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Associate General Manager

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a full time Associate General Manager.  For over fifty years, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by American and international playwrights.  We are strongly committed to producing work that is made by, and tells the stories of, a wide range of voices from all walks of life and to making that work accessible to all audiences including those that have historically lacked access to the arts and cultural sector. MTC produces up to eight plays annually in Broadway’s restored Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and Off-Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55th Street.

The Associate General Manager reports to the General Manager. The Associate GM has a significant role in the General Management department, interacting regularly with all departments to support various programs and initiatives of a LORT A+ Theatre, from developmental work to productions and benefits.

The Associate General Manager is responsible for many day-to-day General Management Office activities including, but not limited to:

  • Negotiating and drafting Author, SDC Director, USA Designer, and other creative contracts for a season of six to eight plays
  • Together with the General Manager, supervising the GM Assistant and supporting two Company Managers
  • Working with the General Manager, Finance and Production departments to develop and maintain budgets for all MTC productions
  • Supervising the processing of all contractual payments
  • Preparing and participating  in various collective bargaining union negotiations and act as
    liaison with those union partners as well as partners in the League of Resident Theatres
  • Collaborating in the planning and running of MTC’s galas and benefits
  • Assisting with the negotiation and drafting of Actor’s Equity agreements when needed
  • Negotiating & drafting rental agreements for MTC’s theatres
  • Assisting with matters related to capital and facilities projects as well as improving internal systems
  • Assisting in negotiating and drafting co-production & enhancement agreements
  • Reviewing & negotiating contracts for event spaces
  • Play a central role in developing and maintaining a positive organizational culture, including working directly with our Human Resources Department and the MTC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee

Strong management skills, good judgment and absolute discretion and attention to detail are
required. Knowledge of union contracts and experience negotiating are big pluses. Also required are a good sense of humor and the potential to thrive while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Bachelor’s degree and previous theatrical office experience required. Comprehensive knowledge of MSWord, Excel and Outlook required.

This is a full time, salaried position paying in the $80K to $90K range with a full benefits package including: group health insurance with options for spousal, family and/or domestic partner coverage, voluntary dental coverage, basic life and long term disability insurance, employer-funded pension, paid time off and optional 401(K) and flex savings plans for healthcare, dependent care and commuting expenses.

To Apply: Forward resume and cover letter to HR Director, via email to: [email protected] with your name and “Associate GM” in the subject (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).

Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization. We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is attractive to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc. MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Chief Development Officer

Manhattan Theatre Club’s (MTC) prominence as a nationally recognized not-for-profit institution offers a unique opportunity and a distinct responsibility: to honor its rich theatrical legacy by promoting new voices, staging new works, and advancing new perspectives on existing works.

 

The ideal Chief Development Officer (CDO) candidate will bring strategic advancement leadership and a strong track record of front-line major and principal gift-level experience. The CDO will craft and lead a development strategy and program that enhances the existing culture of philanthropy and taps into new sources of prospective donors (with a strong focus on individual major gifts) to increase philanthropic support of MTC.

 

The CDO reports to and works closely with the Executive Director. The individual in this role also works closely with the Artistic Director, Board of Directors, and colleagues across the entire organization. Currently reporting to the CDO is a team of 12.

 

This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a strong, successful cultural arts institution with an appetite for change and continued growth and impact. MTC welcomes innovation and new approaches to philanthropy, with a strong focus on major donor relationship management, cultivation, and solicitation. The individual in this role will find in MTC a culture of kindness, respect, and collaboration throughout the organization and will inherit a strong development team.

 

ABOUT MTC: MTC has grown from a small off-off-Broadway showcase theatre into one of the country’s most prestigious and award-winning producing companies, creating over 600 world, American, and New York and Broadway premieres. MTC productions have earned 7 Pulitzer Prizes, 28 Tony Awards, 50 Drama Desk Awards, and 49 Obie Awards amongst many other honors. MTC’s current home is the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, and its two Off-Broadway theatres are located in New York City Center.

 

The mission of MTC is to develop and produce innovative theatre of the highest quality by American and international playwrights, with a focus on presenting New York, American, and world premieres, and to share that work with a diverse audience, including thousands of students.

 

The 2022-23 season marked Lynne Meadow’s 50th anniversary as Artistic Director. Meadows was joined in summer 2023 by Chris Jennings, MTC’s new Executive Director, succeeding Barry Grove who served as Executive Producer for more than 40 years. To discover more about what’s going on at MTC, please visit manhattantheatreclub.com.

 

FUNDING: MTC has a FY23 operating budget of approximately $27 million, and an endowment with a current market value of approximately $20.7 million. The Development team is responsible for raising a minimum of $9.4 million in philanthropic support annually—and increasing that goal significantly over time—in addition to an ongoing 50th Anniversary campaign with a $40 million goal and $35 million raised to date.

 

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Deep appreciation of and enthusiasm for theatre and the mission and culture of MTC.
  • A track record of success in major and principal gifts and an understanding of the entire range of advancement tactics.
  • Strategic leadership experience and success driving philanthropic growth.
  • A successful history of building a strong pipeline, soliciting, and closing principal and major gifts at the six-figure level and above.
  • Experience working with leadership and engaging board members.
  • Knowledgeable about the New York City philanthropic, social, and business communities.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills. Able to craft and deliver a persuasive case for support.
  • Current with trends and best practices in the field, and the ability to institute those practices and motivate others.
  • Comfortable with both established and emerging tactics in fundraising, including digital and social media.
  • Able to inspire others toward a common goal.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and to building and leading a diverse team.
  • Working knowledge of Tessitura or similar software.
  • Sound judgment and discretion to maintain the strictest confidentiality of donor information.
  • Ability to attend MTC performances and events on a regular basis to cultivate/steward key donors and prospects.
  • An undergraduate degree is desirable.
  • The compensation range for the CDO is $225-$300K, commensurate with experience and accomplishments, plus attractive benefits.

 

To apply, visit howe-lewis.com and click on the “Assignments” tab on the top menu.

Artistic Office Assistant

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a full time Artistic Office Assistant.  For over fifty years, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by American and international playwrights.  We are strongly committed to producing work that is made by, and tells the stories of, a wide range of voices from all walks of life and to making that work accessible to all audiences including those that have historically lacked access to the arts and cultural sector. MTC produces up to eight plays annually in Broadway’s restored Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and Off-Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55th Street.

 

The Artistic Office Assistant supports the Artistic Director, Director of Artistic Operations and Communication, and the Manager, Office of the Artistic Director / Artistic Associate. The Artistic Office Assistant interacts regularly with all departments in the organization and will have extensive contact with artists and other members of the industry.

 

The Artistic Office Assistant is responsible for assisting in day-to-day administrative activities in the Artistic Office including, but not limited to, managing phone calls, fielding inquiries, scheduling meetings, drafting correspondence, making travel and theatre ticket arrangements, research projects, maintaining artistic databases and archives, occasionally taking notes for the Artistic Director atpreviews, running errands, compiling expenses, and providing support for special projects including the artistic content of special events. The Artistic Office Assistant will serve as a coordinator and liaison for many artist appearances at MTC events.

 

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills, as well as absolute attention to detail and the ability to think proactively and stay on top of multiple shifting priorities are essential.  Also required are a good sense of humor and the ability to thrive while working under pressure in a fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same.

 

Previous office or industry experience is required. Comprehensive knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook is a plus.

 

This is a full-time, salaried position paying $42,000 annually with full benefits package including: group health insurance with options for spousal, family and/or domestic partner coverage, voluntary dental coverage, basic life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and optional 401(K) and flex savings plans for healthcare, dependent care and commuting expenses.

 

To Apply: Forward resume and cover letter to HR Director, via email to: [email protected] with the subject “Artistic Office Assistant” (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).

 

Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization.  We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is attractive to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc. MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 

CASTING ASSISTANT

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre, is seeking an energetic, committed and extremely organized individual to come on board as a team member in our very busy casting office. This casting office casts principals and understudies for Manhattan Theatre Club productions, both on Broadway and Off-Broadway, as well as in-house and public readings. In addition, the office is committed to actively engaging in meaningful and consistent outreach to historically under/misrepresented populations of actors to increase access to opportunities and visibility in both the immediate and long-term. We look forward to this new team member playing an active role in this endeavor. We are seeking an individual to join our casting team in a spirit of collaboration and inclusivity.

The position includes, but will not be limited to, the extensive administrative duties of a casting office, such as: scheduling auditions; preparing for sessions; maintaining an office calendar for auditions, actor showcases and meetings; scheduling and running Equity Principal Auditions; delegating tasks to the Casting Trainee/Intern; compiling and maintaining production files; charting progress on all projects; keeping abreast of upcoming deadlines; and setting the agenda for weekly department meetings.

The position will also include opportunities to attend and/or view auditions sessions, as well as coverage of plays, films and student actor presentations. There will be extensive interaction with talent agents, directors, actors and playwrights, both on the telephone and in person. Excellent communication skills are a must, as are attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collectively as an integral part of a team.

Previous casting and/or office experience are required. The Casting Assistant will be supervised by, and work in concert with, the Casting Directors.

Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs and Breakdown Express/Eco-Cast is required.

This is a full time, salaried position paying $42,000 a year with full benefits package including: choice between group health plans with options for spousal, family and/or domestic partner coverage, basic life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and optional 401(k), voluntary dental, vision and flex savings plans for healthcare, dependent care and commuting expenses. Additionally this position will have the opportunity to see MTC productions, as well as other select theatrical productions.  

 

To Apply:  Submit cover letter and resume (in MS Word, PDF or plain text format) with your name and “Casting Assistant” in the subject line to: Vincent Losito, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected].

 

Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization.  We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is attractive to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc. MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

 

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Fellowships

Manhattan Theatre Club is dedicated to offering professional development opportunities to early career theatre administrators.

Please click on the tabs below to learn more about MTC’s Fellowship opportunities.

MARY JANE Costume Design Observership

Costume Designer Brenda Abbandandolo and Manhattan Theatre Club have partnered to host a Costume Design Observership for an early career costume designer identifying as BIPOC on the upcoming Broadway production of MARY JANE by Amy Herzog and directed by Anne Kauffman.

 

BRENDA ABBANDANDOLO (Costume Designer): Broadway: The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window. Theatre: The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window (BAM), Camp Siegfried (Second Stage), A Case for the Existence of God (Signature), Moby Dick (A.R.T.), Octet (Signature), Continuity (MTC), An Enemy of the People (Guthrie), I’ll Get You Back Again (Roundhouse), The Team’s Mission Drift (National Theatre of London). Film/Television: Coda (Academy Award Best Picture), An American Pickle, “Saturday Night Live” (Associate CD), The Disaster Artist, Tallulah. Other: MFA/NYU TSOA, the Team.

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) is a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to producing innovative theatre of the highest quality by American and international playwrights, with a focus on presenting New York, American, and world premieres. For 50 years, MTC has been the creative and artistic home for America’s most gifted theatrical artists, producing works of the highest quality by contemporary American and international playwrights. MTC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of our work both on and off the stage.

 

The Costume Design Observership provides an early career costume designer who identifies as BIPOC the paid opportunity to engage with Brenda Abbandandolo and her team during the production process through opening night of MARY JANE. Additionally, the Observer will have access to staff members from Manhattan Theatre Club’s Artistic Production, General Management, and Production Management offices as well as the Production Crew. As a result of this experience, the Observer will learn how costume design for Broadway is created and implemented, and grow their professional network in the process.

 

The ideal candidate is an early career costume design professional who identifies as BIPOC and has not yet worked on a Broadway production. They possess a comprehensive understanding of the production process developed through costume design experiences on either the academic, semi-professional, or professional level. They are eager to seek answers to questions that will lead to a deepened understanding of the design process as well as current standards and practices of the theatre industry. Their schedules are sufficiently flexible to accommodate irregular observation dates and times throughout the winter and spring of 2024.

 

The Observership time commitment totals about 75 hours, spread over the late winter of 2024 until the play’s opening in late April 2024. Specific observation dates and times are flexible and will be determined by the Observer and Brenda Abbandandolo based upon the MARY JANE production schedule. The compensation is $3,000.

 

To apply: Forward resume and cover letter to HR Director, via email to: [email protected] with “Design Observership” and your last name in the subject (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).

Directing Fellowships

Manhattan Theatre Club offers an exciting 2-year fellowship in partnership with The Drama League.

 

THE DRAMA LEAGUE STAGE DIRECTING FELLOWSHIP is a two-year experience for early-career stage directors, supported by an unprecedented $100,000 scholarship prize per recipient ($50,000 per year), up to $10,000 in health care insurance reimbursement ($5,000 per year) from The Drama League. The fellowship will offer a wide range of unparalleled opportunities at Manhattan Theatre Club, the Drama League’s Theater Center in New York City, and many other additional career-building activities.

 

Manhattan Theatre Club is thrilled to partner with the Drama League to create this two-year program that offers robust support to early-career directors. Click here to learn more and submit an application.

 

The Drama League and Manhattan Theatre Club

CAN WE GET TO KNOW YOU?

If you are a director interested in being an Assistant or Associate Director at Manhattan Theatre Club, or working at MTC, you are welcome to submit your resume to [email protected].

Assistant Director (AD’s) generally begin work on the first day of rehearsal and will work full-time on that show until its opening night—roughly two months from start to finish, though this varies.  Duties vary widely based on their personal strengths and the director they are paired with, but may include observership, dramaturgy, note-taking, and general rehearsal room support. All AD’s are asked to lead talkbacks after select previews.

MTC often participates in the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Observership Program. This program allows early and mid-career directors the opportunity to observe the work of master directors and choreographers as they create new productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway and at leading regional theatres. For more information, please visit the program’s page by clicking here.

MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Manhattan Theatre Club believes that equity, diversity and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization. We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is attractive to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc.