Job Qualifications
Company Manager
Experience
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
+bull; Foster and maintain professional relationships with local and national directors, designers, choreographers, fight
directors, agents, union representatives, performers and technicians.
+bull; Check the interest + availability, negotiate, and draft artist contracts (including actors, directors, designers,
playwrights, creative teams, casting director, etc.).
+bull; File employment paperwork for artist contracts with Director of People Operations/EDI, Accounts Payable/Payroll
Specialist, and applicable unions.
+bull; Attend and contribute to meetings, including: artistic planning, admin team, production, design and full company
meetings.
+bull; Interface with LORT Counsel Office and union representatives, as needed, and update DTC staff on changes to LORT
Collective Bargaining Agreements with theatrical unions.
+bull; Ensure compliance of agreements and individual contracts, including reviewing of Marketing assets for crediting
purposes.
+bull; File annual Producer+rsquo;s Questionnaires, etc. with unions, and coordinate annual renewal paperwork.
+bull; File union reports, including weekly, monthly, per-production, and seasonal reports.
+bull; File box office royalty reports with rights holders and submit payments for royalties.
+bull; Submit artist and production payroll.
+bull; Submit artist + production contract payables and reimbursements (ex. directors, designers, creative teams).
+bull; Reconcile artists+rsquo; fees and salaries with internal records, budgets and union reports.
+bull; Support Grants Writer with data on Artistic + Production information.
+bull; Coordinate air travel, ground transportation, and housing for staff, artists, and crew.
+bull; Work with staff, artists and crew regarding needed medical care, in relation to their ability to rehearse, perform, or
otherwise work on a production, including serving as a primary facilitator for all Workers Compensation submissions,
and facilitating transport to medical appointments.
+bull; Serve as an liaison and advocate for artists during production processes, remaining aware of needs or concerns that
arise, and working to address those matters in line with DTC policies.
+bull; Perform work in a manner that is consistent with DTC+rsquo;s Mission, Vision, and Values.
+bull; Be an active participant in DTC+rsquo;s work towards equity, diversity and inclusion and becoming an anti-racist
organization.
+bull; During rehearsal, tech, and performance weeks, this position works onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays + Thursdays at
DTC+rsquo;s offices, with the option for remote work on most Fridays and Saturdays, as long as they attend at least two
rehearsals/performances a week. During dark weeks, this position works onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays, +
Thursdays, with the option for remote work on most Monday and Fridays. Some scheduling flexibility may be
available with prior approval of the Director of Production and Director of EDI + People Operations.
+bull; Must be available on some nights and weekends, as needed, based on rehearsal, tech, and performance schedules.
+bull; Other duties as needed or assigned.
This job description is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future
changes/developments.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
+bull; Sound grasp of current best theater producing practice in the USA.
+bull; Problem solving approach and positive attitude.
+bull; Experience with and understanding of budgets.
+bull; Experience of forming and managing relationships with creative artists and/or their representatives.
+bull; Experience with Contracting.
+bull; Familiarity with LORT Collective Bargaining Agreements a plus.
+bull; Excellent communication skills.
+bull; Sound administrative computer literacy skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Blackbaud
and DocuSign a plus.
+bull; Self-motivated, and able to work independently outside of office supervision.
+bull; Excellent time management skills.
+bull; Ability and desire to work as part of a team.
+bull; Ability to work under pressure.
+bull; Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion;
+bull; An appreciator of theater and an advocate for its value for the community;
+bull; Position requires long periods of work at computer +ndash; either seated or standing.
+bull; Valid US Driver+rsquo;s License.
+bull; 5-10lbs lifting unaided required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
+bull; Prior experience in a LORT, regional, or other professional theatre/arts organization a benefit.
+bull; Undergraduate degree or equivalent practical experience a benefit.
