The Sharon Playhouse, the historic, professional, nonprofit theater located in the foothills of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, is seeking to fill the role of Company Manager for its 2026 season. The Sharon Playhouse offers you the opportunity to work alongside professional artists from NYC, the tri-state area, and beyond. Our upcoming MainStage season includes Swingtime Canteen, 42nd Street and Come From Away, as well as, our Spotlight Gala, Writer+rsquo;s Playground and a special reading of The Divine Sister. Our YouthStage season includes Pooh+rsquo;s Parade, Matilda Jr., Big Bad, Shrek, Kids, and the Launchpad Company production of Zombie Prom, and a school partnership production of Shrek, Kids with Indian Mountain School.
The Company Manager reports directly to the Leadership Team and is responsible for managing the needs of the cast, crew, production team, and apprentices during the season. The position works closely with the Leadership Team, Stage Management, and other theater staff to provide administrative support, resolve logistical issues, and maintain a positive and professional atmosphere for all members of the company.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Coordinate and maintain all housing locations for all out-of-town seasonal staff, creatives, and actors.
Assign and help to maintain all Company Cars
Maintain open communication with all seasonal staff, creatives, and actors from first welcome to final departure, specifically:
Preparing and sending Welcome Packets
Handling Comp Ticket Requests
Overseeing Reimbursement Policies and Processing
Plan and fully execute all Travel Day schedules
Dressing Room + Green Room Management
Opening/Closing Show Support
Manage Hospitality for Special Event performers and creatives
General Communication + On-Call Support:
Maintain an open line of communication, making yourself available for any concerns, big or small.
Be on-call for issues like power outages, flat tires, maintenance needs, or transportation requests.
Troubleshoot housing-related or production-related problems as they arise, ensuring smooth and immediate resolutions.
Qualifications:
Previous experience in theater management, production, or operations, preferably in a regional or summer theater setting.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex logistical challenges.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of professionalism.
Familiarity with Actors' Equity Association (AEA) rules and regulations is preferred.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges in real-time.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed by the production schedule.
A genuine interest in providing excellent service and support to all members of the company.
Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently, excellent organizational and time-management skills, a positive attitude and a collaborative spirit.
Google Docs, Word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and an advanced understanding of budgeting and scheduling is required.
Dates of employment are from April 27 - October 4, 2026. This is a 1099 independent contractor position. Compensation is structured as a weekly rate of $500 (not hourly) and will be prorated based on arrival date and total weeks worked. The Sharon Playhouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
https://www.sharonplayhouse.org/employment-production
