General Management Services

Budgeting and Finance Management

• Develop, manage, and oversee production budgets from initial planning through closing

• Create cash flow projections, forecasts, financial reports, and budget updates

• Oversee payroll and related financial processes

• Use financial analysis to evaluate options, anticipate challenges, and support informed producing decisions

• Assess the financial impact of rehearsal schedules, staffing needs, production elements, ticket sales scenarios, and other key variables

• Balance artistic ambition with fiscal responsibility

• Manage contingency planning and help producers prepare for unexpected costs

• Provide clear financial insight so producers can make confident decisions

• Help keep productions financially healthy and on track at every stage

Contracts and Labor Relations

• Oversee the contractual and labor framework that allows productions to operate smoothly and compliantly

• Negotiate and administer agreements for artists, creatives, production staff, and key personnel

• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and employment terms

• Work closely with producers, artists, unions, agents, and legal counsel

• Manage contracts, deal memos, payroll obligations, pension and health contributions, and required filings

• Negotiate and administer agreements with Actors' Equity Association (AEA), IATSE, United Scenic Artists (USA 829), the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), and SAG-AFTRA

• Address contractual questions and workplace issues proactively

• Help create a collaborative, well-organized environment where producers can focus on creating exceptional theatre

Production

• Partner with producers to build and support the creative and production teams for each project

• Identify and hire directors, designers, stage managers, and key production personnel

• Negotiate with agents, representatives, and creative team members

• Assemble collaborative teams aligned with the artistic vision and financial goals of the production

• Work closely with Production Management to oversee schedules, budgets, and resources

• Support efficient production processes while maintaining high production values

• Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative working environment

• Create the conditions for artists and staff to do their best work both onstage and behind the scenes