Assistant Production Manager - Studio Theatre

TITLE: Assistant Production Manager

STATUS: Full-Time/Exempt

DIVISION: Artistic/Production

REPORTS TO: Director of Production

POSTITION AVAILABLE: August 18th, 2025



ABOUT STUDIO THEATRE



Since its founding in 1978, Studio Theatre has been based in the historic neighborhood of Logan Circle in Washington DC. Inspired by the world around us, Studio brings personal, political plays to audiences across the Washington metropolitan area. Studio’s mission combines a commitment to artistic craftmanship with the connective power of live theatre: “To produce exceptional contemporary theatre in deliberately intimate spaces, fostering a more thoughtful, more empathetic, and more connected community, in Washington, DC and beyond.”



Recognized by the DC Council, the city’s main governing body, as “a pioneer in launching Washington, DC’s theatre into prominence in the American theatre of the 21st century,” Studio presents a diverse roster of thought-provoking contemporary plays featuring an array of local, national, and international theatre artists. Each season, Studio produces seven to nine productions of contemporary drama, including one to two new plays and commissions artists, particularly those early in their careers, to develop new works that will shape the field for years to come. We also aim to be an engaged member of our community—investing in ongoing partnerships with civic, social, and educational organizations—and nurture the next generation of arts leaders through a season-long professional development apprenticeship program.



Studio is a values-based organization that pursues artistry and inclusion, and brings characteristic thoughtfulness and daring to our efforts, onstage and off. We are committed to anti-racism in our work and make a concentrated effort to proactively dismantle barriers that have excluded people from joyful participation in our art form.



Throughout Studio’s four decades, the quality of Studio’s work has been recognized by sustained community support, as well as 398 nominations and 72 Helen Hayes Awards for excellence in professional theatre. Today, Studio stands as an anchor arts institution in Washington, DC, committed to artistry, professional development, and our community.



THE POSITION



The Assistant Production Manager will assist in the oversight of all aspects of the day-to-day procedures of the production department. This position acts as the Company Management lead. They are the primary manager of the backstage crew, the Stage Management Fellow, and the Company Management Fellow.

This position requires some weekend and evening work to meet the needs of the company management, production, and tech schedules. This position will primarily require onsite work in conjunction with Studio Theatre’s remote work policy.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



• Coordinate scheduling of rehearsals, production meetings, technical rehearsals, and other needed sessions for the Studio season in conjunction with Stage Management.

• Help to manage technical rehearsals for the productions, in conjunction with the Director of Production. This includes leading Production Meetings during Technical Rehearsals and Previews, and distribution of a written record of all technical notes taken during said meetings.

• Work with Department Heads to track, reconcile, and summarize production department spending.

• Work with the Director of Production on securing signed copies of all Production riders, contracts, and Letters of Agreements.

• Prepare and distribute production and technical schedules to departments affiliated with Studio Theatre including, but not limited to: Artistic, General Management, Stage Management, Facilities, and visiting Artistic teams, in conjunction with the Director of Production.

• Coordinating all production events related to the Studio season as assigned including, but not limited to: Preliminary Design Review. Production Kickoff, 1st Rehearsal events, Tech Week Production Meetings, Design Run Meetings, Production Meetings during Tech, and Post-Mortems with Studio Staff.

• Manage all artist comps ticket requests in conjunction with box office.

• Oversee and hire all backstage run crew.

• Work with the Company Management Fellow to oversee & coordination all travel, hospitality, and housing for incoming staff and artists.

• Work with the Operations Manager to upkeep the housing facilities of Studio Theatre for visiting artists. This includes the creation and upkeep of housing calendars and coordinating cleaning at Studio’s housing facilities.

• Build the travel and hospitality budgets alongside the General Manager and in coordination with the Director of Production; process and reconcile related invoices, credit card receipts and other expenses.

• Prepare and submit workers’ compensation claims when on call.

• In conjunction with the Company Management Fellow, act as direct point of contact for show staff including being “on call” for emergencies (including injury and housing emergencies) including preparing and submitting workers’ compensation claims as needed.

• Supervise the Stage Management Fellow and Company Management Fellow, including scheduling regular check-ins, providing direct and timely feedback, creating and maintaining an education plan and goal setting.

• Collaborate with the EDI Committee on setting best practices for the rehearsal and technical process to support and foster a positive and collaborative process for show staff.

• Contribute to the Safety Committee as an active member representing the needs of show staff.

• Participate in Studio Theatre’s on-going anti-racism work.

• Other duties as assigned.





SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS



Studio Theatre is seeking an individual with considerable talent, passion for the theatre, and ability to advance institutional aims. We expect a candidate will have:

● Must have working knowledge of Theatre Production Management and Company Management, be detail-oriented and be able to manage and produce a variety of projects.

● Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of people is critical. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to work well under pressure, bring diverse groups of people together.

● Computer skills including Windows, Word, Excel, and learning new programs as needed (Propared, Dropbox, Teams, etc.), are required.

● Ability to develop and monitor production budgets is required.

● Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Relocation assistance is not provided.

● Candidate must be willing to work onsite.



COMPENSATION:



This position is a full-time salaried non-exempt position with an annualized salary range of $55,000 to $60,000.



Studio Theatre offers a generous benefit package including medical with a partial employer contribution and a funded HRA, dental, and vision insurance and FSA; short-term and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; 401K with an employer match; and commuter benefits. Studio Theatre time off policies include ten paid holidays, five floating holidays, separate sick leave, and annual vacation leave accrual starting at ten days for new hires.



Studio Theatre’s administrative hours are Monday thru Friday 10am to 6pm. Studio Theatre’s remote work policy allows certain positions to work remotely up to two days a week plus exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Due to the nature of live entertainment, all positions may require some evening and weekend work.



HOW TO APPLY:



Interested applicants can apply using this form:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=5748fe17-dec3-419d-8f3b-c65ed6cd7402&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=583526&lang=en_US



If you need assistance filling out the form, please email employment@studiotheatre.org or call 202.232.7267 x 0 for assistance. Proof of COVID vaccination is not required at the application stage but will be required if a job offer is extended.



Studio Theatre is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, and all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Salary: $55,000-$60,000