Administrative General Manager, Drunk Shakespeare Phoenix Drunk Shakespeare Phoenix Phoeni

General Manager, Drunk Shakespeare Phoenix

GENERAL MANAGER – DRUNK SHAKESPEARE PHOENIX

Location:

The Rose Theatre, 455 N 3rd Street, Suite 1010 Phoenix, AZ 85004
Compensation: $65,000/year + 25 paid vacation days + health insurance stipend
Full‑Time | Tuesday - Saturday (evenings required + flexibility during peak periods)

Start Date:

Immediate

The Show
Drunk® Shakespeare is the hit 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.

We’re seeking a passionate, creative, and highly organized General Manager to lead our venue in Phoenix.

You're a charismatic and resourceful leader who thrives in live performance environments and has a deep respect for the creative process. You're equally at ease giving notes to actors and 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.

Oversee all aspects of venue operations, including front‑of‑house, bar service, ticketing, and audience 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 performances.

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.

Demonstrate strong artistic sensibility and the ability to engage in nuanced, in‑depth conversations with Artistic Leadership about performance quality, tone, entertainment value, and storytelling.

Observe performances and assess artistic quality in alignment with Artistic Leadership’s vision.

Provide clear, thoughtful creative feedback to Artistic Leadership for communication to cast.

Support casting efforts and the onboarding of new performers in the Drunk Shakespeare style.

Step into rehearsals selectively when needed (e.g., onboarding new cast members or addressing urgent quality issues), rather than as a routine responsibility.

Contribute to the support and launch of additional Drunk® concepts as needed.

3+ years experience in theater management, direction, or stage management.

3+ years experience in patron‑facing customer service, preferably in hospitality/alcohol‑related industry.

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 basic technical theater elements (lights, sound, cues).

Bar management experience is a plus.

Experience with Shakespeare and other classics + comedy a plus.

A cool head and quick instincts in high‑pressure situations.

$65,000/year

25 paid vacation days annually

Health Insurance stipend (starting after 6 months)

4 complimentary tickets/month to Drunk Shakespeare

Opportunities for advancement based on performance

Email  with [Your Name – PHX Manager] in the subject line and include:

A resume/CV highlighting administrative, managerial, and/or general work history.

A separate resume (if applicable) showcasing artistic, technical, or stage management experience.

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