Assistant Producer

ALLEY THEATRE•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alley Theatre, a pioneer of regional theatre founded in 1947, is seeking an Assistant Producer to join its Artistic Department. This role provides comprehensive support in the preparation and execution of theatre productions. The Alley Theatre is committed to delivering world-class theater, maintaining a Resident Acting Company, and fostering a welcoming environment. The Assistant Producer will collaborate with the Artistic Department to ensure the theatre's vision is communicated effectively, act as a liaison between departments, and participate in the selection and dissemination of information regarding season plays and creative teams. This position involves script reading, representing artistic staff on assigned productions, compiling meeting agendas, taking notes, facilitating discussions, and attending key production milestones. Collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Department on artistic representation in marketing materials and supporting the University of Houston/Alley Theatre MFA program are also key aspects of the role. Additionally, the Assistant Producer will assist with casting, auditions, maintaining databases, and potentially assistant directing productions, including rehearsing understudies. Support for dramaturgy, including script submissions, reader management, script analysis, and editing marketing materials, is also required.

Requirements

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-paced, energized and 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 to maintain confidential information.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Exhibits a positive attitude with good communication and interpersonal skills.
College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Artistic Department to ensure the Alley Theatre’s vision is clearly articulated and communicated to staff and artists.
Serve as a liaison with other Alley Departments, facilitating communication between artists and staff, and collaborating on various theatre-wide initiatives.
Participate in the selection and dissemination of information regarding the plays and creative teams for the season, including the Alley All New Festival, and other programming such as workshops, readings, and panel discussions.
Read scripts for the Artistic Department.
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 production milestones: First Rehearsal, Designer Run and Opening Nights.
Attend creative concept meetings, production meetings, rehearsals, and previews, as assigned.
Attend all Alley departmental meetings as assigned.
Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Department on ensuring all marketing materials, production photos, and lobby displays are representative of the organization and specific show’s artistic aesthetic.
Support the Associate Artistic Director of Producing with Marketing Photoshoot correspondence and attendance, as needed.
Work with Associate Artistic Director of Producing on coordinating the Alley’s involvement in the University of Houston/Alley Theatre MFA in Acting.
Assist Associate Artistic Director of Producing on the coordination and management of all aspects of auditions and casting for all Alley productions, readings, and workshops.
Attend productions, events, and forums related to the Houston theatre community as a representative of the Alley Theatre and as means for local actor and artist recruitment.
Upkeep Casting and Creative Artist Database.
Assistant Direct productions as assigned.
For productions that include understudies, work with the show’s Stage Manager and the Associate Artistic Director of Producing on rehearsing and supporting the understudies.
Attend all understudy orientation meetings.
Support in the journey of script submissions through their full life cycle, including overseeing the script tracking system and managing the pool of script readers.
Perform high-level script reading with a written report, as assigned.
Locate and distribute scripts as requested while maintaining the shared season scripts folder used by Alley staff.
Support writing blog posts for the organization, as needed.
Assist in reformatting scripts and creating supplemental materials (french-scene breakdowns, glossaries, etc) as needed.
Collaborate with Marketing Department as a proof-reader and editor for programs, press releases, blog posts, and other marketing materials, as well as contribute to the lobby display content.