LABytinth Theater Company
New York, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and visionary Artistic Director to lead our member-driven ensemble. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for theater and its creators, and possess a strong commitment to the developmental process. You will be responsible for synthesizing a cohesive artistic vision that reflects the collective pulse of our diverse membership - leading with confidence and flexibility a group of passionate artists with decades of shared history. The position coordinates with an Associate Artistic Director and a Leadership Committee drawn from membership to share responsibilities and contribute to major artistic decisions.

LAByrinth Theater Company is at a pivotal moment where we must balance two important aims. On one hand, we value our exclusive, member-driven approach, which fosters a close-knit and supportive creative environment and provides important opportunities for the membership. However, this approach must be balanced with our dedication to excellence, rigor and theater as a transformative art. The next Artistic Director will be tasked with navigating this delicate balance, ensuring that our company continues to thrive both as a bastion of artistic excellence and as a unique, inclusive, community. You will lead the charge in elevating our reputation for rigor, innovation, and artistic excellence, ensuring that the creative voices within our company continue to grow.

LAB AD Job Responsibilities

(Note: The Artistic Director will report directly to the Board of Directors. The AD will partner with the General Manager, and be supported by the Associate Artistic Director and Administrative Associate. In addition, the AD will work with the LAB Leadership Committee which is formed by six LAB members who have been elected to those positions by LAB membership. We expect the AD to build a collaborative relationship with all parties and integrate input from the Leadership Committee on all important LAB decisions.)

Artistic:

- Set the artistic vision for the company

- Select the season

- Codify a transparent process for the development of new work from the Intensive, Barn Series, Stripped workshops and productions - Oversee the hiring of all artistic personnel

- Support the company producers of each LAB event

- Be in conversation with and guide the Literary Committee to build our critical developmental process

Company:

- Lead company meetings

- Support professional and artistic growth of the company - Partner with the Leadership Committee

- Help lead/set the company culture

- Support dramaturgical and mentorship opportunities for LAB writers

Admin:

- Attend weekly meetings with the GM and Admin Associate - Attend Monthly meetings with the rest of the admin team: Communications and Development committees

- Attend Monthly Staff meetings

- Attend quarterly Board meetings

- Collaborate with the GM on the annual budget

Fundraising:

- Be the point person for meetings with donors and foundations - Support all fundraising activities

- Oversee conception of, structure and programming of the annual Fundraiser

OTHER:

- Be the point person for all significant partnerships

- Help develop the next strategic plan with the GM and other LAB stakeholders

- Generally, oversee the Education Committee and LAB Communications strategy to insure programs are in alignment with LAB’s artistic vision.

DURATION

Jun 1, 2025 -

SALARY

$20,000.00 – $30,000.00 per year

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