General Manager - Philadelphia Theatre Company
Evolution Management Consultants
- Philadelphia, PA
- $70,000-75,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Deadline: May 17, 2024Welcome to Philadelphia Theatre CompanyPhiladelphia Theatre Company is a vital civic institution dedicated to the creation of extraordinary theatrical experiences that reflect the essential issues and ideas of our time, and which foster connection, understanding, and transformation. We engage and strengthen our community through exceptional productions of new and contemporary plays and musicals, inspiring education programs, and mutually beneficial civic partnerships. We develop exciting new work that resonates both locally and nationally, and uphold a deep commitment to be a fully inclusive, welcoming home for the artists, audiences, and people of Philadelphia.PTC is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment regardless of age, race, ability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, citizenship, or socioeconomic background. We embrace diversity, ensure fairness, and promote a sense of belonging for artists, audiences, and employees, while striving to remove barriers that may prevent the people of Philadelphia from attending, engaging with, or participating in our programs.The JobPhiladelphia Theatre Company’s General Manager (GM) oversees aspects of production, budgeting, company management, and contracting. Reporting to the Managing Director, the GM is a member of the senior staff and will contribute to the work of the Theatre by fostering a positive and creative environment for artists and staff, and by supporting executive leadership as needed.Your Roles and ResponsibilitiesOperational and Staff Leadership
- As a member of the senior team, share responsibility for ensuring that PTC’s mission and values are pertinent and practiced throughout the organization.
- Negotiates and executes key contracts and agreements as needed, including author agreements, commercial producers’ contracts, collaborators and co-producer deal memos, intellectual property licensing, and union agreements with actors, designers, musicians, and other members of the creative team and talent.
- Provide and ensure the accuracy of billing information for any public and grant materials.
- Manages relationships with artist unions, including AEA, USA, SDC, AFM, IATSE, and other associations (i.e. LORT) and represents PTC in all collective bargaining sessions.
- Provides company management (working with our housing partner and booking travel) to ensure compliance with all performing artist union rules and payments, artist hospitality and comfort, and company-wide alignment with PTC’s anti-racist practices.
- Participate in the DEI&A committee and initiatives.
- Generates, tracks, and reports regularly on creative and talent budgets.
- Processes artistic weekly payroll and accounts payable.
- Works with the Production, Marketing (including Audience Services team and Tessitura Manager), and Development teams to ensure grant financial reporting is accurate and timely.
- Other tasks as assigned by Managing Director
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
- Degree in Arts Administration or Theatre Management preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively while maintaining personal accountability and professionalism.
- A positive, team-focused attitude and consistent application of confidentiality, discretion, diplomacy, and tact.
- Strong project management, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience writing, interpreting, and managing contracts, including familiarity with theatrical unions (AEA, SDC, USA, IATSE).
- Experience in a LORT environment preferred.