Production Supervisor (“The Irish… and How They Got That Way”)

DUTIES

Provide production supervision/management services for the production of THE IRISH… AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY to be produced at The Ruth Page Center for the Arts in Chicago.

Participate in hiring and contracting, and manage all production staff and contractors including, but not limited to: designers, technical staff, electricians, carpenters, production assistants, wardrobe personnel, run crew, artistic consultants and any additional personnel required for specific production needs.

Participate in developing and managing production budgets, track expenses throughout the production, and reconcile the production with the Producer.

Participate in HR documentation for all production personnel, including but not limited to contract preparation, timesheet processing and any production-related Workers’ Compensation claims with Company Manager.

Participate in the submitting of weekly production personnel payroll and timesheets to Company Manager.

Participate in creating/maintaining department contact information and production rosters with the Company Manager.

Work with the Artistic Director on all budgeting that occurs for the production.

Develop and administer build, load-in, tech and strike schedules for the stage.

Organize and conduct all full staff production meetings with the director, Porchlight staff, stage manager and design team, and as many “break out” meetings with the team members as required to ensure clear communication.

Manage director/design teams through the design process to guarantee the timely completion of all designs and the feasibility of execution within the allotted budget of time, money and personnel available.

Manage the logistics of planning, organization and scheduling for load in, tech, run and load out of production.

Manage the construction and installation of all physical elements/lighting design of production.

Coordinate with stage manager and execute transportation (via rented van and/or Porchlight staff vehicles) from rehearsal space to theater of any items that require assistance.

Oversee insurance compliance with all union and safety rules.

Participate in and assure the reconciliation of all budgets and expenditures with designers/department heads and Porchlight finance department in a timely fashion, no later than two weeks after closing.

Attend pre-first rehearsal production meetings, first AEA rehearsal/designer presentation and designer run(s). As needed, attend technical rehearsals and post-performance production meetings.

Be present during tech rehearsals, providing technical trouble-shooting and support as needed. Be reasonably available as needed during performance run, providing technical trouble-shooting and support as needed.

As necessary, support Technical Staff with on-site hands-on assistance and production management.

LOCATION INFORMATION
Scene Shop: 2321 N. Keystone, Chicago
Rehearsal Studios/Production Office: 4200 W. Diversey, Chicago
The Ruth Page Center for the Arts (Theater), 1016 N Dearborn St, Chicago

WORK START
Production meetings begin late September 2025
Load-in starts Monday, January 12, 2026
Tech Starts Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Previews Start Saturday, January 31, 2026
Press, Friday, February 6, 2026
Anticipated Close, Sunday, March 15, 2026
Strike, March 15, 16, 17

COMPENSATION

$30.00 per hour on a 1099 for an anticipate 280 hours

TO APPLY

Please email a resume (PDF preferred) and cover letter to info@porchlightmusictheatre.org. Subject: “Production Supervisor.”

Please no phone calls. We will respond whether or not you are called in for an interview.

Applications will be accepted through September 15, 2025