Literary Manager

InterAct Theatre Company seeks to expand our team with this part-time position of Literary Manager.

InterAct is a mid-size nonprofit theatre company. Our mission is to produce new plays that engage with the social, political and cultural issues of our time and to improve the climate for new plays regionally. Over our 38-year history, we’ve cultivated a loyal base of patrons, funders and donors who are almost as passionate about our work as we are.

We’re seeking a part-time Literary Manager at an average of 8 hours per week. This position reports primarily to the Producing Artistic Director and will work closely with the entire InterAct team.

The primary duties of this position are:

• Reading & evaluating plays
• Maintaining correspondence with playwrights, literary managers & literary agents
• Researching national and international plays
• Managing script submissions
• Overseeing production dramaturgy, including dramaturgy displays, for Main Stage season
• Serving as dramaturge on all new plays, both in production and development
• Coordinating new play development activities, including Philly Cycle
• Attending NNPN Showcase and other new play festivals & readings
• Coordinating Seat at the Table Read events
• Coordinating Season Selection meetings

Important Things to Know

• InterAct uses a variety of software. Comfort with computers and familiarity with Microsoft Office, Dropbox, Google Drive, and AirTable will be helpful.
• Scheduling flexibility may be required.
• Theatre background and excitement about our mission are big pluses.

Start date: To be negotiated with the selected candidate

Email cover letter and resume to Producing Artistic Director, Seth Rozin at [email protected]. Position will remain open until filled. Review of applications begins immediately.

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