Theatre Producer’s Role
The Producer shall:
- Manage the Production Budget:
- Work with the Theater Committee and the Directorial staff to create the production budget
- Work with the Directorial and Stage Management staff to oversee the budget
- Get theater committee approval on any major changes to the budget
- Follow appropriate protocols for spending and reimbursement
- Will arrange reimbursements and bill payments in a timely fashion using appropriate forms and processes
- Oversee Communications:
- Provide regular updates to the MAC Theater Committee
- Status of production
- Status of budget
- Staff issues
- Technical Issues
- Represents MAC rules and protocols to staff and performers
- Set up communication channels for the production
- Liaise with the venue for scheduling
- Identify and engage technical staff as follows:
- Technical Production Staff
- Set Designer
- Master Builder
- Lights
- Sound
- Stage Crew
- Props
- Costumes
- Make Up
- House Staff
- House Manager
- Tickets
- Concessions
- Ushers
- Program
- Public Relations
- Publicity
- Advertising
- Grant Writing
- Underwriting/Sponsorship
- Ensure safe-working practices
- Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships and communications with all
- Working with the Director’s vision, determine the necessary technical support, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs
- Have regular production meetings
- Work to ensure a positive, healthy experience in all aspects of the production
Depending on the production, this role may have a stipend.
We encourage anyone interested in producing with little or no experience to apply when they feel they have the ability to meet the above criteria. This can also be a shared role with “co-producers”.
Please contact macdrama@monsonartscouncil.org with any questions. Please see the volunteer section of the website for current openings.
If interested in a role please send your resume to macdrama@monsonartscouncil.org. In the subject, please reference the role you are interested in.