Production Manager and Stage Management Instructor, Krannert Center for the Perf

Production Manager and Stage Management Instructor
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
College of Fine and Applied Arts

Job Summary

Serve as a Production Manager for Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, and as an Instructor in the Department of Theatre Stage Management Program. Under the supervision of the KCPA Director of Production support effective management of 15+ live performance productions for the academic performing arts units of the college of Fine and Applied Arts.

Duties & Responsibilities

Academic Instruction

Holds a 0% teaching appointment in Department of Theatre as a Teaching Assistant Professor, with input and execution of Stage Management Curriculum

Teaches up to six classroom hours per semester for various courses

Serves as a guest instructor and oversees independent studies

Serves as student stage management advisor for assigned productions

Participates in other duties related to the educational mission of Krannert Center and the Department of Theatre as available, including faculty meetings and serving on committees

Participates in curriculum planning, course development, recruiting and retention activities of the program

Organizes and supervises students and their work on various productions, including overseeing technical and dress rehearsals in dance, lyric theatre and theatre; advises production students on numerous matters including career opportunities and related issues

Management

The Production Manager works with the Director of Production to coordinate effective management of 13 mainstage productions and numerous workshop productions supporting the performing arts units resident in Krannert Center

Coordinates the needs of the academic units with the available resources of Krannert Center’s production departments in order to carry out the educational, research, and public engagement missions of the academic departments and KCPA; responsibilities include advance planning for future seasons, assisting with creation of specific and comprehensive production calendars, overseeing budgets, scheduling meetings, supervision of student graduate assistants, and facilitation of many aspects of the day-to-day operations of the resident producer production office

In consultation with the Director of Production, oversees production requirements for each student show in process, either through advance planning, the running of production meetings, the oversight of rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances, and other production duties as related to production management

Coordinates space requests, interacts with professional and academic staff to solve logistical problems, and acts the representative of the Director of Production in departmental and college meetings

Academic Production

Oversight of production requirements for each student show in process, through advance planning, running of production meetings, oversight of rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances

Minimum Qualifications

BFA in stage management, production management, design and/or technical theater or other closely related performing arts discipline

2 years professional experience in live performing arts (theater, opera, dance, musical theater, immersive theater) in management roles like production manager/director, production stage manager, stage manager, assistant production manager, assistant stage manager, and/or production assistant

MFA in stage management or production management

Preferred Qualifications

MFA in stage and/or production management

1-3+ years college-level teaching and/or mentoring experience in stage or production management

Experience with union contracts (AEA, IATSE) and theatrical health and safety practices

Familiarity with venue management software/systems (like Momentus, Propared, Prospero, etc.)

AEA member, AGMA member, IATSE member, OSHA-10 hour and/or OSHA 30-hour certificate, 1st Aid/CPR Certified

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The ability to communicate with and effectively organize the work of students

Must be flexible, resilient, and possess the ability to operate with minimal guidance

Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment

Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/1/2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is $57,000-$62,000 annually. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. Work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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