, a mission-driven, professional theatre company located in Naples, Florida, is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as a Production Manager.



Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. The Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre which exceeds the expectations of the cultured residents and visitors of Naples, FL, many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.



Gulfshore Playhouse will be opening the Baker Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a 350-seat mainstage with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat flexible space, rehearsal studios, classrooms, and rental space in October of 2024. In 2022, Gulfshore Playhouse became nationally recognized as the 77th member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). This is an extraordinarily exciting time for the Gulfshore Playhouse, which is experiencing unprecedented growth in a collaborative and creative community.



Status: Full-time, year-round position, Overtime Exempt

Start Date: ASAP



The Production Manager is part of a PM team that includes Director of Production and Assistant Production Manager. The Production Manager, with the DOP will oversee all aspects and needs of the production shops, artistic teams, and design teams. The PM will guide selected shows from inception to completion through the design process, construction, tech and opening. They will assist in overseeing the day to day operations of the production team and ensure that the artistic vision of the artistic and design team is being met and fulfilled. The PM, with a strong Technical Direction background, will assist the TD and ATD in planning and budgeting and drafting for assigned shows. The PM will create schedules in collaboration with each department, help supervise the training of seasonal staff, and maintain a safe and healthy working environment in the production shop. The PM, in concert with the TD works in collaboration with other production staff, designers and guest artists to ensure the safe and successful engineering, construction, installation and removal of scenery, rigging, automation, and other technical elements.



The ideal individual will have a strong drive to provide high-quality work, the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work as part of the team. Gulfshore Playhouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. Employee will be expected to work extended hours on occasion when necessary to meet goals. Some weekend and evening hours are required including attendance at performances, special events, and/or meetings that may happen outside normal scheduled hours.



Skills:

● Exceptional leadership, organizational and time management skills

● Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Proficiency in Google Suite and in drafting software such as AutoCAD or Vectorworks

● Familiarity with technical operations for each department of production

● Creative problem-solving

● Ability to lead large and small teams to achieve set goals

● Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

● Ability to manage time and productivity effectively

● Ability to multitask and achieve tight deadlines

● Proficiency in advanced techniques of rigging, automation, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

● Proficiency in woodworking, metal working, and advanced stage carpentry techniques

● Ability to read technical drawings and create work lists

● Understanding working drawings/elevations, cut lists, construction methods; pneumatics, hand tools, power tools, adhesives, foams, etc.

● Basic understanding of scenic painting techniques, lighting equipment, and sound equipment



Duties:

● Working with Director of Production the PM will oversee all production departments in realizing the vision of the theatre as seen by Producing Artistic Director and the vision of each individual production as seen by the creative team of that production

● Facilitating communication within and between production departments, administration, artistic staff, and guest artists

● With the APM, ensuring safety and policy adherence.

● Act as Production Manager for assigned shows throughout the year – supervising the show from beginning to end.

● Assist with managing/supervising all load-ins and load-outs

● Overseeing the production elements of in-season and summer educational programming

● Oversee the day to day operations of the Production Shops

● Create and attend meetings with each department of production as well as designers to ensure goals are met

● With the TD, create estimates for the construction and load-in of scenic elements from designer drawings. Identify ways to reduce costs to stay within budget and present options to the Designer as needed.

● With the TD, bid shows, participate in the technical design process, review and provide input on construction drawings, and ensure scenery is correctly fabricated to the scenic designer’s specification.

● Work collaboratively with the TD and Stage Supervisor on the design of scenery, rigging and automation to ensure that it can be loaded in/out safely and efficiently.

● Assist TD with drafting ground plans, sections, rigging, installation, and deck drawings based on the scenic design as needed for load-in crews, Stage Management, Designers, and other Production Staff.

● Work with visiting design teams and Production Staff to achieve workable and safe productions throughout all stages of the production process.

● Work with the Technical Director, Designers, and other Production team members to find solutions to technical problems and challenges.

● Attend production meetings, pre-tech run-thrus, load-ins, technical rehearsals and performances as needed. Keep the Production Staff informed of important developments.

● Advise Production Management on equipment and facility upgrades and maintenance. Oversee the Spec, bid, schedule, and supervise maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of equipment and support spaces with the Technical Director.

● Support the Education, Advancement, and Marketing departments in furthering their work. This could include teaching workshops, leading tours, discussing

behind-the-scenes activities, or taking on interns or apprentices.

● Work with department heads to build and maintain build/load-in schedule for each production

● Oversee any specialty scenic rigging or automation required by each production

● Perform other related work as required.

● Read all reports and act on any notes

● Provide assistance in other departments as needed.

● Provide support for special events



Qualifications:

● Experience in an equivalent position with a professional theatre.

● Experience as Technical Director in professional theatre

● Demonstrable understanding of the production process from both a creative and technical viewpoint and ability to negotiate a clear path to success for any given production. Ability to read and evaluate designer plans and technical drawings.

● Experience creating and overseeing budgets including estimating labor requirements.

● Proficiency in drafting with either AutoCAD or Vectorworks and the ability to clearly lay out drawings for others to read and understand.

● Proficiency in rigging, automation, and advanced theatrical techniques and the willingness to seek advice and help from others as needed to fill in gaps in knowledge.

● Experience leading crews, delegating tasks, and ensuring that everyone is working together toward a common goal.

● Ability to work independently, exercising judgment and discretion, while demonstrating initiative in the performance of all job duties.

● Demonstrable creative judgment, excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work effectively while managing multiple deadlines and priorities, and an aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes necessary to manage varying projects.

● Working knowledge of and willingness to promote current health and safety practices in the theater industry.

● Proficient in using computers and knowledge of basic computer programs used for email, word processing, spreadsheets, and computer aided drafting, etc.

● Ability to remain centered and respectful during sensitive situations, guiding teams to consensus in a holistic manner.

● With advanced notice, ability to work a flexible schedule including morning, evening, weekend hours.

● Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment

● Ability to climb, ladders, mobile lifts, catwalks and work at heights



Our Charter: https://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/charter/



Salary: $70,000 DOE



Benefits: Gulfshore Playhouse offers benefits that increase along with tenure, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan and paid vacation and sick leave.



Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.



Please send a cover letter, resume, and references attached as one pdf to jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
Salary: $70,000 DOE