Requisition Number: F_260040

Department: Johnny Carson School-Theatre & Film-1033

Description of Work:

• Lead comprehensive season production planning in coordination with the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film and the Glenn Korff School of Music.
• Develop and manage detailed production calendars, schedules, and timelines to ensure timely and efficient execution of all productions.
• Oversee production processes from pre-production through strike, ensuring adherence to artistic, academic, and safety standards.
• Work in partnership with the Facilities Manager to coordinate space usage for rehearsals, performances, technical rehearsals, and special events.

• Develop, monitor, and manage production budgets in collaboration with the School Directors and College leadership.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of production resources, materials, and labor.
• Review and approve production-related expenditures consistent with university policy and fiscal priorities.
• Identify efficiencies and implement practices that strengthen operational effectiveness while maintaining production quality.

• Supervise production staff and coordinate the work of technical directors, designers, stage managers, and related personnel.
• Facilitate effective collaboration among faculty directors, designers, guest artists, and technical teams.
• Support the recruitment, contracting, and onboarding of guest artists and production personnel as needed.
• Promote a professional and educational production environment aligned with industry standards.

• Teach courses in stage management, production management, and professional performing arts practice aligned with JCSTF (expected two per year).
• Mentor and supervise student stage managers, assistant stage managers, production interns, and student production leaders across theatre and music productions.
• Oversee student production assignments, including rehearsal leadership, running crews, and performance calling responsibilities, in collaboration with directing, design, and music faculty.
• Support curriculum development in stage management, arts administration, production leadership, and interdisciplinary performance, including development of Special Topics courses as appropriate and, where appropriate, in collaboration with the School Directors.
• Provide individualized mentorship to students pursuing careers in stage management, production management, arts leadership, live entertainment, and related professional fields.
• Participate in recruitment, auditions, portfolio reviews, advising, and student professional development initiatives as appropriate.

• Ensure compliance with university policies, safety regulations, and applicable labor or union agreements.
• Develop and maintain production policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Serve as a key liaison between the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, Glenn Korff School of Music, College administration, and production units to ensure clear communication and coordination.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the College's production and academic mission.

The Director of Production is a 12-month

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