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PRODUCTION MANAGER

POSITION: Production Manager
REPORTS TO: Managing Director
STATUS: Part-time, seasonal | $30/hour | May–August 2026
LOCATION: Hybrid; based in Great Barrington, MA

For seven seasons, Great Barrington Public Theater (GBPT) has been creating bold, original theater in the Berkshires. Our mission is to develop and produce new plays with a focus on playwrights and theater artists living in and nearby the region. GBPT’s productions spark conversation, curiosity, and connection. Each summer, GBPT produces three fully staged productions in Great Barrington, MA. During the off-season, we focus on our developmental program, Berkshire Voices, hosting four to five free public readings annually. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Production Manager to oversee and coordinate all design and production elements for our summer season and special events.

About the Role

The Production Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all technical and production aspects of GBPT’s productions. This role works closely with directors, designers, stage management, venue partners, and outside production vendors to ensure smooth, on-time, and on-budget productions.

A key aspect of this role for this season is creating theater in a non-traditional performance space. Productions take place in a flexible venue that is not a conventional theater, requiring creative problem-solving, adaptability, and close coordination with venue partners to transform the space for rehearsals, performances, and special events.

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate with directors and designers to support the creation of scenic, properties, costume, lighting, and sound designs, ensuring alignment with artistic goals, budgets, and labor constraints.

  • Serve as the primary liaison between the production team and Saint James Place, including the scheduling and facilitating of production meetings with directors, designers and technical staff 

  • Manage, track, and report all production expenses to the Managing Director, ensuring budgets are adhered to and documentation is complete.

  • Plan and coordinate load-ins, strikes, and technical rehearsals for each production.

  • Work closely with the Stage Managers to support rehearsal and performance needs and ensure logistical requirements are met for creative and technical teams.

  • Coordinate and schedule load-ins and strikes, currently staffed and executed by Berkshire Production Resources (BPR), providing appropriate oversight.

  • Coordinate the construction of scenic elements and properties, currently managed by BPR.

  • Support the production needs of special events, including the annual gala and a developmental reading event.

Production Schedule
Three mainstage productions, each with a rehearsal period followed by a three-week run.

  • Show #1:

    • First Production Meeting: Week of May 4, 2026

    • First Rehearsal: Monday, June 1, 2026

    • Opening Night:  Saturday, June 20, 2026

    • Closing: Sunday, July 7, 2026

  • Show #2: 

    • First Production Meeting: Week of June 1, 2026

    • First Rehearsal: Monday, June 29, 2026

    • Opening Night: Saturday, July 25, 2026

    • Closing: Sunday, August 9, 2026

  • Show #3:

    • First Production Meeting: Week of June 29, 2026

    • First rehearsal: Monday, July 28, 2026

    • Opening Night: Saturday, August 22, 2026

    • Closing: Sunday, September 6, 2026

  • One gala event (June 2026)

    Who You Are

    The ideal candidate is highly organized, communicative, and collaborative, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment. They are comfortable working with artists, technicians, and external partners and bring a solutions-oriented approach to their work. Candidates should have a working familiarity with scenic, lighting, sound, and costume processes, and be willing to pitch in as needed to support all production needs.

    Compensation & Work Environment

    This is a hybrid position based in Great Barrington, with a mix of remote and in-person work depending on the production schedule. Work hours will fluctuate throughout the season, with increased time commitments during rehearsals, technical periods, production meetings and performances.

    Compensation: $30 per hour

    GBPT offers a collaborative and creative work culture where all voices are valued and where your work directly supports the development of new theater in our community. 

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

    How to Apply

    Please submit a resume, a brief statement of interest, along with three references with the subject line Production Manager – [Your Name] to: Serena Johnson, Managing Director, serena@greatbarringtonpublictheater.org