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The Company Manager reports to the Director of Production & Artistic Contracting and oversees the day‑to‑day execution of DTC’s contracts with individual artists and supports their needs while working on our shows. As an energetic, organized, and resourceful leader, the Company Manager will collaborate to contract all artists and production employees, manage artistic/production payroll, file union reports and benefit payments, file royalty reports and payments, and support in the care of staff, crew, guest artists, and the Brierley Resident Acting Company.

Please submit resume and cover letter via email to careers@dallastheatercenter.org with Company Manager in the subject line.

• Foster and maintain professional relationships with local and national directors, designers, choreographers, fight directors, agents, union representatives, performers and technicians.
• Check the interest & availability, negotiate, and draft artist contracts (including actors, directors, designers, playwrights, creative teams, casting director, etc.).
• File employment paperwork for artist contracts with Director of People Operations/EDI, Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist, and applicable unions.
• Attend and contribute to meetings, including artistic planning, admin team, production, design and full company meetings.
• Interface with LORT Counsel Office and union representatives, as needed, and update DTC staff on changes to LORT Collective Bargaining Agreements with theatrical unions.
• Ensure compliance of agreements and individual contracts, including reviewing of Marketing assets for crediting purposes.
• File annual Producer’s Questionnaires, etc. with unions, and coordinate annual renewal paperwork.
• File union reports, including weekly, monthly, per‑production, and seasonal reports.
• File box office royalty reports with rights holders and submit payments for royalties.
• Submit artist and production payroll.
• Submit artist & production contract payables and reimbursements (ex. directors, designers, creative teams).
• Reconcile artists’ fees and salaries with internal records, budgets and union reports.
• Support Grants Writer with data on Artistic & Production information.
• Coordinate air travel, ground transportation, and housing for staff, artists, and crew.
• Work with staff, artists and crew regarding needed medical care, in relation to their ability to rehearse, perform, or otherwise work on a production, including serving as a primary facilitator for all Workers Compensation submissions, and facilitating transport to medical appointments.
• Serve as a liaison and advocate for artists during production processes, remaining aware of needs or concerns that arise, and working to address those matters in line with DTC policies.
• Perform work in a manner that is consistent with DTC’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Be an active participant in DTC’s work towards equity, diversity and inclusion and becoming an anti‑racist organization.
• During rehearsal, tech, and performance weeks, this position works onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at DTC’s offices, with the option for remote work on most Fridays and Saturdays, as long as they attend at least two rehearsals/performances a week. During dark weeks, this position works onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, with the option for remote work on most Monday and Fridays. Some scheduling flexibility may be available with prior approval of the Director of Production and Director of EDI & People Operations.
• Must be available on some nights and weekends, as needed, based on rehearsal, tech, and performance schedules.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.

• Sound grasp of current best theater producing practice in the USA.
• Problem solving approach and positive attitude.
• Experience with and understanding of budgets.
• Experience of forming and managing relationships with creative artists and/or their representatives.
• Experience with Contracting.
• Familiarity with LORT Collective Bargaining Agreements a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound administrative computer literacy skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Blackbaud and DocuSign a plus.
• Self‑motivated, and able to work independently outside of office supervision.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Appreciation of theater and an advocate for its value for the community.
• Position requires long periods of work at computer – either seated or standing.
• 5‑10lbs lifting unaided required.

• Prior experience in a LORT, regional, or other professional theatre/arts organization a benefit.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent practical experience a benefit.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Performing Arts

Dallas, TX $75,000.00-$85,000.00 3 days ago