Job Opportunities
Since its founding in 1982, the Huntington Theatre Company has developed into Boston’s leading theatre company. Bringing together superb local and national talent, the Huntington produces a mix of groundbreaking new works and classics made current. Led by Artistic Director Peter DuBois and Managing Director Michael Maso, the Huntington creates award-winning productions, runs nationally renowned programs in education and new play development, and serves the local theatre community through its operation of the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA. The Huntington is in residence at Boston University.
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In addition, the Huntington Theatre Company provides Health, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance, as well as paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Assistant Company Manager
The Assistant Company Manager assists the Company Manager in all facets of managing the company: Actors, Directors, Designers, & Guest Artists. The major responsibilities of the position include:
- Assisting Company Manager in making routine travel arrangements for artists within a pre-determined budget.
- Helping Company Manager to arrange housing for visiting artists including specific artist requests prior to their arrival in Boston
- Greeting guest artists when they arrive in Boston.
- Maintaining 11 permanent apartments and rental apartments used as artist housing by arranging cleaning and ensuring all linens, appliances, etc. are well maintained which occurs primarily during the summer months.
- Fulfilling artist requests in a timely fashion.
- Negotiating with vendors including cleaning services, travel agents, caterers, bartenders, etc.
- Working as a liaison between the Huntington Theatre Company staff and guest artists, especially the Box Office for ticket requests for actors and designers.
- Coordinating the activities of the Company Management department with other departments within the organization.
- Coordinating actor’s needs with Stage Management.
- Covering rehearsals and show curtains to attend to any specific artist needs.
QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a B.A./B.S. or equivalent. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills as well as demonstrated organizational abilities required. Successful candidates will be adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and will be capable of responding quickly and appropriately to the often personal needs of guest artists. Previous administrative experience in a professional theatre is helpful. Events Management experience is a plus. Proficiency with Word and Excel is a must as well as experience with a calendar program (i.e. MS Outlook). Proficiency with Access and Tessitura is helpful but not required. Some physical labor is required. This position requires nights and weekend shifts.
Company Manager
The Company Manager serves as local contact for cast and design teams for each Huntington Theatre Company production during their residence in Boston and in the course of their job will execute the following:
- Supervise assistant company manager in all aspects of his/her duties
- Make travel arrangements for artists and staff.
- Arrange housing for visiting artists including specific artist requests prior to their arrival in Boston.
- Greet guest artists when they arrive in Boston.
- Maintain 11 permanent apartments and rental apartments used as artist housing by arranging cleaning and ensuring all linens, appliances, etc. are well maintained.
- Maintain company management seasonal budget.
- Keep guest artists satisfied in order to ensure high quality of performance.
- Negotiate with vendors including cleaning services, travel agents, caterers, bartenders, etc.
- Coordinate the activities of the Company Management department with other departments within the organization.
- Coordinate actor’s needs with Stage Management.
- Coordinate first rehearsal, opening and closing night functions.
- Covering rehearsals and show curtains to attend to any specific artist needs.
QUALIFICATIONS: Previous Company Management in a professional theater is a must for this position. This position requires a B.A./B.S. or equivalent. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills as well as demonstrated organizational abilities required. Successful candidates will be adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and will be capable of responding quickly and appropriately to the often personal needs of guest artists. Events Management experience is a plus. Proficiency with Word and Excel is a must as well as experience with a calendar program (i.e. MS Outlook). Proficiency with Access and Tessitura is helpful but not required. A successful candidate will possess knowledge of Actor’s Equity Association (AEA). Knowledge of United Scenic Artists (USA) and Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SSDC) rules and policies is a plus. Some physical labor is required. This position requires nights and weekend shifts.
Full Time Customer Service/Subscription Representative
Responsibilities include customer service, phone and window sales, and general office duties. Seeking candidates with availability in the daytime, evenings and weekends so as to provide leadership and customer service at performance curtains. This individual will learn and incorporate policies and procedures quickly and thoroughly and take initiative in the tasks that need to be done on a day-to-day basis.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be self-motivated, detail oriented and have a positive attitude; theatre or box office experience preferred. This position requires a self-starter who will provide assistance to other part-time customer representatives by being available to answer routine questions and demonstrate procedures.
Actors’ Equity Association Production Stage Manager for one or more productions in the 2013-2014 season
We are seeking an Actors’ Equity Association Production Stage Manager for one or more productions in its upcoming 2013-2014 season. In collaboration with the Production Manager and General Manager, the Production Stage Manager will oversee all stage management activities, including the conducting of rehearsal and performance activity and crew assignments, as well as and supervision of all production assistants and stage management interns. The Production Stage Manager will coordinate production meeting schedules, will provide instruction and leadership to college age production assistants, and will serve as the liaison between the production and theatre with timely, detailed communication and reports.
QUALIFICATIONS: Proven experience as an AEA production stage manager with an ability to handle large casts, automation, and new work in development is a must for this position. Candidates must possess a working knowledge of all aspects of theater - production and technical, as well as performance. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, and demonstrated organizational and leadership abilities are required. Successful candidates will be adept at meeting deadlines in a dynamic, unpredictable environment as well as an ability to maintain a clear and cool head and the ability to supervise and coordinate large groups of people working independently for a common purpose. Candidates must be willing to relocate to the greater Boston area. This position requires nights, weekend, and holiday shifts. Applicants must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.