Production Manager (Fringe Festival Show) - Immediate

Organization:

Theatre Terrific

Deadline:

Apr. 25, 2025

Organization Description:

Theatre Terrific is a non-profit theatre company (charity status) that pioneers inclusive theatre, welcoming artists of all abilities, cultures, and identities to create transformative, boundary-pushing performances. We celebrate the unique voices of our diverse community and use theatre as a platform for meaningful storytelling and artistic exploration.

All of Theatre Terrific’s classes, workshops, community, and professional productions are made up of people of all colours, abilities, genders, and backgrounds. This means that at any given time, a cast or class may include people who may experience cognitive, mental health and development challenges issues, or simply practicing actors who want to learn new methods of inclusive collaborative theatre development.

Theatre Terrific is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those with lived experience of disability. If you feel comfortable, please self-identify in your cover letter.

Website:

https://www.theatreterrific.ca/

Job Description:

Position Type: Part-time, contractual, seasonal (May–October, with the possibility of additional productions throughout the rest of the year)

Compensation: $25-$30/hour based on experience

Location: Vancouver, BC

Start date: immediate

Theatre Terrific is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the successful realization of our annual Harvest Production—a culmination of a year’s worth of courses, performed at the Vancouver Fringe Festival and occasionally at the Heart of the City Festival.

In addition, the candidate will have an opportunity to be considered to become Theatre Terrific's resident Production Manager and provide support for other productions, including:

Being with Elders – An annual small-scale in-house performance created in collaboration with Elders to share their stories.


Ad Hoc Productions – Special projects that emerge based on funding and artistic direction, such as past productions like Tree Drum, Surviving Samsara, Unsettled, etc.


This is a hands-on role ideal for a theatre artist with strong organizational and production skills who is passionate about inclusive and community-engaged theatre.

Responsibilities:

Oversee all production aspects of the Harvest Production, from planning to performance.


Collaborate with the Artistic Director to determine production needs and schedules.


Coordinate rehearsals, technical elements, and logistics for performances.


Hire and liaise with designers, stage managers, and other production personnel as needed.


Manage budgets and production expenses under the direction of the Managing Director.


Support additional productions throughout the year, depending on funding and scheduling.


Foster an inclusive and accessible production environment in alignment with Theatre Terrific’s values.

Qualifications:

Experience in theatre production management or stage management.

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Strong financial management and budgeting skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with artists of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Strong and proven ability to work under pressure (and remain graceful, cordial and compassionate towards others).

Experience in inclusive and community-based theatre is an asset.

Knowledge of technical theatre (lighting, sound, set) is an asset.

Strong network in the theatre and performing arts sector is an asset.

How to Apply:

Please send a resume and a short cover letter detailing your experience and interest in the role to hr@theatreterrific.ca. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Theatre Terrific is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those with lived experience of disability. If you feel comfortable, please self-identify in your cover letter.

Remuneration:

$25 to $30 / hour

Contact Name: Johanne Ascoli
Contact Email: hr@theatreterrific.ca