Production Manager/Coordinator For the Bearded Ladies Cabaret
The Bearded Ladies Cabaret Seeks a Part Time - Full Time Production Coordinator
The Bearded Ladies Cabaret is looking for a production coordinator to join our staff and provide continual oversight of production needs over a theatrical season and in between projects on an ongoing basis and would Production Manage smaller events. Large events would require the hiring of a unique Production Manager reporting to this position, or would have a first-refusal right for Production Managment contracts for an additional fee. Position is part time initially with good full time potential.
Qualifications:
- A collaborative spirit and ability to both schedule and meet deadlines
- A clear and responsive communicator
- A generally positive demeanor when approaching challenges
- The ability to lead and oversee a team toward a common goal
- A passion for a collaborative, team-oriented work environment
- The ability to both identify and solve problems creatively as they arise
- Experience with product and equipment sourcing, budgeting, hiring, and theatrical production management from inception to completion.
- Working knowledge of all aspects of technical theater including but not limited to lighting, sound, set, and costume is strongly preferred.
- Preference for applicants with extensive production management or stage management experience (3 years or more)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Dropbox, and Google Drive functionality
- Comfort with gender and identity politics in discussion and practice
Other Requirements:
- Must love the word “Queer”
- Must be available on some nights and weekends
- Must be willing to make a one-year commitment to the position
Limited Job Description:
- Maintaining and creating systems of organization so information is easily accessible and sharable within the company
- Attend monthly Company Meetings and weekly staff meetings as your schedule allows
- Manage the budget for productions, large and small, in collaboration with General Manager
- Aid General Manager, Artistic Director, and Associate Director in organizing and preparing for future productions by assessing the current needs and assets and anticipating future ones
- Serve as Production Manager for small individual projects or promotional events
- Facilitate communication between venues, producers, Bearded Ladies’ staff, and production personnel
- Hire and manage production staff (Stage Managers, TDs, stage hands, etc.) and ensure all are on task and on budget
- Aid General Manager in contracting and payment of artists, designers, venues, etcetera
- Create and update production calendars and distribute to production staff
- Acquisition, organization and maintenance of storage space for local and touring shows for props, set, sound gear and costumes
- Work with General Manager to make shipping, travel and accommodations arrangement for tours and guest artists
What we offer:
- A flexible 15 hr/week schedule (dependent on production-specific needs). A minimum of 5 hours must be in the Bearded Ladies Office. Solid potential for this to turn into a full time position.
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Access to an amazing community of artists, performers, dreamers, and builders
- Right of first refusal for larger project Production Management Contracts at an additional contract rate
Who you might be:
A flexible thinker who loves organizing in unusual settings. Assertive, self-disciplined, communicative, and organized. You are hungry for a challenge and a family of creative collaborators. You are not intimidated by spreadsheets or cardboard. You are someone who knows their schedule, their time and what they can accomplish, and you enjoy a good facial hair pun.
Who we are:
We are a Philadelphia-based experimental cabaret company that is gaining momentum quickly. Our work is a hybrid between cabaret and devised theater; we often use popular culture, nostalgia, pleasure and spectacle to tackle hard, meaningful questions about contemporary identity.
Upcoming Projects Include:
- Tours of our existing work outside of Philadelphia
- Development of our new project, The Poison Cookie Jar (website and installation)
- Our annual Bastille Day show, which has a huge talking baguette in it.
Learn more through your screen or look out for our next performance.
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