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Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a full-time Production Manager. Founded in 1970, 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 produces a season of plays annually in Broadway’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on West 47th Street and off-Broadway at the historic NY City Center complex on West 55th Street.

The Production Manager reports directly to the Director of Production and is instrumental in all production needs at MTC’s theatres and office spaces. The PM will be based at the MTC offices and work in the theatre as the shows require. This position works closely with MTC Staff, directors, designers, stage managers, technical crews, consultants and vendors. Critical for success in this position is the ability to work in concert with others, and track and prioritize multiple short term and long-term projects at once. MTC is looking for someone with a strong background in technical theatre.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee pre-production, shop bids, and builds. Oversee load ins, tech, and load outs.
• Ensure designer and shop drawings are checked for accuracy and completeness
• Create staffing and trucking calendars
• Manage running shows in concert with the production team
• Audit and submit weekly payroll for theatre crews
• Manage and administer show budgets
• Create Budgets for one-off events and rentals
• Support the rehearsal process with check-ins and changes
• Schedule and run production meetings
• Create technical specification documents and bid sheets
• Work with local authorities to ensure shows remain compliant (FDNY, DOB, etc)
• Maintain file management of show paperwork and MTC paperwork
• Join weekly staff meetings and update the company on status of shows
• Partner with rentals of theatre spaces when appropriate to ensure their compliance with MTC rules and regulations.
• Participate in facilities and maintenance needs as determined by DoP or show needs.

Requirements:

• Experience and background working in theater at a high level, running and maintaining shows; Experience on a Broadway level is preferred
• Minimum 4 years of Production Management or similar experience demonstrating responsibilities
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Vectorworks
• Late nights and Weekend work are required
• Experience managing people and setting a strong example in the workplace
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability and willingness to always exercise professional courtesy and discretion, and maintain confidentiality as required
• Strong attention to detail, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• Experience, ability, and commitment to work with a diverse community of individuals and teams
• A positive attitude, concern for other people and community, presence, and self-confidence
• General computer skills including Microsoft Office, Dropbox, and G-Suite

• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and lift and carry 40 lbs.

The ideal candidate is good at problem solving and able to approach problems from many angles. Creativity and willingness to work as a team member required.

This is a full-time, salaried position paying $70,000-$75,000 annually, OT Exempt with a comprehensive 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 flexible spending plans for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting expenses.

To Apply: Forward resume and cover letter to: [email protected] with “Production Manager” and you name in the subject (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).  MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning not-for-profit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a motivated Artistic Development Associate to become part of our Artistic Development team.

Manhattan Theatre Club is one of New York’s preeminent not-for-profit cultural institutions and a premier destination for both the most talented artists and discerning audiences to return to time and again. We produce seasons of bold, entertaining and thought-provoking new plays and musicals at our Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Broadway and on our two off-Broadway stages at New York City Center.

For over 50 years, MTC has been acclaimed for identifying, fostering and supporting extraordinary artists at all stages of their careers and for the consistent quality, range and originality of our over 600 premieres, which include nearly 20% of all of the new plays on Broadway since we opened the Friedman in 2003. Much of this work has gone on to be mounted around the country and the world, appearing frequently on annual “most-produced” lists and amounting to a significant contribution to the American theatrical canon. MTC productions have earned 7 Pulitzer Prizes, 31 Tony Awards, 54 Drama Desk Awards, and 49 Obie Awards, amongst many other honors.

Basic Job Function

This position will report to the Associate Artistic Director (AAD) and will be actively involved in reading and evaluating scripts for programming consideration; identifying and cultivating relationships with new artists; supporting the development of new work through the Artistic Development office’s robust array of commissioning programs, developmental workshops, artistic initiatives, and more; participating in season planning; tracking readings and productions happening locally, nationally and internationally; and maintaining the in-and-out flow of scripts through the office.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate will be responsible for identifying and developing relationships with emerging and established artists whose work merits consideration for future development, commission, production, and other programming at MTC and will actively contribute to programming conversations.

The Associate will read and evaluate 3-5 scripts per week, and attend productions and readings in NYC and sometimes nationally, to scout and identify talent and support artists in MTC’s orbit.

The Associate will track readings and productions happening at peer theatres in NYC, nationally, and internationally, and help in the process of soliciting material and responding to invitations that come through the office.

The Associate will be the primary point person in terms of scheduling and overseeing all MTC readings and workshops planned throughout the year, and will maintain the office’s readings budget.  The Associate will also help support the producing of the Ted Snowdon Reading Series each spring and offer dramaturgical support to the plays as needed.

As the Sloan Project Administrator, the Associate will play a large role in administering the Sloan commissioning program and will actively solicit Sloan proposals from writers of interest, draft language for Sloan grants and reports, coordinate the annual Sloan Advisory panel meeting, connect artists with scientific advisors as needed, and work closely with Sloan commissioned-artists to develop their plays.

The Associate will collaborate with the Development and Marketing departments to provide language for grants, award nominations, press releases, Playbills, and more when applicable.

The Associate will assign the Literary Trainee certain tasks and oversee the execution of some of their duties.

The Associate’s other administrative tasks will include, but not be limited to: managing written and phone correspondence for the office, departmental schedules, and expenses, as well as overseeing and maintaining MTC’s script database and tracking calendars on AirTable.

Desired Experience and Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

At minimum three years of literary or relevant experience.

A strong understanding of MTC’s artistic point of view, particularly as represented in recent programming, and a knowledge of the new play and musical landscape, and the artistic process of developing and producing new work for the stage.

A sharp eye for identifying emerging talent and a finger on the pulse of contemporary playwriting and how the work exists in relationship with MTC and its programming and artistic mission.

A proactive mindset that appreciates that tasks will range from big picture to daily operations and that all tasks are important to the function of the office.

A proclivity for organization and precision, a strong sense of responsibility, and a knack for independent problem-solving.

An understanding of how to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines within the context of MTC’s workflow.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

An agility within a rapidly-changing field and comfort with pivoting quickly as organizational needs shift.

An ability to think independently while also collaborating meaningfully with administrative colleagues and artists.

Comprehensive knowledge of MSWord, Excel and Outlook and an ability to navigate Google Suite and AirTable is preferred.

This is a full-time, salaried position paying in the 55K – 70K range 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, employer-funded pension, paid time off and optional 401(K) and flex savings plans for healthcare, dependent care and commuting expenses.

To Apply: Please submit your resume as well as written responses to the four questions below (in lieu of a cover letter) to MTC’s HR Director, via email to: [email protected] with “Artistic Development Associate” and your last name in the subject. Both submissions should be sent as pdfs.

Written Questions (250 Word Limit)

• Why are you interested in being Manhattan Theatre Club’s Artistic Development Associate at this moment in your career?

• Which duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description are already within your skill set from past or current positions? And in what areas do you hope to grow as you advance in your career?
• What kind of working environment do you feel best suits you and helps you thrive?

• With what you already know about MTC and the landscape of theatre right now, what show would you first recommend that we program on Broadway and what show for Off-Broadway?

MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a Light Board Operator/Programmer for a seasonal position at MTC’s NY City Center Stage One. For over forty 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 produces plays annually between 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.

This person will be responsible for programming and running two productions in Stage One per season and providing technical support for these productions as well as events in the MTC spaces.  NYCC Stage One is a 300-seat venue.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Production Electrician in the supervision of the load in and strike crews for each production.
• Reading light plots, hanging lights, focusing, programming the light board, running the shows, show maintenance, general maintenance, and keeping equipment inventories.
• A strong background in programming ETC boards is highly preferred; primary light board is an ETC Gio @5.
• Moving lights, LED elements, tracking, and presets are used often.
• Additional support for the production in all fields of technical theater.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience as a light board operator/programmer
• Knowledge of current lighting equipment and lighting practices
• Ability to program lights for ETC console
• Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and Lightwright
• Ability to work in a detailed and organized manner, resourceful and flexible
• Basic sound, video, and carpentry knowledge a plus
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and lift and carry 40 lbs

The ideal candidate is good at problem solving and able to approach problems from many angles. Creativity and willingness to work as a team member are required, as the Lighting Basic works closely with the Prop, Carpentry and Sound Basics. Evening, early morning, late night, and weekend hours are often required for this position.

This position at Manhattan Theatre Club’s City Center Stage One theatre is under the jurisdiction of the collective bargaining agreement between MTC and IATSE Local One for Stage One.  Pay and benefits are prescribed by this union agreement at $ 34.19 per hour as of August 24, 2026.

To Apply: Forward resume and cover letter to: [email protected] with the subject “Basic Crew Stage One – Lighting” (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).

MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), a Tony Award-winning nonprofit theatre dedicated to the production of contemporary plays and musicals, seeks a Sound Board Operator/Programmer for a seasonal position at MTC’s NY City Center Stage One. For over forty 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 produces plays annually between 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.

This person will be responsible for programming and running two productions in Stage One per season and providing technical support for these productions as well as events in the MTC spaces.  NYCC Stage One is a 300-seat venue.

Responsibilities and Skills:

• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of house sound plot, gear and inventory
• Reports to MTC Production Management for the season and to Production Audio for load ins and load outs
• Duties shall include but not be limited to: reading a system flow and sound plot; knowledgably troubleshooting basic sound issues on speakers, amps and microphones; programming the sound board; running the shows; show maintenance; general maintenance; and upkeep of equipment inventories.
• A strong background in Meyer Compass and D&B R1 Galileo Galaxy 816, and proficiency with the Yamaha line of consoles
• Knowledge of Clear-com setup and distribution, both Helixnet and analog
• Confidence and basic knowledge of video distribution, primarily for SM video shots and enhanced performances, and assisting with Projections on productions that merit it
• Additional support for the production in all fields of technical theater
• While this job is primarily focused on the operation of sound duties, there may be occasions where you will be asked to assist other departments as needed.
• Will serve as needed in either sound or other role during any rental periods that may arise.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years experience sound board operator/programmer
• Knowledge of current sound equipment and practices
• Ability to program sound on a Yamaha CL5
• Proficient computer skills in QLab 5 and Microsoft Office, and confidence in troubleshooting Audinate’s Dante
• Implementation of MIDI control on a case-by-case basis
• Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a detailed and organized manner, resourceful and flexible
• Basic carpentry, lighting, and video knowledge a plus
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and lift and carry 40 lbs.

The ideal candidate is good at problem solving and able to approach problems from many angles. Creativity and willingness to work as a team member are required, as the Sound Basic works closely with the Prop, Carpentry and Lighting Basics. Evening, early morning, late night, and weekend hours are often required for this position.

This position at Manhattan Theatre Club’s City Center Stage I theatre is under the jurisdiction of the collective bargaining agreement between MTC and IATSE Local One for Stage I.   Pay and benefits are prescribed by this union agreement at $ 34.19 per hour as of August 24, 2026.

To Apply: Forward resume and cover letter to HR Director, via email to: [email protected] with the subject “Basic Crew Stage One – Sound” (MS Word, Adobe PDF or plain-text format only).

MTC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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