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GENERAL MANAGER – DRUNK SHAKESPEARE LOS ANGELES
Location: Los Angeles, a theater in Hollywood TBA
Compensation: $85,000/year 25 paid vacation days company sponsored health insurance
Full-Time | Tuesday - Saturday (evenings required flexibility during peak periods)
Start Date: Immediate. Venue operations slated to begin in early September.
THE SHOW
Drunk® Shakespeare is the hit Off-Broadway comedy where five classically trained actors attempt to perform a Shakespearean masterpiece—after one of them takes five shots of whiskey. The result is a boozy, irreverent, and wildly entertaining theatrical experience.
Brass Jar Productions is seeking a passionate, creative, and highly organized General Manager to open and lead our venue and productions in Los Angeles. The Drunk® Theatrical Universe now includes multiple iterations of the highly successful show, including Drunk® Dracula, Drunk® Christmas Carol, and Drunk® Pirates.
THE VENUE
Brass Jar Productions is opening a new performance venue in the heart of Hollywood, just steps from the Walk of Fame and a few blocks from the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. The venue will feature two distinct spaces, including the 130-seat mainstage and a smaller cabaret-style space. There is potential to expand beyond existing productions, and the General Manager will play a role in helping to shape the programmatic and operational footprint of this new location. One of the keys to this position is flexibility, and a passion for building the plane in flight.
WHO YOU ARE
You're a charismatic and resourceful leader who has a deep respect for the creative process. You're at ease solving logistical puzzles behind the scenes. You balance an eye for artistry with rock-solid operations. You can juggle solving last-minute venue issues with providing guidance to a large team of direct reports ranging from actors, stage managers, bar managers, bartenders, and servers.
WHAT YOU’LL DOMANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
- Oversee all aspects of venue operations, including front-of-house, bar service, ticketing, and patron experience
- Manage and schedule a 20 person team of cast, crew, and venue staff, ensuring full coverage and smooth operations while balancing shifting priorities and multiple personalities to keep production running smoothly day-to-day
- Act as Manager on Duty (MOD) during operating hours
- Directly interface with patrons, providing exemplary customer service and ensuring a five-star experience
- Ensure compliance with safety, alcohol service, and fire/emergency certifications
- Maintain high production value through leadership, coordination, and attention to detail
- Handle payroll, cash management, and venue financials in collaboration with company leadership
- Conduct regular reporting and communicate openly with Producers and the Company Manager according to company policies and standards.
CREATIVE QUALITY CONTROL
- Maintain peak performance quality in tandem with your Production Stage Manager/Assistant Manager as dictated by Artistic Leadership
- Provide thoughtful, actionable creative notes to cast with the support of Artistic team
- Collaborate with the Director and Creative Team to ensure production consistency
- Support Artistic team in casting and onboarding of new performers
- Foster a supportive, high-morale environment for the creative team
- Support the launch of additional Drunk® concepts
WHAT YOU BRING
- 5 years experience in general management, restaurant management, stage management, or company management.
- Customer service and/or bar management experience.
- Proven leadership with the ability to coach, inspire, motivate, and build trust
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to self-manage and juggle multiple priorities
- Comfort with or ability to learn basic technical theater elements (lights, sound, cues)
- Experience with theatrical production preferred
- A cool head and quick instincts in high-pressure situations
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
- $85,000/year
- 25 paid vacation days annually
- Company sponsored health insurance (starting after 6 months)
- Complimentary tickets
- Opportunities for advancement based on performance
TO APPLY
Email jobs@brassjar.com with [Your Name – Manager] in the subject line and include:
- A short cover letter (max 1 page)
- A resume/CV highlighting administrative, managerial, and/or general work history
- A separate resume (if applicable) showcasing artistic, technical, or stage management experience
Learn more about the show at www.drunkshakespeare.com
Salary : $85,000