Production Manager, FROZEN

ActUp Theater is hiring a Production Manager to play a central role in the management of the production of FROZEN The Broadway Musical, led by ActUp Theater. The Production Manager will be responsible for the planning, outreach, and day-to-day management of the production. Duties include leading program staff and delegating tasks to achieve the goals of the production and ensuring the safety of the production participants. Additional duties include monitoring production budgets, managing communication between the cast, parents, and staff, and overseeing outreach duties to engage with the local community! This exciting position will be an asset to ActUp Theater!

Responsibilities

• Project manage ActUp Theater’s production, FROZEN The Broadway Musical
• Responsible for a demanding schedule, organizing and scheduling meetings and the administration on in-person rehearsals
• Advise staff on the planning, implementation, and communication of all timeline deliverables and schedules
• Liaise between parents and stakeholders to ensure they are aware of any deliverables, payments, or production priorities
• Carry out clerical duties, including preparing supplemental materials for staff & participants
• Timely attendance to all rehearsals
• Have strong interpersonal skills, to include ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with students, faculty members, parents, staff and administrators
• Have sensitivity to the needs and concerns of participants from diverse backgrounds
• Organized and working knowledge of the virtual platforms such as Zoom and Google Suite with excellent computer skills
• Have a passion for the arts and ensuring the cast has a great experience
• Attend and host all staff meetings for production staff
• Additional assignments at a supervisor's request

Management

• Manage the production planning of FROZEN The Broadway Musical
• Manage relationship with production choreographers and vocalist
• Work independently and take the initiative to plan and execute a successful production timeline
• Communicate and coordinate with other departments (light, sound, etc.)
• Possess strong business knowledge and ability to think in a variety of business environments
• Exercise exceptional time management skills and be able to meet deadlines

Leadership

• Lead weekly staff meetings with directors, teachers, interns, and staff
• Supervise other staff and interns and delegate responsibilities
• Liaise between leadership team and parents and adults
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize a demanding schedule and a diverse portfolio of responsibilities

Outreach

• Execute promotion plan for Auditions and Masterclass
• Oversee the outreach plan for the production of FROZEN The Broadway Musical
• Encourage cast, parents, and staff to promote program advertisements, volunteer opportunities, and sell tickets

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the arts, both as a performer or/and manager a plus
• Demonstrate creative ability in theater production development
• Experience with project management
• Ability to convene safe spaces that increase empathy and understanding
• Excellent ability to analyze, organize, problem solve, and communicate, both orally and written
• Experience with and understanding of activities, programs, and productions of ActUp Theater
• Familiarity with student-initiated arts activities and programs

Show Dates: December 10th - 13th, 2026

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $2,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Project leadership: 2 years (Preferred)
• Production management: 3 years (Required)
• Theater : 5 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Hartford, CT 06112 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hartford, CT 06112 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,300