Associate Production Manager - A Midsummer Nights Dream

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company

101 Arch Street, 8th Floor

Boston, MA 02110

Date Posted:

April 24, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts

Category:

Other

Type:

Seasonal

Associate Production Manager - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Description:

Position Overview:

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company is seeking an Associate Production Manager for its Summer 2026 production of Free Shakespeare on the Common:A Midsummer Night's Dream directed by CSC Founding Artistic Director Steven Maler. The performance runs July 22 - August 9, 2026 outdoors on the historic Boston Common, Boston MA.

FLSA Status:

Temporary, full time (seasonal), non-exempt employment on a W-2.

Compensation:$1,384/week to be paid in the week followingpletion of work.

Location: Boston, MA

Occasional meetings with Production Management, Designers, and/or Department Heads to bepleted remotely as needed

Remote meetings with third party vendors as needed

Prep prior to load in to bepleted in Stoughton, Dorchester, and Northborough, MA

Rehearsals to take place at the BLO rehearsal space, Boston MA

Performances on the Boston Common, Boston MA

This is a local hire - no housing or transportation is provided.

Dates of Engagement / General Schedule:

June 1, 2026 - September 6, 2026 on an as needed basis, with July 6 - August 23, 2026 on a first priority basis.

Pre-Production Work: Early March through Late June

Rehearsal Studio Load In: June 19-21, 2026

Prep Week: July 6 - 9, 2026

Boston Common Load In: July 10 - 16, 2026

Rehearsal Studio Load Out: July 17, 2026

Tech: July 17 - 21, 2026

Previews: July 22 - 28, 2026

Performances: July 29 - August 9, 2026

Filming: August 11 - 13, 2026

Boston Common Load Out: August 14 - 20, 2026

Post Show: August 21 - 23, 2026

s To:Ryan Spruck, Production Manager

Duties / Responsibilities:

The 2026 production ofA Midsummer Night's Dream celebrates our 30th year of sharing Free Shakespeare productions with Greater Boston audiences. The Associate Production Manager will assist the Production Manager with all elements related to Shakespeare on the Common including but not limited to:

Supervising and Hiring of Staff

Assist Production Manager with hiring of all SOTC production positions

May include screening applications and conducting interviews

Review/sign off on timesheets as needed

Supervise on-site staff as determined by shift schedule

Budgeting

Maintain/manage the production budget as outlined by Production Manager

Ensure all expenses are tracked and accounted for in coordination with other members of the Production Management team

Vendor Relations

Liaise with vendors as needed, which may include obtaining quotes, determining delivery schedules, and making maintenance calls

Production/Design Meetings

Attend production and design meetings

Lead production meetings as necessitated by shift schedule

Assist with scheduling production meetings

Take/distribute notes as needed

Rehearsals

Attend rehearsals as needed, including first rehearsal and designer run throughs

Assist Production Manager with rehearsal prep (obtaining supplies, setting up the hall, ing/copying paperwork, etc.)

Load In/Load Out

oversee andanize the load in and load out process, including:

Creating the specific schedule

Coordinating deliveries/pickups

Supervising on-site staff

Contributing to the install of on-site elements as needed

On-Site Operations

Perform Opening/Closing duties as necessitated by shift schedule

Perform Site Supervisor duties as necessitated by shift schedule

Venue Management

load in and out of the rehearsal hall

Assist with pulling stock items from storage (located in Stoughton, MA) and returning items to storage at load out

Oversee the Shakespeare on the Common Site as needed

Serve as point person for vendors, employees, cast members, designers, security, Park Rangers, and other City of Boston personnel

Complete safety and maintenance checks on a daily basis

Safety Plans

Assist with updating currents safety plans and/or creating new plans as needed

Assist with the enforcement of and implementation of safety plans (First Aid, Weather, General Safety, Security, etc.)

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Education, training, and/or experience in theatre at a Bachelor's degree or equivalent level

3+ years experience in Production Management or a related field (e.g. Technical Direction, Stage Management)

Excellentanizational and time management skills

Experience in managing large crews

Strong leadership andmunication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience with outdoor theatre a plus

Personal vehicle a plus

Onsite Job Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry 50lbs

Ability to navigate stairs and uneven terrain

Ability to navigate in variable high/low light settings in outdoor conditions.

Valid driver's license

18+ years of age

Experience with and ability to meet all duties and responsibilities as listed above