Theatre Aspen
Aspen, CO
US

CONTACT NAME

Michael Rader

DESCRIPTION

Theatre Aspen, a nationally recognized professional theatre company entering its fourth decade of artistic excellence, seeks an experienced and highly strategic Production Manager to lead all production operations for its summer season.

This senior leadership role oversees the planning and execution of multiple productions in repertory, ensuring the highest standards of artistic quality, operational rigor, and fiscal responsibility. The Production Manager serves as a key partner to senior leadership, aligning production strategy with organizational goals while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership & Execution

• Oversee the full production lifecycle from pre-production through strike across all departments
• Lead the design and build process in collaboration with directors, designers, and TD
• Establish and enforce production timelines, ensuring all milestones and deliverables are met

Budgeting & Financial Oversight

• Manage production budgets in partnership with senior leadership and the Technical Director
• Monitor expenses, providing forecasting and cost analysis to ensure fiscal discipline
• Lead bid processes and vendor negotiations with outside shops and rental partners

Staffing & Team Leadership

• Supervise seasonal production staff and crew
• Lead onboarding and establish clear expectations, workflows, and communication structures
• Cultivate a high-performing, respectful, and solutions-oriented production culture

Operations & Scheduling

• Oversee all scheduling within Theatre Aspen venues, including rehearsals, performances, load-ins/strikes, rentals, and special events
• Lead regular production meetings, including Two Week Forward planning sessions
• Coordinate closely with internal departments to ensure seamless execution across organization

Safety & Compliance

• Serve as the primary safety officer for the production department, maintaining and evolving safety protocols appropriate to an outdoor venue
• Ensure compliance with all union agreements and industry standards
• Partner with site and operations staff to maintain a safe, functional, and well-equipped facility

Inventory, Facilities & Strategic Planning

• Oversee production inventory, rentals, and storage systems, including off-season organization
• Identify and implement improvements to equipment, systems, and production infrastructure
• Contribute to long-term planning and capital improvements in collaboration with leadership

On-Site Leadership

• Maintain a strong physical presence during load-ins, technical rehearsals, and performances
• Provide real-time problem solving and leadership to ensure smooth execution at all times

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional production management experience in theatre or live performance, ideally in repertory or festival settings
• Demonstrated success managing complex budgets, schedules, and teams
• Strong working knowledge of all production disciplines
• Experience working within union environments
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment, including outdoor production conditions

Dates & Compensation

Contract Dates: Part-time, remote work will begin immediately upon hire. The position transitions to a full-time, in-person engagement in Aspen on or around May 4 through September 18, 2026.

Compensation: $1,100–$1,300 per week, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Housing: Private bedroom in shared housing provided for the duration of the in-person contract.

Additional Benefits:

• Round-trip travel to/from Aspen provided or reimbursed
• Access to company vehicles for work-related needs
• Workers’ compensation coverage
• Opportunity to work within a high-caliber, nationally recognized professional theatre

To apply for this position, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Production Manager Application”.

About Theatre Aspen

Theatre Aspen, known as “Broadway in the Rockies,” is a nationally recognized professional theatre company nestled in the heart of the Colorado mountains. For more than forty years, it has served as the region’s leading cultural institution, producing bold, high-quality theatre in one of the most extraordinary settings in the world. Situated in a destination renowned for its majestic natural beauty, vibrant arts scene, and unmatched quality of life, Theatre Aspen presents a dynamic summer repertory season at the iconic Hurst Theatre, alongside robust education programs, new work development, and special events. The company has welcomed an impressive roster of acclaimed artists to its stage, including Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara, Darren Criss, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Judd Hirsch, Marilu Henner, and Felicity Huffman, among many others. Committed to artistic excellence, community engagement, and the development of new work, Theatre Aspen continues to be a vital and growing force in the American theatre landscape.

Theatre Aspen is an equal opportunity employer and understands that the work to create equitable theatre on and offstage is never done and we pledge to continually pursue equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our hiring, casting, education, and performance practices.

DURATION

May 18, 2026 - Sep 18, 2026

SALARY

$1,100.00 – $1,300.00 per week

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