Cape Playhouse
Dennis, MA
US

CONTACT NAME

Brynn Grambow

DESCRIPTION

The historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, MA — the oldest continuously operating summer theater in America- is accepting resumes for a Company Manager for our 2026 Summer Season which includes Nat Zegree’s Mozart to Pop Chart, Into the Woods, Hairspray, Mean Girls, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and various smaller events throughout the summer. The rate for this position is $22.00/hour. This is a full time position with opportunity for overtime after 40 hrs a week. Housing may be provided.

This position runs April 6, 2026 through October 4, 2026 with on site responsibilities beginning on or about April 27th.

A valid driver’s license is required and the company manager must be at least 21 years of age.

This position reports to the General Manager.

The company manager is a seasonal position that manages hospitality related needs for all apprentices, seasonal staff, and visiting artists. This position interacts with all departments and requires strong communication skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with the artistic team to create a culture of enthusiasm, kindness, and celebration of the artistic work of the Playhouse.

• Serve as the primary “first contact” for all of our apprentices, seasonal staff, and visiting artists, creating a professional, warm, and respectful environment for all Cape Playhouse employees;

• With other artistic staff leads, upholding contractual obligations and maintaining communication with apprentices, seasonal staff, and visiting artists;

• Management of CM team, including an assistant company manager and supporting apprentice(s), assigning duties, providing support and leadership, and building a positive culture;

• Responsible for maintaining and tracking all spending in accordance with the applicable pre-approved budgets.

• Ensure apprentices, seasonal staff, and visiting artists feel valued and have the resources they need to do their best work, within clearly defined budget parameters

• Ensure that common spaces, including the green room, are kept clean and stocked with essential supplies

• Management of apprentice, seasonal staff, and visiting artist housing and transportation; including but not limited to organizing artist transportation to and from the Cape, monitoring usage and accessibility of rented vehicles, addressing issues with artist housing as they arise, and scheduling cleaning/maintenance of rental properties as needed;

• Programming and implementation of special events meant to welcome apprentices, seasonal staff, and visiting artists, to build a culture that is inclusive, collaborative, and connected to the Playhouse’s mission and vision; including but not limited to, welcome dinners, weekly staff morale events, opening night parties, etc.

The Cape Playhouse values collaboration, hard-work, compassion, and creativity.

The Cape Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Those interested in applying should send a cover letter, resume and contact info for three references to: [email protected] with the subject line “Company Manager: [Your Last Name]”. Application by email only, no phone calls please. Please indicate in your email if you need housing and if there are any restrictions to your availability.

DURATION

Apr 6, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026

SALARY

$22.00 – $22.00 per hour

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