Theatre Production Supervisor - Lewis Family Playhouse
Theatre Production Supervisor - Lewis Family Playhouse
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$ 5525 - 7454
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WHY JOIN #TEAMRC
Are you ready to step into a role that positively impacts the community through arts and entertainment The City of Rancho Cucamongas Community Services Department is seeking a Theatre Production Supervisor who is a dynamic team player passionate about the technical side of performing arts production and committed to delivering exceptional experiences for both artists and audiences. If you thrive in fastpaced environments love working behind the scenes and have a keen eye for detail this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
As our Theatre Production Supervisor you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless highquality productions that engage and inspire the community. Youll oversee all aspects of production from lighting and sound to stage management and safety protocols ensuring every show runs smoothly and to the highest professional standards. Equally important you will be an engaging leader creating strong relationships with artists and their teams ensuring they are met with exceptional customer service and hospitality.
About the Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center:
The Lewis Family Playhouse is an intimate stateoftheart performing arts center with 560 seats owned and operated by the City of Rancho Cucamonga. As a major anchor to the Victoria Gardens Lifestyle Shopping Center the Lewis Family Playhouse educates entertains and ignites the imagination through highquality theatrical experiences for children families and audiences of all ages throughout Southern California. In addition to the Lewis Family Playhouse the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center includes a 60seat Black Box Theatre largescale event spaces and an outdoor courtyard stage opening in 2025!WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING HERE AT TEAM RC
This position might be perfect for you if you are:
- Deeply knowledgeable and endlessly curious about technical equipment processes and emerging technologies in the performing arts.
- Detailoriented with an eye for precision safety and quality.
- Able to stay calm and professional under pressure.
- A natural motivator excellent communicator and team leader who builds trust and fosters collaboration.
- Committed to accountability both for yourself and others.
- A strong relationshipbuilder who prioritizes excellent guest experiences.
- Analytical with a problemsolving mindset.
- Resilient and adaptable to changing circumstances.
- Humble and collaborative always willing to learn and grow.
- Driven by a passion for bringing stories to life and creating unforgettable experiences for audiences.
- Supervising and coordinating production and technical operations including electrical/lighting systems rigging set construction audio video special effects and stage management. Troubleshooting and resolving technical and production issues.
- Planning coordinating and overseeing production crews for loadins rehearsals and performances to ensure smooth operation for all event types.
- Selecting training assigning and evaluating technical and production staff; establishing work schedules approving time sheets and monitoring performance.
- Reviewing tech riders artist contracts and production requirements for each event coordinating with artistic staff producers and clients to ensure all needs are met. Advancing productions to ensure technical and logistical arrangements are complete.
- Managing production and materials budgets including labor and equipment; coordinating vendor procurement within budgetary guidelines maintaining inventory and ensuring equipment maintenance.
- Coordinating maintenance and facility needs with Public Works staff.
- Assisting in preparing and communicating show cost estimates to the Entertainment Superintendent and Management Analyst.
- Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and developing training programs for staff on equipment use and safety standards.
- Collaborating with the Entertainment Superintendent and artistic staff to provide input on season programming considering production feasibility based on available resources.
ARE YOU QUALIFIED
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelors degree from an accredited fouryear college or university with a major in theatre production or a closely related field is highly desirable. Three years of progressively responsible technical experience as a Theatre Production Supervisor or leader as part of a theatre production team is required.
Examples of Acceptable Substitutions:
A total ofsevenyears of professionallevel experience in technical experience or closely related field may substitute for the bachelors degree requirement.
Questions regarding the equivalencies listed above Please email us at.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Theatre and production management practices including stage setups electrical and lighting video production and special effects; carpentry and rigging painting and plastering wardrobe administration and construction trades practices; facility management purchasing and inventory management and equipment rental practices; safety standards; budgeting practices; contract administration practices; supervisory practices; customer service practices.
Coordinate and supervise the work of staff contractors and staff; interpret and apply theatre production design plans and specifications; analyze and solve technical problems; read scripts and set production needs and determine best design staffing and budget allocations; operate computer hardware and use industryspecific software as well as word processing spreadsheet and related applications programs; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relations with staff artists agents contractors vendors and the general public.
Special Requirements:
Depending upon assignment possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California drivers license and demonstrate a satisfactory driving record. Depending on the assignment first aid and CPR certification may be required.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Frequent standing and sitting. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of items weighing up to twentyfive pounds such as files stacks of paper references and other materials. Moving from place to place within the office some reach for items above and below desk level. Strength dexterity coordination and vision to use keyboard and video display terminal occasionally.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Generally clean work environment with limited exposure to conditions such as dust fumes odors or noise. Travel throughout the City is required. The work schedule will include evenings and weekends.WHERE DO YOU GO FROM HERE
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to apply online .
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will remain candidates until a final offer is accepted by the candidate who most closely meets the requirements of the City. The City may conclude that none of the candidates even those who meet the minimum qualifications are appropriate for the position.
Successful candidates shall be required to:
Complete a verification form designated by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America; Pass a preemployment medical exam which includes a Tuberculosis (TB) Exam; Degree Verification and Provide proof of a valid California drivers license and be insurable; and Pass a reference and background verification. References will only be contacted once mutual interest has been established.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in EVerify.Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance the City will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding EVerify the Federal Governments online employment eligibility verification system please .
Disclaimers
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer addition the City of Rancho Cucamonga abides by a nepotism policy which may preclude you from being hired if theCity employs a relative. The City of Rancho Cucamonga makes reasonable accommodations for disabled persons considering each situation on an individual basis. Please make direct requests for accommodation to Human Resources. For information on Employee Rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act please click here. There is a nosmoking policy in effect in all City Offices and vehicles. Finallyplease note that the provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed orimpliedandanyprovisionscontainedinthisbulletinmaybemodifiedorrevokedwithoutnotice.
Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at Applicants may wish to visit the Citys official website more information.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
10500 Civic CenterDr.
Rancho Cucamonga CA 91418
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
