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The AT&T Performing Arts Center commits to serving as a place of inclusion, diversity, and equity for our staff, artists, community and beyond. We commit to listening to each other, learning from each other, and taking a stand for what we know is right, so that all people feel valued, respected, and safe.
The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Under general direction of the Director of Production, the Production Manager is responsible for planning and leading all technical aspects for a wide range of shows and events held in the AT&T Performing Arts Center venues and ancillary spaces, as well as Center presented events off campus. This position participates at every stage of the process from evaluating an event’s logistics and financials, coordinating work across multiple production departments, generating clear communication to execute the event, to ensuring that the event runs successfully. Extensive collaboration with other organizational departments is essential. Leadership of production staff including the Technical Director, Assistant TD, Department Managers, Technical Coordinators and IA Crew Heads is required.
This position requires a detail-oriented, highly organized team player with excellent interpersonal skills that work seamlessly and efficiently with AT&T Performing Arts Center staff and with end-users of the facilities. Essential skills include the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Must be a self-starter and able to work seamlessly and efficiently with AT&T Performing Arts Center staff and with end users of the facilities. A positive attitude towards the position and the Center's Core Values is imperative.
Position Responsibilities
Education and/or Experience:
The AT&T Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit foundation that operates and programs a 10-acre campus comprising of three premier performance venues and a park in downtown Dallas. Audiences enjoy the best and most recent from Broadway; the finest dance companies from across the globe co-presented with TITAS Presents; and top concerts, performers and cutting-edge speakers. Thousands of students explore and more deeply experience the arts through the Center’s education program, Open Stages. The Center also offers free programming for audiences from every part of the community.
Our Purpose- Shape the stage for life to thrive in Dallas
Our Vision -To be a catalyst for imaginative excellence that enables economic and artistic growth for Dallas
Our Mission- We are a vibrant cultural hub that provides, operates and activates exceptional spaces for artists, artistic organizations and our community.
Our Commitments
We operate responsibly: Serve as dutiful stewards for our campus and sustainably fulfill our mission
We value artists: Bring innovative, relevant and distinctive performances to our spaces and ensure the success of our Resident Companies and partners
We care for our communities: Be a leader in arts advocacy; listen to, empower, and uplift our artists, artistic organizations, and communities
We deliver quality: Ensure every aspect of the customer experience is enriching, impactful, and memorable
We inspire the next generation: Cultivate the future of the arts through impactful arts education and community engagement programs
We are inclusive: Welcome and celebrate the histories, identities, and experience of our audiences
We energize the city: Strengthen the vibrancy of the Dallas Arts District and make Dallas a better place
At the core of the Center's culture are the values that shape the actions of its people. We are deeply committed to cultivating an atmosphere of inclusion, diversity, and equity, extending our dedication to our staff, artists, community, and beyond. Our foremost commitment is to listen to each other, learn from each other, and take a stand for what we know is right. By doing so, we strive to ensure that every individual feels valued, respected, and secure within our organization.
The Center’s Core Values are to passionately pursue our mission by being:
Achievement Focused- Committed to the advancement and cultivation of the performing arts in Dallas
Community Minded- Actively fostering and participating in meaningful community interactions
Customer Service Driven- Dedicated to the service of internal and external constituents so that all want to return
Flexible- Willing to change to achieve results
The Center’s five resident companies are among the city’s leading arts institutions: Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, The Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center and Texas Ballet Theater.
Designed by internationally acclaimed architects, the Center’s campus includes the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, Annette Strauss Square, and Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park and are some of the finest performance venues in the world.
The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Under general direction of the Director of Production, the Production Manager is responsible for planning and leading all technical aspects for a wide range of shows and events held in the AT&T Performing Arts Center venues and ancillary spaces, as well as Center presented events off campus. This position participates at every stage of the process from evaluating an event’s logistics and financials, coordinating work across multiple production departments, generating clear communication to execute the event, to ensuring that the event runs successfully. Extensive collaboration with other organizational departments is essential. Leadership of production staff including the Technical Director, Assistant TD, Department Managers, Technical Coordinators and IA Crew Heads is required.
This position requires a detail-oriented, highly organized team player with excellent interpersonal skills that work seamlessly and efficiently with AT&T Performing Arts Center staff and with end-users of the facilities. Essential skills include the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Must be a self-starter and able to work seamlessly and efficiently with AT&T Performing Arts Center staff and with end users of the facilities. A positive attitude towards the position and the Center's Core Values is imperative.
Position Responsibilities
- Work with a variety of organizational departments in planning for, fulfilling, and evaluating the outcomes of all events at the Center with an emphasis on efficiency, high quality standards, and fiscal responsibility.
- Advance the technical aspects of events as assigned. Coordinate with producing tenants regarding local conditions, venue characteristics and available labor and equipment within the terms of their contract and budget.
- Create all required preshow communications including cost projections, budgets, basic drawings, production schedules, detailed event notes, crew calls and purchase and rental orders.
- Identify and implement processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Production Department in order to optimize revenue and/or reduce expenses. Assist and be accountable for ensuring that all necessary technical, production and department information essential to the successful execution of each event has been accurately acquired and disseminated. Delegate duties and ensure that a task is understood, supervised and accomplished.
- Act as the venue representative on site with decision making authority from load in through load out on assigned events, supporting the use of the venues by visiting companies, rental clients, third party vendors and crew.
- Develop and maintain a positive, productive relationship with IATSE ensuring proper implementation and interpretation of the contract is maintained.
- Provide feedback to the Operations Department and other superiors on daily operations.
- Assist management in the development and implementations of Center policies and procedures.
- Available to be contacted for assistance in case of emergencies as possible.
- Attend continuing education as recommended by management and facilitate training of staff.
- Participate in emergency management planning and emergency preparedness.
- Complete and submit all required documentation including, but not limited to expense & settlement reports, incident and event reports for all Center events as assigned.
- Report any unsafe working conditions or practices to management.
- Ensure Center's core values are being adhered to
- Other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts, Arts Management or equivalent experience.
- Previous management experience of a production department in large scale theatrical operations with supervisory skills in a variety of disciplines. Excellent understanding of all aspects of live entertainment production and processes including theatre, dance, concerts, etc
- Exceptional leadership and organizational abilities
- Familiarity with implementation of union contracts
- Comprehensive problem-solving skills in a dynamic, high pressure show environment.
- Able to exhibit appropriate professional demeanor, considerable tact and courtesy when interacting with members of the public or clients
- Skills in assessing customer needs and dedication to meeting quality standards for service.
- Excellent communication skills between all areas of production, customers and the public.
- Ability to cultivate a positive work environment through respectful and collaborative means
- Schedule, workflow, budget, and time management abilities.
- Ability to read, draw and interpret site diagrams, location maps, plots etc.
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
The AT&T Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit foundation that operates and programs a 10-acre campus comprising of three premier performance venues and a park in downtown Dallas. Audiences enjoy the best and most recent from Broadway; the finest dance companies from across the globe co-presented with TITAS Presents; and top concerts, performers and cutting-edge speakers. Thousands of students explore and more deeply experience the arts through the Center’s education program, Open Stages. The Center also offers free programming for audiences from every part of the community.
Our Purpose- Shape the stage for life to thrive in Dallas
Our Vision -To be a catalyst for imaginative excellence that enables economic and artistic growth for Dallas
Our Mission- We are a vibrant cultural hub that provides, operates and activates exceptional spaces for artists, artistic organizations and our community.
Our Commitments
We operate responsibly: Serve as dutiful stewards for our campus and sustainably fulfill our mission
We value artists: Bring innovative, relevant and distinctive performances to our spaces and ensure the success of our Resident Companies and partners
We care for our communities: Be a leader in arts advocacy; listen to, empower, and uplift our artists, artistic organizations, and communities
We deliver quality: Ensure every aspect of the customer experience is enriching, impactful, and memorable
We inspire the next generation: Cultivate the future of the arts through impactful arts education and community engagement programs
We are inclusive: Welcome and celebrate the histories, identities, and experience of our audiences
We energize the city: Strengthen the vibrancy of the Dallas Arts District and make Dallas a better place
At the core of the Center's culture are the values that shape the actions of its people. We are deeply committed to cultivating an atmosphere of inclusion, diversity, and equity, extending our dedication to our staff, artists, community, and beyond. Our foremost commitment is to listen to each other, learn from each other, and take a stand for what we know is right. By doing so, we strive to ensure that every individual feels valued, respected, and secure within our organization.
The Center’s Core Values are to passionately pursue our mission by being:
Achievement Focused- Committed to the advancement and cultivation of the performing arts in Dallas
Community Minded- Actively fostering and participating in meaningful community interactions
Customer Service Driven- Dedicated to the service of internal and external constituents so that all want to return
Flexible- Willing to change to achieve results
The Center’s five resident companies are among the city’s leading arts institutions: Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, The Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center and Texas Ballet Theater.
Designed by internationally acclaimed architects, the Center’s campus includes the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, Annette Strauss Square, and Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park and are some of the finest performance venues in the world.
