Founded nearly 60 years ago by visionary Joseph Papp, the Public Theater has become one of the nation's preeminent cultural institutions in which all of the country’s voices, rhythms, and cultures converge. As the only theater in New York that produces Shakespeare, the classics, new and experimental work in equal measure, The Public Theater is dedicated to achieving artistic excellence while developing an American theater that is accessible and relevant. The Theater believes in embracing the complexities of contemporary society and nurturing both artists and audiences through its myriad of programs.
The Public Theater is known for the variety and quantity of its production, often with at least three of its theaters running simultaneously. At its downtown home on Astor Place, the Theater houses Joe’s Pub, a vibrant cabaret, and five theaters. At its amphitheater in Central Park, the Delacorte Theater, the Theater produces Shakespeare in the Park and other summertime fare. To supplement its productions, the Theater maintains a rich new play and musical theater initiative and artist development and commissioning programs.
The Public Theater’s productions have been honored with 42 Tony Awards, 158 Obie Awards, 45 Drama Desk Awards, and four Pulitzer Prizes. In 2005, The Public Theater received a special Drama Desk Award in celebration of its 50th anniversary.
The General Manager is responsible for all theatrical administration including contract negotiation, company management and theater budget analysis. Reporting to the Executive Director and Artistic Director, the General Manager is a member of The Public senior leadership team and collaborates with other members of the senior team, chiefly the Production Executive, Associate Producer and Chief Financial Officer, to plan and produce the Theater’s season. As the Public Theater continues its leading role in the field, the General Manager will be responsible for providing strategic direction and insight to transform and improve production administration activity.
Responsibilities:
Contract Negotiation
• Principal contact for all production legal matters.
• Responsible for the execution of authors’ agreements, director’s and actors’ contracts for all productions, workshops, commissions and rights acquisitions through negotiations with artists and/or their representation
• Manage co-production, enhancement and other commercial agreements for Executive Director; report to Commercial Projects Committee of the Board of Trustees.
• Negotiate agreements and manage relationship with five theatrical unions.
• Oversee adherence to the collectively bargained agreements and filing of show contracts with appropriate unions, agents, etc. in a timely manner.
• Supervise general management contract team.
Company Management
• Responsible for overall company management including artist experience, artist management and payroll.
• Responsible for house seats and staff ticketing.
• Supervise company management team.
• Serve as key performance emergency manager.
Production Budgets
• Working closely with the Production Executive and Associate Producer, developing and analysis of budget processes for all shows and projects. A single season may include 35+ budgets for both productions and projects in development.
General
• Serve on senior leadership team, supporting, informing and executing overall organizational strategy and tactics.
• Develop performance schedules and calendars.
• Coordinate production needs with other departments including Front of House, Facilities, Box Office.
• Oversee performance emergency management practices.
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Tuesday, August 19th 2014 at 4:59PM
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