Full time: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Production
About The Phoenix Theatre Company
The Phoenix Theatre Company is Arizona’s largest professional regional theatre. As we complete a $30 million expansion in 2025 with our new 500 seat theatre, we will be a leader in innovative theatre, partnering with producers for Pre-Broadway new works, producing and co-presenting with other top regional theatres across North America, as well as continuing to produce our shows in house.
Located in the heart of the Central Arts District close to downtown Phoenix, our beautiful 14-acre campus includes three theaters, a restaurant and bar, rehearsal halls, administrative offices, and production shops, all on one site. We produce a wide range of theatre, from full scale musicals to comedies, dramas and original new works. Our community service programs have gained national attention. With a $12 million annual operating budget, and celebrating our 104th Season, we offer 9-11 diverse productions every season as well as a growing Festival of New American Theatre.
The Phoenix Theatre Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Accordingly, The Phoenix Theatre Company provides employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, genetic status or information, military or veteran status or status in any status protected by federal, state, or local law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Phoenix Theatre Company will not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any circumstances.
We are eager to cultivate a broad and inclusive field of applicants. The Phoenix Theatre Company is committed to building a diverse community of staff, volunteers, and apprentices. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary
The Property Manager works closely with the scenic designer, director, and all production staff to help create the artistic vision for the property needs of each production. The Property Manager is responsible for purchasing, acquiring, manufacturing, and overseeing of any props, set dressing, and rehearsal props needed for each production and maintaining them throughout a run while managing the properties team. The Property Manager is on staff during pre-production to help develop the stylistic concept of the physical production.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Designs/pulls/shops/creates the necessary properties design elements to convey the director’s artistic vision for each production
- Attends all meetings and rehearsals including - Conceptual Design meetings, Production meetings, Designer Run-Thru rehearsals, Technical rehearsals, Dress rehearsals, note sessions, and Preview performances
- Communicates and coordinates with Director, Production Stage Manager, and Scenic Designer to ensure that all design requirements are completed within the Production schedule’s deadlines
- Acquires all materials needed to fulfill the shows needs and the design team’s vision; this includes but is not limited to: shopping for materials (lumber, fabrics, paints, etc.), borrowing or renting pieces from other theatres or retailers
- Maintains a safe work environment and following OSHA standards
- Maintains all prop storage areas including hand prop storage, furniture storage, and items stored in the warehouse
- May need to build furniture from scratch: skills shall include welding, carpentry, upholstery and painting
- Creates build schedules for the properties team for all productions at The Phoenix Theatre Company
- Sets schedules for properties team
- Tracks budgets accordingly
Minimum Qualifications
- A degree in Technical Theatre or equivalent experience in regional and/or professional theatre or equivalent industries
- Computer skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of standard safety practices
- Artistic vision, creativity, and understanding of theatre
- Knowledge of time periods, styles, and design
- Ability to work in numerous different mediums i.e. sewing, building, welding, carpentry, electrical wiring, crafts, etc.
- Preferred experience working with CAD (Vectorworks or AutoCAD) and Adobe Photoshop (or the equivalent)
Physical / Mental Demands & Working Conditions
- Some weekends and evening required due to the nature of the production schedule
- General theatre, scene shop and prop shop work environment
- Heavy lifting to move furniture and props
- Heights up to 25 feet
Compensation/Start Date
- $50,000-$54,000 annually (BOE)
- Desired start date: Early Aug. 2024
Additional Benefits
- Qualifying Employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- 13 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Vacation, and Personal Days
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance Eligibility
- Generous 401K Employer Matching program
- Flexible work arrangements based on work assignments and tasks (when possible)
- Free Parking for Employees
- Free allocation of tickets to TPTC productions
- Employee discounts at ArtBar+Bistro
To Apply
Send cover letter, resume and portfolio to Laurie Frey the General Manager at l.frey@phoenixtheatre.com.
To learn more about The Phoenix Theatre Company please visit our website at www.phoenixtheatre.com.
