Company Manager - Theater Mind

Company Manager - Theater of the Mind (Goodman Theatre)

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• Job Title:
  
  Company Manager (Theater of the Mind)
• Reports To:
  
  General Manager
• FLSA Status:
  Full-Time, Salary, Exempt
• Compensation: $70,000 – $75,000 annually
• Location:
  
  Reid Murdoch Building, 333 N LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60601

The Company Manager supports the full company of actors, crew, and creative personnel. The position manages administrative and logistical needs—including travel, housing, payroll compilation, and day‑to‑day artist support—while ensuring compliance with Goodman Theatre policies and union agreements. The ideal candidate will bring direct experience with LORT collective bargaining agreements and a strong background in general management operations within a major regional or commercial theatre, and will act as a proactive problem‑solver with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, fostering a supportive environment for artists and staff.

• Coordinate transportation, housing, hospitality, and daily needs for visiting and local artists.
• Provide ongoing support for out‑of‑town artists, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• Collaborate with all production and operating departments to align artist activities and rehearsal/performance schedules.
• Administer and ensure compliance with union labor agreements, including AEA, SDC, USA, and LORT agreements.
• Negotiate with housing providers and vendors; manage related budgets.
• Handle all approved requests for complimentary tickets and house seat orders.
• Assist with planning and execution of opening night events and celebrations.
• Support general management operations.
• Reconcile all petty cash accounts and turn in reports to accounting for G/L entry.
• Calculate and turn in total payroll hours/overtime/additional benefits to finance department for processing.
• Distribute payroll to staff and make corrections as necessary for the following week’s payroll.
• Handle all cast/crew ticket orders.
• Aid in on‑site administration of large group bookings.
• Field all customer complaints and work with the GM to determine appropriate resolutions.
• Aid FOH staff in processes for patron organization.
• Aid stage management as needed with company scheduling.
• Arrive at the theatre 45 minutes prior to first performance, handling any minor cast problems or complaints.
• Collect and process all necessary paperwork for staff onboarding into the payroll system.
• Aid the press agent in maintaining the playbill.
• Handle any royalty reports for designer AWC and Director fixed recognition payment.
• Perform other duties as assigned that normally fall under the auspices of company management but are not listed above.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the theatre or entertainment industry in a commercial or LORT theatre.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in venue management.
• Immersive experience helpful.
• Demonstrated experience with collective bargaining agreements and union compliance.
• Strong understanding of general management practices in a producing theatre.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive situations with discretion and diplomacy.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel); familiarity with budgeting and basic accounting principles.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, artist‑centered environment.
• Model behavior and values consistent with The Goodmans Community Agreements and furthering The Goodmans IDEAA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti‑Racism, and Access) goals.

Chicago’s theatre since 1925, The Goodman is a not‑for‑profit arts and community organization in the heart of the Loop. Distinguished by the excellence and scope of its artistic programming and community engagement, the theatre’s artistic priorities include new play development, large‑scale musical theatre works, and reimagined classics. The Goodman values equity, diversity, and inclusion and is committed to empowering every employee to bring their authentic self to work.

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