Production Manager

The House Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate cultural engagement through live music concerts, interdisciplinary performances, exhibitions and educational initiatives. The House Foundation develops, disseminates, promotes and preserves the work of iconic American artist Meredith Monk and members of Meredith Monk & Vocal Ensemble.

The House seeks a part-time salaried Production Manager to join our team to oversee project management for all of Meredith Monk’s performance engagements. This position will report to the Executive Director and will work closely with the Artistic Director, Meredith Monk. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in live music concerts and theatrical production management, will be versed in the performing arts, and have experience working with a touring ensemble. In addition to The House staff, the position will work directly with production and technical staff at touring venues, artists, designers, and technicians. Throughout the year, this position requires on average about 8-10 hours of work a week, a majority of which is remote, and approximately 8-10 weeks of national and international touring.

The candidate must be available to commit to an increased number of hours July - October 2024 in advance of the production of Indra’s Net at the Park Avenue Armory in Fall 2024. 

Responsibilities:

• Assists in managing touring inquiries once vetted by the Executive Director 
• Determines production schedule in accordance with Artistic Director and production logistics
• Ability to develop and update performance tech riders of current and new works
• Coordinates rehearsals schedules and oversees rehearsal equipment needs
• Oversees production and technical elements, working with sound, lighting and projection designers
• Creates tour itineraries in coordination with the Executive Director
• Travels with the company nationally and internationally to oversee touring presentations

Skills and Qualifications:

• Interest in interdisciplinary performance art
• Excited to be a part of Monk’s current and developing repertoire
• Interest in touring nationally and internationally
• Strong and broad knowledge of theatrical production with ability to advance, plan and manage touring shows
• Operate with high level of discretion and grace
• Ability to prioritize in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to work independently and provide reports on progress as needed
• Able to problem solve and negotiate conflicts with diplomacy