Assistant Producer

POSITION:Assistant Producer
DEPARTMENT:Artistic
CLASSIFICATION:Full-time/Salaried/Exempt
SUPERVISOR:Associate Artistic Director of Producing

OVERVIEW
Founded in 1947 by Nina Vance the Alley Theatre is a pioneer of regional theatre and one of the leading nonprofit theatre companies in the United States. The Alley has been awarded the prestigious Regional Theatre Tony Award and the Texas Medal of Arts Award. The Alley has transferred productions to Broadway Off-Broadway major European Festivals and to 40 American cities. Unique among regional theatres the Alley is committed tomaintaininga Resident Acting Company and providing them with work year-round. Nationally recognized directors actors playwrights and designers from across the country have regularly joined the Resident Acting Company.

Rob Melrose Artistic Director at the Alley took over as artistic leader of the organization in 2019. His vision for the future ofthe Alleyis both thrilling and ambitious. His strategic goals include upholdingthe Alleysartistic excellence keeping longtime Alley Theatre devotees eager to return eachseason andcreating productions and cultivating new audiences.

Rob Melrose and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein along with Alleys leadership team are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authenticselves.

JOB STATEMENT

Assistant Producer is a collaborator in the Artistic Department providing overall departmentsupport primarily in the preparation and execution of Alley Theatre productions.

JOB DUTIES

PRODUCING

• Collaborate with the Artistic Department to ensure the Alley Theatres vision is clearlyarticulated and communicated to staff and artists

• Serve as a liaison with other Alley Departmentsfacilitatingcommunication betweenartists and stafffacilitatingopen interdepartmental communications collaborating onvarious theatre-wide initiatives and helping set priorities where necessary

• In collaboration with the Artistic Director and the Associate Artistic Directorsparticipatein theselectionand dissemination of informationregardingthe playsand creative teamsfor the season including the Alley All New Festival and other programming such asworkshops readings and panel discussions. This includes reading scripts for the ArtisticDepartment

• Represent the Artistic staff as a show-lead on assigned productions

• Compile and distribute weekly Artistic Meeting Agendas

• Take thorough notes during meetings

• Facilitate Alley Chats and/or Designer Talks as needed

• Attend these production milestones: First Rehearsal Designer Run and Opening Nights.

• Attend creative concept meetings production meetings rehearsals andpreviews as assigned

• Attend all Alley departmental meetings as assigned

• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Department on ensuring allmarketing materials production photos and lobby displays are representative of theorganization and specific shows artistic aesthetic.

• Support the Associate Artistic Director of Producing with Marketing Photoshootcorrespondence and attendance as needed.

• Work with Associate Artistic Director of Producing on coordinating the Alleysinvolvement in the University of Houston/Alley Theatre MFA in Acting.

• This may include scheduling recruitment teaching directing and other means ofcreative support.

• Additionalduties as assigned

CASTING

• Assist Associate Artistic Director of Producing on the coordination and management ofall aspects of auditions and casting for all Alley productions readings and workshops.

• Attend productions events and forums related to the Houston theatre community as arepresentative of the Alley Theatre and asmeansfor local actor and artist recruitment.

• Upkeep Casting and Creative Artist Database

• Additionalduties as assigned.
  

DIRECTING

• Assistant Direct productions as assigned. This includes but is not limited to attendingcreative concept meetings production meetings rehearsals and previews.

• For productions that include understudies work with the shows Stage Manager and theAssociate Artistic Director ofProducing onrehearsing and supporting the understudies.

• Attend all understudy orientation meetings

• Additionalduties as assigned.
  

DRAMATURGY SUPPORT

• Support in the journey of script submissions through their full life cycle includingoverseeing the script tracking system currently on Air Table and managing the pool ofscript readers

• High-level script reading with a written report as assigned

• Locate and distribute scripts as requested whilemaintainingthe shared season scriptsfolder used by Alley staff

• Support writing blog posts for the organization as needed.

• Assistin reformatting scripts and creating supplemental materials (french-scenebreakdowns glossariesetc) as needed.

• Collaborate with Marketing Department as a proof-reader and editor for programs pressreleases blog posts and other marketing materials as well as contribute to the lobbydisplay content

• Additionalduties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE)

• Minimum of 2 years of producing professional theater and/or theater management experience preferred

• Proficient in artistic criticism and script analysis

• Prior experience of administrative experience in a performing arts setting preferred

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to work in a fast-pacedenergizedand quickly changing environment.

• The ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines

• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.

• Detail oriented and able to prioritize efficiently

• Ability to be self-directed and take initiative.

• Ability tomaintainconfidential information.

• Strong verbal and writtencommunicationsskills.

• Exhibits a positive attitude withgood communicationand interpersonal skills.

• College degree preferred
  

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• Paid vacation floatingholidayand sick time

• 401(k) with matching FSA HRA (Alleypaid deductible)

• Free and discounted tickets to Alley Theatre performances

• Discounted Parking($4 Bi-weekly)

• Discounted gym membership

• Employee wellness program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Houston TX is one of the most affordable cities in the nation with no state or city income tax.

Alley Theatre is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance oran accommodationdue to a disability you may contact us at.

The Alley Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminateon the basis ofrace color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity veteranstatusor any other characteristic protected by applicable local state or federal law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.