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Production Manager

dreamthreeNew York City
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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Qualifications:Proven experience as a Production Manager, particularly in live theater and corporate/industrial environments. Strong understanding of production budgeting, scheduling, and vendor management. Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with a keen attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively in high-pressure situations and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Familiarity with technical production elements and safety regulations.

About the job

Dream Three is an innovative production company, established by an acclaimed filmmaker and a renowned Broadway actor. We specialize in crafting impactful stories that foster awareness and inspire cultural transformation. Our diverse portfolio includes scripted and unscripted content, podcasts, music, theater productions, live events, publishing, and immersive experiences. As a part of our elite team, you will find an environment characterized by high trust, intense focus, and a commitment to excellence, far from a conventional 9-to-5 comfort zone. If you thrive in settings that encourage radical honesty, clear accountability, and bold creativity, you will feel right at home with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are on the lookout for a skilled Production Manager who possesses experience in live theater and corporate/industrial settings. This role will involve overseeing budgets, schedules, vendor coordination, risk management, and on-site execution for prestigious theatrical, music, and live events. You will be the key player from the planning phase to integration, ensuring that productions are delivered on time, within budget, to specifications, and with safety as a priority.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the production schedule, including establishing clear approval gates and milestones; maintain calendars and accountability for milestones.

  • Oversee the production budget, including assumptions, cost tracking, weekly updates, and contingency management.

  • Lead vendor coordination, including RFPs for staging, rigging, lighting, audio, video, and other necessary services; manage scopes, bids, and Certificates of Insurance (COIs).

  • Coordinate venue operations by liaising with venue contacts regarding rules, rigging points, power distribution, load-in/out timelines, and compliance with dock and fire-lane regulations.

  • Collaborate with Front of House partners to plan and execute audience operations, including wristband distribution, queue management, and ADA compliance. Develop staffing matrices, seating plans, and signage.

  • Oversee technical production operations, working closely with the Technical Director to approve plots/shop drawings, screen maps/media-server specifications, RF plans, communications, and show control.

  • Produce and maintain run-of-show documentation (run sheets, cue sheets, lineups); schedule and enforce cue-to-cue and camera rehearsal timing in collaboration with the Show Caller / Stage Manager and Technical Director.

  • Coordinate with the Music team to source stems, cue sheets, and manage live vs. streaming transitions; ensure delivery of playback materials to the A1.

  • Take ownership of safety and compliance, including incident command plans, egress/ADA requirements, fire marshal coordination, and emergency protocols.

About dreamthree

Dream Three is a trailblazing production company founded by an award-winning filmmaker and a celebrated Broadway actor. Our mission is to create transformative stories that challenge the status quo and stimulate cultural dialogue across various mediums.

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