Aurora Productions seeking Production Managers

Aurora Productions is seeking Production Managers to join our experienced, tight knit team. Ideal candidates are highly organized and motivated, with familiarity of commercial theatre practice and procedure. Experience as a Production Manager, Technical Supervisor or Technical Director is required as is experience with a union work environment. Production Managers would work with Aurora’s principals on technical oversight, focusing on the bid process, shop build and load in into the theatres as well as labor contracting, budgeting, scheduling and supervision for multiple productions each season.



Qualifications:

• Previous experience in production, stage, and/or facilities management is required.

• Working understanding of the operations of Carpentry/Rigging; Automation; Lighting; Sound; Props; Costumes.

• Skilled in time management, communication, negotiation, and creative problem solving.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility, and a “team player” sensibility.

• Must be able to read and evaluate technical drawings. Autocad knowledge preferred.

• Have at least 5 years of experience as a Production Manager/Technical Director.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

• Prior shop experience a plus. Aurora Productions is committed to fostering diversity in the workplace. Please send cover letter, resume, and three references as attachments to jobs@auroraprod.com. Include “PM Search 2020” in the subject line. Aurora Productions is a Production Management and Technical Supervision Company specializing in the Broadway, Off Broadway and touring theater productions. Since 1993, Aurora has supervised over 250 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, associated tours, as well as international productions in London's West End, Europe and Australia.