Job Posting

Reporting jointly to the Artistic and Executive Directors, this position will oversee the production, build and running of all aspects of the Festival's annual season. As a senior management member of the Stratford Festival, The Director of Production will be responsible to;

• Set and monitor the approximately $20M budget for all production departments including appropriate forecasting, maximizing efficiencies and controlling costs
• Oversee the safe and efficient construction of all production elements in our various construction shops, including design, scenery, automation and speical effects, props, wardrobe and wigs
• Oversee the creative, technical and practical aspects of all production running elements, including stage management, technical crews and wardrobe and wig attendants
• Through a series of direct and indirect reports, manage a staff of approximately 400 unionized and non union personnel
• Act as the primary management liaison with the production locals of IATSE, including the negotiation and adminstration of the collective agreements

The successful candidate will be a seasoned theatre production director with strong leadership skills, a formal education in theatre management (or equivalent professional experience), and a demonstrated ability to implement change. Experience in a repertory theatre is considered a strong asset. You must have a demonstrated commitment to excellence, be detail-oriented, and be able to juggle multiple priorities. Strong negotiation skills are essential.