Director of Production

Job Summary

The Director of Production holds primary responsibility for the technical planning and implementation of all Court Theatre productions in a timely and budget-conscious manner, with an emphasis on facilitating clear communication among production staff, creative teams, and other Court Theatre and University of Chicago departments. The role supervises the Production department and the work of freelancers engaged throughout the season. The Director of Production shares the responsibility of facilitating the creative process from assembling creative teams through opening night with a focus on balancing artistic process with final product, and creative ambition with long-term resource management. As a member of the senior staff, this role engages with long-term planning and strategy for the organization with a primary responsibility for logistical, financial, and technical feasibility of artistic goals, and creative/technician team engagement strategies.

Court Theatre is a LORT-D Theatre producing 4-5 mainstage shows per season, plus additional Community Engagement and developmental projects. Employees of Court Theatre are employees of the University of Chicago, receive the benefits of staff employees, and are subject to all University employment policies.