Talespinner Children's Theatre
Position Title: Production Manager, Interim
Organization: Talespinner Children’s Theatre (TCT)
Reports To: Executive Director (or Board of Directors if ED position is vacant)
Collaborates With: Executive Director, Artistic Director, Director of Education, Board of Directors, Administrative and Production Staff Job Type:
Part-time, 20 hours/week Duration:
Interim 4 months (Sept 2025-Dec 2025) with ability to extend based on funding Position Summary: The Production Manager oversees the execution of all professional and educational productions during Talespinner’s 2025–2026 season interim period. This position will be responsible for budgeting, coordinating with production staff, scheduling and contracting work, and coordinating with various venues and partners. Collaborate with the design team and other contractors to establish needs and methods for executing the design, construction, and installation of scenery, lights, props, costumes, accessibility, sound, and other technical elements of the productions. This position will also have oversight in ensuring Talespinner’s strategic planning for accessible technical theatre. The outcome of this role is successful productions with streamlined communication and clarity for all constituents throughout the production development process. An ideal candidate communicates clearly and efficiently, manages confidential information with integrity, and can successfully lead contracted employees to complete their tasks efficiently, safely, and on time. Job Requirements: Recruit, hire, and manage contracts with all production staff. Maintain clear communication with designers and within the production team to ensure successful integration of a show’s technical elements. Attend design presentations, meetings, rehearsals and run-throughs. Provide supervision for all load-in and work calls during the production process coordinating activity with other staff. Supervise, manage and support production directors and rehearsal process to promote a safe, healthy, and productive working environment. Oversee the coordination and troubleshooting of maintenance of all design elements. Oversee production technical development and staff. Work with the Director of Education and Education Manager on elements related to touring productions, and production classes. Review and revise budget estimates for each production by tracking all relevant information and ensuring these requests match the allocated budget. Ensure all relevant show files are up to date and maintained throughout the season. Collaborate with the Executive Director to ensure materials are purchased in a timely and resource efficient manner. Assist productions on all levels, including but not limited to audition monitoring, set design and construction, box office, and ticket sales. Stand-in as needed and where appropriate for box office and technical staff. What we’re looking for… Broad knowledge of theatrical production, design and build processes. Highly collaborative, professional, organized and detail oriented professional. Strong critical thinker and problem-solver. Able to work on multiple projects at one time and shift priorities calmly and reflexively. Familiar with Google suite and ticketing systems/databases. Possess a high degree of tact, professionalism, and discretion. Thrives on working independently and is always one step ahead. Project management and/or stage management experience and readily employs project management techniques and tools. Strong interpersonal, problem solving, facilitation, and follow-through skills. Able to lead through a lens of accessibility, equity, and cultural awareness. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in technical theatre or related field or significant related experience may substitute for education Minimum of three (3) years demonstrated professional theatrical production experience including lead responsibilities Demonstrated experience planning, assigning, scheduling, supervising, and ensuring the quality of the work of others Demonstrated experience planning and monitoring a business area’s budget Demonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have major implications on the management and operations within a department Demonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations Salary:
Starting at $1,600/month
Location:
Cleveland, OH (in-person role)
Start Date:
September 2025 Job Type:
Part-time, 20 hours/week Duration:
Interim 4 months (Sept 2025-Dec 2025) with ability to extend based on funding. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. First review of applications begin August 20, 2025. Talespinner Children’s Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our audience and our community. We encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and backgrounds to apply. Accessibility is at the heart of our mission. We strive to make our hiring practices, workspaces, and performances inclusive and accessible to all. If you need accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us as we are happy to work with you to ensure an equitable experience.
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Organization: Talespinner Children’s Theatre (TCT)
Reports To: Executive Director (or Board of Directors if ED position is vacant)
Collaborates With: Executive Director, Artistic Director, Director of Education, Board of Directors, Administrative and Production Staff Job Type:
Part-time, 20 hours/week Duration:
Interim 4 months (Sept 2025-Dec 2025) with ability to extend based on funding Position Summary: The Production Manager oversees the execution of all professional and educational productions during Talespinner’s 2025–2026 season interim period. This position will be responsible for budgeting, coordinating with production staff, scheduling and contracting work, and coordinating with various venues and partners. Collaborate with the design team and other contractors to establish needs and methods for executing the design, construction, and installation of scenery, lights, props, costumes, accessibility, sound, and other technical elements of the productions. This position will also have oversight in ensuring Talespinner’s strategic planning for accessible technical theatre. The outcome of this role is successful productions with streamlined communication and clarity for all constituents throughout the production development process. An ideal candidate communicates clearly and efficiently, manages confidential information with integrity, and can successfully lead contracted employees to complete their tasks efficiently, safely, and on time. Job Requirements: Recruit, hire, and manage contracts with all production staff. Maintain clear communication with designers and within the production team to ensure successful integration of a show’s technical elements. Attend design presentations, meetings, rehearsals and run-throughs. Provide supervision for all load-in and work calls during the production process coordinating activity with other staff. Supervise, manage and support production directors and rehearsal process to promote a safe, healthy, and productive working environment. Oversee the coordination and troubleshooting of maintenance of all design elements. Oversee production technical development and staff. Work with the Director of Education and Education Manager on elements related to touring productions, and production classes. Review and revise budget estimates for each production by tracking all relevant information and ensuring these requests match the allocated budget. Ensure all relevant show files are up to date and maintained throughout the season. Collaborate with the Executive Director to ensure materials are purchased in a timely and resource efficient manner. Assist productions on all levels, including but not limited to audition monitoring, set design and construction, box office, and ticket sales. Stand-in as needed and where appropriate for box office and technical staff. What we’re looking for… Broad knowledge of theatrical production, design and build processes. Highly collaborative, professional, organized and detail oriented professional. Strong critical thinker and problem-solver. Able to work on multiple projects at one time and shift priorities calmly and reflexively. Familiar with Google suite and ticketing systems/databases. Possess a high degree of tact, professionalism, and discretion. Thrives on working independently and is always one step ahead. Project management and/or stage management experience and readily employs project management techniques and tools. Strong interpersonal, problem solving, facilitation, and follow-through skills. Able to lead through a lens of accessibility, equity, and cultural awareness. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in technical theatre or related field or significant related experience may substitute for education Minimum of three (3) years demonstrated professional theatrical production experience including lead responsibilities Demonstrated experience planning, assigning, scheduling, supervising, and ensuring the quality of the work of others Demonstrated experience planning and monitoring a business area’s budget Demonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have major implications on the management and operations within a department Demonstrated experience in a role requiring diverse problem-solving methods in a variety of situations Salary:
Starting at $1,600/month
Location:
Cleveland, OH (in-person role)
Start Date:
September 2025 Job Type:
Part-time, 20 hours/week Duration:
Interim 4 months (Sept 2025-Dec 2025) with ability to extend based on funding. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. First review of applications begin August 20, 2025. Talespinner Children’s Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our audience and our community. We encourage applicants of all races, ethnicities, nationalities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and backgrounds to apply. Accessibility is at the heart of our mission. We strive to make our hiring practices, workspaces, and performances inclusive and accessible to all. If you need accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us as we are happy to work with you to ensure an equitable experience.
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