Production Manager - Jobs in the Theatre - Part 4

When a theatre has a production manager, that person is responsible for supervising all aspects of a production and allocating the budget for resources. This position may not be found in a theatre because the duties assigned to a production manager may be assigned to a producer. It is also possible that a theatre will have both and the duties will be split or even shared.

It is important that the production manager works closely with all of the departments in the theatre. This includes all of the departments that work backstage. A main duty is making timelines to make sure all work is completed in a timely manner in order for a production to take place. If needed, the production manager will provide help in however the theatre sees fit. This may be by hands-on help or it may be by finding people to hire if that is within the theatre's budget.

The production manager is a liaison between the different deparents of a theatre. He or she checks on what is needed in each department. The production manager may also be in charge of the budgets for different departments and making sure that they are followed. Another duty may be hiring and firing cast and crew.

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