Production Manager

The Production Manager works directly with Villanova Theatre Department’s (VTD) Artistic Director and Chair to directly oversee VTD’s production department and direct and execute VTD’s operational and strategic plan. This individual collaborates closely with the Business Manager and Company Manager, maintaining cross-organizational/cross-functional relationships as well as ongoing affiliations with area professional and academic theatres to accomplish production goals and project manage all VTD productions.


Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

• Directly oversee VTD production department; author, direct, and execute VTD’s operational and strategic production plan; implement VTD’s artistic and pedagogical vision and direction for productions and studio work.
• Ensure efficient, professional, and safe operations of VTD productions; calendar/maintain production dates; budget, forecast, and administer production budgets; coordinate VTD booking requests for Mullen Center rehearsal and performance spaces; negotiate overhire contracts.
• Supervise directly: Technical Director, Costume Shop Manager, Production Designers, Stage Management Consultant (or professional stage manager), Production Consultants, Props Coordinator/Artisan, Graduate Scholar(s) assisting Production.
• Supervise indirectly: Directors, Assistant Technical Director, Cutter/Draper, Scenic Charge, Production Build Staff, Production Technicians, Music Director (and Musicians).
• Facilitate production design meetings and deadline adherence; resolve director and running crew challenges/conflicts.
• Supervise technical rehearsals, previews, and openings; orient all cast/production personnel at first rehearsals.
• Assist as necessary and as assigned to support VUTO events in coordination with the Company Manager.
• Author/Assist in the writing and revising of theatre documents (e.g., VTD production handbooks, guest artist guidelines, designer/over-hire contracts, etc.)
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

Formal Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Job Specific Knowledge

• Theatrical production practices and procedures including relevant software and technical knowledge.

Minimum Work Experience

• 5+ years professional theatre production experience.
• Ongoing affiliations with area professional theatres are beneficial to VTD.
• Must ensure efficient, professional, and safe operations of VTD productions; calendar/maintain production dates; budget, forecast, and administer production budgets.
• Must be an excellent communicator with an ability to instruct and supervise creative personnel, and production staff members.
• M/S Office Suite, Standard Theatrical Scenery, Costume, Light, and Sound Equipment Practices.

https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/31415