Company Manager

The Company Manager is a Resident Artist whose artistic discipline is Stage Management and whose primary service area is Company Management. This role is a core member of the Artistic Team and participates fully in Season Planning and organizational decision-making. As lead Stage Manager, they are responsible for the rehearsal and performance process for all mainstage productions and the Theatre in the Classroom (TIC) tour. As Company Manager, they oversee production communication in consultation with the Director, production budgets and contracting, and guest artist support.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Stage Management
Serve as Lead Stage Manager for mainstage productions TIC tour
Call every performance for productions they Stage Manage
Supervise ASMs, run crew, and interns assigned to productions
Create and maintain run sheets, prop tracking, official Prompt Book (including all blocking and
technical cues), and other SM documentation
Collaborate with Directors to create and distribute contact sheets, performance reports, and
rehearsal schedules
Maintain rehearsal and performance standards consistent with AEA best practices, with flexibility appropriate to BTE’s scale
Support Guest Directors, Designers, and Actors with clear communication and logistical coordination

Company Management
Manage the annual artistic programming calendar, including performance, rehearsal, and other key dates
Creating and distributing Contracts and Paperwork to Guest Designers and Contractors
Coordinate securing of licensing agreements with the Associate Managing Director.
Collaborate with the Managing Director and Associate Managing Director on production budgets,
calendars, and deadlines
Serve on Budget Subcommittee
Oversee individual production calendars, deadlines, and inter-departmental communication
Schedule, chair, and document weekly Production Meetings and distribute notes
Be on-call for Guest Artists during their residency

Resident Artist Responsibilities
Participate in all Resident Artist meetings and required Ensemble meetings, including Season
Selection, Strategic Action, Envisioning, DEI, Tactical, and others as assigned
Serve as a rotating RA representative at Board Meetings
Contribute to Educational programming and serve as Teaching Artist both in the classroom and in
productions with community youth
Contribute to organizational planning, community engagement, and long-term artistic vision
Support the Artistic Lead in maintaining communication, workflow, and artistic cohesion across the season
Represent BTE at all major BTE events and other community engagement opportunities
Provide guidance on images and branding for upcoming season productions
Assist with grant proposals and reports to provide updated artistic and educational programming
information
Uphold BTE’s values of collaboration, transparency, and shared responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Stage Management experience required; BA/BFA in Stage Management preferred
Strong rehearsal management, performance calling, and documentation skills
Experience in Company Management or equivalent professional administrative experience
preferred, including contracting, scheduling, and artist support
Experience in small or mid‑sized regional theatres with multidisciplinary responsibilities preferred
Comfort working in flexible, resource‑aware environments
Strong communication and organizational skills required, including clarity in written and verbal
communication, timely follow‑through, and effective coordination across departments
Ability to mentor, delegate, and maintain a supportive, professional rehearsal and performance
environment required, and experience supervising ASMs and crew preferred
Experience with budgeting, purchasing, contracts, and administrative coordination preferred
Experience working with children and required Pennsylvania clearances
Ability to work collaboratively within an ensemble structure
Comfort using a variety of technological platforms, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe
PDF tools, and QLab
Ability to work on-site at BTE during classes, workshops, rehearsal, runs of the show and in-person
meetings
Ability to lift heavy items (50 pounds or more)
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Up‑to‑date vaccinations as required by the State of Pennsylvania
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community‑centered artistic practice

WORK SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION
Start date: July 27, 2026
Full-time, salaried exempt, $33,300 annually
5-day, 40-hour work week, with flexibility during tech and openings
Benefits include paid time off, eye insurance, and access to professional development
A nine‑month Candidacy period is required before attaining full Resident Artist Membership, with
the option for an earlier adoption vote

Send cover letter, resume and CV (if applicable), samples of paperwork, artist statement, and
references to casting@bte.org
Deadline to apply: May 17, 2026
Initial interviews may be held over Zoom
2nd round in-person audition and site visit are required before hiring