The Managing Director of Laguna Playhouse will serve as the organization's strategic, financial, and operational leader, co-leading with the Artistic Director to fulfill The Playhouse’s artistic vision and mission. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Managing Director will oversee all operational and administrative functions, including fundraising, marketing, human resources, community engagement, technology, and financial sustainability. The Managing Director and the Artistic Director will collaborate on season planning and the development of budgets and educational initiatives. The Managing Director will lead efforts to strengthen partnerships with donors, artists, and community stakeholders and will ensure the fiscal health of The Playhouse through a progressive approach to revenue generation. The Managing Director will champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across all areas of the organization. By cultivating a positive, inclusive organizational culture, the Managing Director will work collaboratively with the Board and Artistic Director to shape long-term strategic goals and enhance The Playhouse’s impact and visibility within the cultural landscape.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial Leadership and Administrative and Operations Oversight

· Manage and oversee the organization’s financial operations in collaboration with the Artistic Director and Board, focusing on budgeting, financial stability strategies, audit oversight, and reporting and analysis.

· Direct administrative operations, including departmental policies, hiring, supervision, and management of administrative department heads, as well as general oversight of all administrative staff.

· Refine internal communication and reporting structures to ensure clarity in decision-making and empower staff at all levels.

· Develop and implement a system for ongoing review and improvement of organizational policies, ensuring alignment with inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) principles.

· Monitor and evaluate financial performance against established benchmarks, identifying areas for growth and cost-saving opportunities.

· Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, tax, and regulatory requirements, working closely with legal and financial advisors.

· Supervise ticketing strategies and operations, in collaboration with and in support of the ticketing services staff.

· Embrace other financial leadership and administrative and operations oversight responsibilities, as needed.

Board Relations and Board Development

· Collaborate with the Artistic Director and Board to define and execute strategic priorities.

· Ensure regular, transparent, and timely reporting of all relevant information to the Board.

· Develop and implement systems for recruiting new Board members, in partnership with the Governance Committee.

· Provide the Board with regular strategic guidance, helping them understand key organizational challenges and opportunities.

· Facilitate Board training and development initiatives to ensure effective governance and engagement.

· Foster a strong and collaborative relationship with the board while ensuring governance decisions align with The Playhouse’s long-term sustainability and mission.

· Embrace other Board relations and Board development responsibilities, as needed.

Contributed and Earned Revenue

· Guide staff and Board fundraising efforts to develop strategies for increasing contributed revenue, strengthening donor trust, and fostering long-term philanthropic relationships, with a focus on solicitation, stewardship, and cultivation of both existing and new funders. 

· Support and collaborate with the development team to ensure success in annual and capital fundraising goals.

· Partner with marketing staff to ensure effective messaging and promotion of all revenue streams, establishing a system of ongoing pricing evaluation.

· Create and implement donor recognition and stewardship programs in collaboration with development staff to ensure long-term relationships with key funders.

· Identify and secure new earned income opportunities, such as sponsorships, grants, and partnerships.

· Embrace other contributed and earned revenue responsibilities, as needed.

External Relations and Community Engagement

· Serve as a key ambassador for the organization, working alongside the Artistic Director to represent it both locally and in the broader Southern California community.

· Build and maintain relationships with local arts organizations, fostering mutual support and collaboration.

· Strengthen The Playhouse’s community connections, including with community leaders and local businesses.

· Represent the organization at key community events, forums, and networking opportunities.

· Cultivate strategic partnerships with media outlets, local influencers, and cultural leaders to enhance the organization’s visibility.

· Embrace other external relations and community engagement responsibilities, as needed.

Traits and Characteristics

The Managing Director will be a dynamic and visionary leader who combines creativity with a strong sense of pragmatism, guiding the organization with both strategic insight and operational expertise. This individual will prioritize building a collaborative and engaged workplace culture, ensuring staff morale and cross-departmental communication are strengthened. Adept at balancing input from staff and stakeholders while maintaining the responsibility for clear, timely decision-making, they will be a decisive and collaborative executive. With a commitment to transparency, the Managing Director will foster open communication and lead with warmth, professionalism, and respect, cultivating a culture of trust and collaboration throughout The Playhouse.

Other key competencies include the following:

· Leadership and Personal Accountability – The facility to inspire others with a clear vision while taking responsibility for personal actions and outcomes.

· Customer Focus – The commitment to anticipate and exceed customer needs with urgency, responsiveness, and strong relationships.

· Conflict Management – The capacity to address and resolve conflicts constructively while maintaining positive relationships.

· Time and Priority Management – The ability to effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and achieve key objectives.

· Interpersonal Skills and Diplomacy – The capability to communicate effectively, build rapport, and handle sensitive issues tactfully.

Qualifications

Demonstrable progressive professional experience in leadership roles and in managing and supervising teams is required. A successful track record working within complex and dynamic organizations, as well as skills in financial management, fundraising, and relationship building, are needed. Strong business acumen and communication skills are needed. Prior experience in the performing arts sector is appreciated, and a strong passion for theater and knowledge of the field are expected. The Managing Director will have a proven track record in community engagement, local arts leadership, fundraising, and guiding and establishing organizational policies, and a record of commitment to the principles of inclusion, equity, diversity, and access is essential.

If you do not meet all the qualifications but possess transferable or equivalent skills, we encourage you to apply and highlight them in your cover letter and resume.

Compensation and Benefits

The Laguna Playhouse provides a competitive and equitable compensation package in the range of $175,000 to $200,000, with benefits that include paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, medical and dental insurance, long term disability, 401(k) retirement, and Safe Harbor plans.

Applications and Inquiries

To submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred), please visit: https://artsconsulting.com/opensearches/the-laguna-playhouse-seeks-managing-director/

The Laguna Playhouse is dedicated to building an equitable environment that is mixed across lines of difference and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender, and non-binary candidates.

REPORTS TO
Box Office Manager

OVERSEES
Part Time Box Office Treasurers

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Ensure superior customer service with members of box office and front-of-house staff across all channels (phone, email, and in-person)

Sell tickets to patrons in person from the box office window on performance days

Distribute tickets for will-call on performance days

Scan tickets and welcome patrons

Maintain communication with the front of house team, company management, and venue staff

In collaboration with the Box Office Manager - hire, train, and manage part-time box office staff as needed

Process house seat, company ticket, daily comp, and group sales orders prior to performances

Efficiently communicate information on current and future productions to patrons

Ensure accurate performance reporting

Maintain the box office bank for cash sales

Other box office duties as assigned

NECESSARY SKILLS
Working knowledge of box office and ticket operations.

Strong communication and management skills

Customer and sales experience

An ability and interest in learning new ticketing and operating systems

Prior experience managing part-time staff

Cash Handling

HOURS
Flexible weekend and evening availability required
20-30 hours per week while in production

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to info@studioseaview.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Do not call.

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Monday, April 14, 2025

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

BREAK: 12:30PM - 1:30PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an appointment, contact Brian

Pope at bpope@ppt.org.

CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep
$1051 weekly minimum (LORT C)

SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Pittsburgh Public Theater's 2025-26 Season (see breakdown).
Some roles may be understudied.

PREPARATION
Please prepare: one (1) comedic monologue and one (1) dramatic monologue. All materialshould not exceed 3 minutes. Please email electronic copies of your headshot and resume. We’ll accept hard copies of your
materials but be sure to staple them together.

LOCATION
City Theatre

1300 Bingham St

Pittsburgh, PA 15203-1500

PERSONNEL
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Casting & Literary Director – Brian Pope

OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
All dates subject to change.

OTHER
If you cannot attend this audition, you may
send an electronic headshot and resume to bpope@ppt.org.

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity

designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

PITTSBURGH PUBLIS THEATER 2025-2026 SEASON

NOISES OFF
By Michael Frayn
Directed by Margot Bordelon
1st Rehearsal – September 2, 2025

1st Preview – October 1, 2025
Closes – October 19, 2025

Seeking:

DOTTY OTLEY

LLOYD DALLAS

GARRY LEJEUNE

BROOKE ASHTON

POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR

FREDERICK FELLOWES

BELINDA BLAIR

TIM ALLGOOD

SELSDON MOWBRAY

A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE PLAY

Play by Philip Grecian Based upon A Christmas Story ©1983 Turner Entertainment Co., distributed by Warner Bros.

Written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark

and In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash by Jean Shepherd

Directed by Michael Berresse

1st Rehearsal – November 18, 2025

1st Preview – December 4, 2025

Closes – December 21, 2025

Seeking:

ADULT RALPH

RALPHIE

FLICK

SCHWARTZ

ESTER JANE ALBERRY

HELEN WEATHERS

SCUT FARKAS

AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

By Henrik Ibsen
A New Version by Amy Herzog
Directed by Marya Sea Kaminski
1st Rehearsal – January 6, 2026
1st Preview – February 4, 2026
Closes – March 1, 2026

Seeking:

DR. THOMAS STOCKMAN

PETRA STOCKMAN

PETER STOCKMAN

HOVSTAD

BILLING

ASLASKEN

CAPTAIN HORSTER

MORTEN KIIL

PRIMARY TRUST
By Eboni Booth
Directed by Kyle Haden
1st Rehearsal – February 24, 2026
1st Preview – March 25, 2026
Closes – April 19, 2026

Seeking:

KENNETH

BERT

CORRINA/WALLY’S WAITER/BANK CUSTOMERS

CLAY/SAM/LE POUSSELET BARTENDER