Company Manager

The Laguna Playhouse•Laguna Beach, CA

7d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Laguna Playhouse is seeking a Company Manager to serve as the backbone of artist operations. This role involves managing payroll, union compliance, logistics, travel, and housing while gracefully handling the challenges that arise during a professional theatre season. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and genuinely committed to supporting the artists and creative teams. This role demands discretion, kindness, organizational excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production-driven environment. You'll be the person artists trust with their questions, concerns, and urgent needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Minimum of three years of experience working in a professional theatre, performing arts organization, or comparable live entertainment environment
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and respond effectively in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with artists, creative teams, staff, vendors, and other stakeholders
Proficiency with payroll systems, HR software, and standard office applications
Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation required
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, traveling between work locations and housing properties, and evening/weekend availability

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Company Manager, Assistant Company Manager, or in a similar artist-services or production-support role is strongly preferred
Knowledge of union contracts (SDC, LORT, USA, etc.) preferred

Responsibilities

Process weekly artist payroll and union benefits; process agency commissions
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of applicable collective bargaining agreements, including SDC, LORT, USA, and other relevant union agreements
Maintain the company calendar with staff meetings, special events, education events, meet-and-greets, and office closures as needed
Provide catering when needed for tech and rehearsal room
Coordinate and submit Workers' Compensation forms
Process all ticket requests from actors, stage managers, crew, and company management vendors
Responsible for filling out new hire HR forms that initiate the onboarding process for actors and stage managers
Attend to all travel and transportation arrangements, housing, and hospitality needs for show personnel and visiting artists
Coordinate with local vendors to reserve and procure rental cars and hotel stays as needed per production
Maintain records of travel, housing, hospitality, and parking
Manage and maintain rental properties and owned housing in collaboration with landlords and Facilities department, including cleanliness, preventative work, and repairs
Serve as point of contact for rental car damage reconciliation and parking/traffic citations
Support compliance with Playhouse company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook for seasonal artists
Maintain network of medical professionals and respond to urgent company member needs outside regular business hours when reasonably required by operational necessity
Work events as required by the Playhouse including opening night celebrations, annual gala fundraiser, special event presentations, and other company-related gatherings
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned, consistent with the nature and level of the position