Production Manager

DATE: October 2, 2012 REPORTS TO: General Manager STATUS: Full Time/Regular/Exempt SALARY: DOE plus benefits

The American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) is a 47 year old non-profit regional theater and training institution that nurtures the art of live theater through dynamic productions, intensive actor training in its Conservatory, and an ongoing dialogue with the community. A.C.Ts home, the 1,000 seat Geary Theater, built in 1909, is a national historic landmark visited by some 250,000 patrons annually. At the heart of A.C.T. is one of the most respected actor training institutions in the nation, offering a Master of Fine Arts degree, in addition to programs serving students ages 8 to 100. American Conservatory Theater is not just a place where you come to see plays. Its a place where you come to talk about plays, where you come to meet artists, where you come to learn about the making of art. Its a place that opens your heart and your mind, and can actually teach you something about the world. Its a place in which you are transformed. (Carey Perloff, Artistic Director)

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) seeks Production Manager to lead all A.C.T. technical departments. Operating primarily in the Geary Theater A.C.T. presents an annual mainstage subscription season of seven plays, plus a holiday production and various special events. The Geary is a union house, operating under a LORT A agreement and has multiple union contracts including IATSE. In addition, the Production Manager will work collaboratively with the Conservatory to both support and integrate the training program into the overall production framework. A.C.T. is currently building a 300 seat second stage and production manager shall assist with the design development, technical specs and FF&E budget. Key responsibilities include hiring and staffing of all Production departments including permanent, seasonal, and temporary employees; development and oversight of all Production departmental budgets; creation and oversight of season calendar, rehearsal schedule, production/tech schedules and design deadlines, advise on capital purchases, building upgrades and maintenance issues; and assist and support publicity efforts, development events, readings and workshops, and other special events. The production manager is a member of the Senior Staff and will participate in season and long term strategic planning and reporting. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of production management experience at a level comparable to LORT A. Salary DOE plus excellent benefits package. Please send cover letter, resume and references to: Production Manager Search A.C.T. Attn: Human Resources 30 Grant Avenue San Francisco, CA 94108-5800 OR Via e-mail at hr@act-sf.org Deadline: Open till filled What we look for in our staff: the ability to imagine, the energy to create and explore new ideas and the freedom of spirit to celebrate our diverse community. To learn more about A.C.T., visit our website at www.act-sf.org. No calls, please. EOE.