The Director of Production and Facilities will work in collaboration with the artistic director and executive director to manage the entire production process, oversee designs, production staff, budget, calendar, rentals, and resources to achieve the artistic goals and technical/production standards of Skylight Music Theatre. They will also coordinate the operations of Skylight and the Broadway Theatre Center facilities.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRODUCTION PLANNING:

Evaluate the technical/production requirements of proposed repertoire and season schedules in collaboration with the Artistic Director.

Develop production department plans, priorities, and schedules accordingly.

Supervise the development of annual budgets for production-related expenses and income in consultation with artistic director to maintain overall balance of production expenditures.

Serve as primary liaison between designers, production staff and administration.

Provide creative teams with an understanding of budgetary parameters, available resources, production processes and Skylight facilities.

Coordinate the evaluation of preliminary and final designs with the artistic director and staff.

Ensure that technical information (ground plans, inventory, etc.) is provided to designers on a timely basis.

Oversee the development of material and labor budgets for each production.

Coordinate all design meetings ensuring a smooth flow of artistic and design information through the production department.



PRODUCTION:

Ensure that the realization of designs meets designer and director intentions, while considering the resources and personnel available.

Ensure that the staff is effectively used in developing technical solutions, negotiating design changes and executing designs.

Ensure labor and materials cost estimates align with budgetary parameters.

Coordinate production schedules, along with department heads and events manager.

Manage the production process with safety as paramount, from design, build, run to strike.

Establish effective communication between artists and staff through meetings, and appropriate planning.