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Los Angeles: Production Manager for Immersive Show

CATEGORY: Technical

Brassroots District
Los Angeles, CA
US

CONTACT NAME

Ari Herstand

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

About the Show
Brassroots District: LA ’74 is an original immersive theater and concert experience that drops audiences into the heart of LA’s funk and soul scene in 1974. Set inside a concert venue, the show blends live music, storytelling, and audience interaction to create a once-in-a-lifetime party where fantasy and reality collide.

About the Role
We’re seeking a Production Manager to keep the funk flowing and the trains running on time. This person will be the backbone of our production, making sure rehearsals, performances, and technical operations run smoothly and within budget. You’ll be the point person for our creative team and crew, translating vision into reality while keeping us grounded in logistics.

Responsibilities

* Oversee and manage the full production budget, tracking expenses and ensuring accountability

* Supervise all production departments (technical, stage management, designers, crew), serving as the central hub between the executive producers and the rest of the team.

* Coordinate scheduling, rehearsals, load-in, tech, performances, and strike.

* Work hand-in-hand with the director and stage manager to ensure smooth operations throughout the run.

* Anticipate challenges and solve problems quickly, keeping the production on schedule and within budget.

* Maintain a safe, supportive, and collaborative working environment for cast, crew, and staff.

* Support immersive-specific logistics, including managing multiple performance areas, audience flow, and site-specific needs with the venue.

* Work closely with the director, designers, and other artistic staff to ensure their vision is realized within the technical and financial constraints of the production.

* Hire, train, and supervise the production team and crew, assigning duties and managing staff performance.

* Report directly to the Executive Producers with weekly budget and operations updates.

Qualifications

* Previous experience as a Production Manager in theater, live performance, or immersive/experiential events.

* Ability to effortlessly work in an extremely fast-paced environment

* Strong budgeting, scheduling, and organizational skills.

* Calm under pressure and quick to problem-solve.

* A collaborative leader who can oversee multiple departments with confidence.

* Familiarity with immersive theater or site-specific productions strongly preferred.

* Experience working with musicians and in a concert environment a plus

* Funk and soul in your heart and good vibes
Contract Dates (initial run): January 5 – March 29 (with possible extensions)

Rehearsals: January 15 through early February 2026

Performances:
Preview: February 5
February: 7, 14, 20, 28
March: 7, 14, 20, 28

Possible extensions: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays through Spring 2026
To apply, please submit cover letter and resume via email.

DURATION

Jan 5, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026

SALARY

$12,500.00 – $15,000.00 per gig

HOW TO APPLY

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