Seeking Production Manager for Theater Mu's 24/25 Season

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The production manager will oversee the planning and execution of Theater Mu’s two mainstage productions of our 2024/25 season. This post is formatted for both productions, however we are also open to accepting applicants who are only available for FIFTY BOXES OF EARTH. Please notate this in your submission, and we discuss the details in a follow up communication.

Deadline to apply is Oct 25: Send a resume, cover letter, and three references to [email protected]. (You can also direct any questions here.)

Hours: Starting ASAP through July 3, 2025. 20-50 weekly hours, varies by pre, during, and post-production.

Compensation: $19,600

Production information: 

World premiere of Fifty Boxes of Earth by Ankita Raturi
Directed by kt shorb

Stop Kiss by Diana Son

Directed by Katie Bradley

FIFTY BOXES OF EARTH at Park Square Theatre, Proscenium

 

Rehearsals begin: January, 29, 2025

Load in: February 17-19, 2025

Tech: February 19 - March 1, 2025

Previews: February 27-28, 2025

Opening: March 1, 2025

Closing: March 16, 2025

Load-out: March 17, 2025* 

 

STOP KISS at Gremlin Theatre

 

Rehearsals begin: May 13, 2025

Load in: June 2-3, 2025

Tech: June 4 week

Previews: June 12-13, 2025

Opening: June 14, 2025

Closing: June 29, 2025

Load-out: June 30, 2025*

 

FIFTY BOXES OF EARTH will rehearse at Park Square Theatre (20 West 7th Place, Saint Paul, MN 55102). The technical rehearsals and performance venue will take place at Park Square Theatre (20 West 7th Place, Saint Paul, MN 55102). 

STOP KISS will rehearse at Theater Mu Studio (755 Prior Ave N, #107, Saint Paul, MN 55104). The technical rehearsals and performance venue will take place at Gremlin Theatre (550 Vandalia Street, Suite 177, Saint Paul, MN 55114).

Responsibilities:

PRODUCTION STAFF MANAGING 

  • The Production Manager is responsible for managing production designers, creating production calendars, and facilitating production meetings. 
  • Source and hire all run crew, overhire, production staff (including house management), and other hourly positions as necessary for the Production. Hiring must be done with the approval of the Managing Director.
  • For STOP KISS, provide support to the Artistic Director in coordinating artist auditions, and conducting outreach to designers, stage managers, and other creative personnel.
  • Manage contracting for designers. Track hours worked for all hourly production staff; submit a production payroll to Managing Director.
  • Respond to any concerns about pay, schedule, policy, communication, or working environment; coordinate with Managing Director to ensure a respectful, equitable, and care-centered workplace.
  • Schedule and facilitate post-production reflections among Mu staff and production collaborators.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE & VENUE LIAISONING 

  • In all design areas, ensure the smooth transition from conceptualization to fabrication. Coordinate with designers and technicians to identify and meet their needs for materials, time, and labor.
  • Collaborate with the Managing Director to project appropriate material and labor expenses for each project.
  • Serve as support for front of house and box office staff. Collaborate with the house manager to set up the house and ensure the house is ready for previews and opening.
  • Serve as support to the Mu Staff in arranging all accessibility offerings, including hiring interpreters, audio describers, and supertitle offerings.
  • Liaise with the venue and ensure Mu is following all venue rules.
  • Plan and manage load-in and strike.

EXPENSE TRACKING 

  • In conjunction with the Office Manager and Managing Director, coordinate designer budgets to ensure all budget goals are met, and reconcile all production expenses for each project.


The Artist is responsible for attending each design meeting, production meeting, and technical rehearsal of the Play, and will remain in residence until Opening Night of each project. Theater Mu operates under an Actors’ Equity Association SPT-6 contract and is committed to 5-day workweeks before tech with no 10-hour tech rehearsals.

 

Desired Qualifications

  • 1+ years production management experience at the SPT level.
  • Background in stage management or technical direction.
  • Strong working knowledge of all areas of theatrical design, with particular emphasis on scenery and lighting.
  • Ability to read a light plot, sound plot, and ground plan.
  • Leadership skills, ability to manage a team and delegate tasks to appropriate departments.
  • Detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with a large collaborative team.
  • Effective time-management skills, ability to set and meet project deadlines and the enforce the deadlines of others.
  • Flexibility, multi-tasking and problem solving skills.