About Us:

The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) was formed in 1969 to save the historic Ohio Theatre (Columbus) from the wrecking ball. After the theatre was saved, CAPA renovated the magnificent 1928 movie palace to its original glory. It was then that CAPA became the leaders in theatre rehabilitation and downtown redevelopment. Since then, CAPA has adopted Columbus’ Palace Theatre and Southern Theatre, and manages the Riffe Center Theatres, the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, CT, and the Lincoln Theatre.

One unique aspect of CAPA is its shared service business model, offering personalized back-office services to local arts organizations. While each agreement is tailored to fit each organization’s needs, some of these services include marketing, ticketing, management, operations, finance, publicity, human resources, IT, and development. CAPA's shared services partners include: American Public Gardens Association (APGA), Contemporary American Theatre Company (CATCO), Columbus Cultural Leadership Consortium (CCLC), the Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO), the Drexel Theatre, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Leadership Columbus, the Lincoln Theatre, Opera Columbus, the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts and Hinson Amphitheater, the Shubert Theatre, and the Short North Stage.

Since its inception in 1969, CAPA has achieved international recognition for the diversity of the performing arts and entertainment programming it presents, the dramatic restoration of historic theatres, excellence in facility management, and positive contributions to the quality of life in downtown Columbus.

Primary Function

The Production Manager oversees stage and event operations at all CAPA owned and managed facilities in Central Ohio, including the Ohio, Palace, Southern, Lincoln, and Riffe Center Theatres. They coordinate CAPA presentations and events in other facilities in Central Ohio, including the Columbus Commons Park, McCoy Center for the Arts, and Hinson Amphitheatre. The Production Manager supervises theatre stage managers (Technical Directors & Head Carpenters) in all Central Ohio CAPA owned and managed stages and stage personnel working in these facilities. The Production Manager reports to the Vice President of Theatre Operations, and the position has direct reports including Technical Directors, Head Carpenters, EADHs, and Union/Non-Union as needed stage employees. This is a salaried, exempt position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedules full-time stage personnel at all CAPA owned and managed venues to ensure optimization of their guaranteed hours of work.

• Oversees the inventory control system to maintain appropriate inventory of all stage and production supplies and equipment.

• Manages the maintenance and replacement schedule for stage equipment on CAPA owned and managed stages, including a yearly budget.

• Works with product vendors to negotiate purchases/rentals of production and stage equipment.

• Oversees the execution of the collective bargaining agreement between CAPA and IATSE, where applicable.

• Serves as a liaison with union representatives regarding labor personnel or contract issues.

• Ensures stage employees follow CAPA safety guidelines.

• Works with CAPA Human Resources to hire “as needed” stage personnel to cover work needed in CAPA owned and managed venues.

• Ensures coverage of full-time stage personnel in the event of a vacation, sickness, or emergency.

• Supervises full-time Technical Directors, Head Carpenters, and Employer Assigned Department Heads (EADHs), including training, mentoring, performance management, and payroll submission and approval.

• Manages as-needed union and non-union employees.

• Works with rental clients to ensure their events on CAPA owned and managed stages are successful.

• Advises on Production/Technical needs for CAPA’s special events, including the Gala, Annual Meeting, Holiday Displays, and more.

• Serves as a technical manager for CAPA produced events including concerts, performances, festivals, awards events, the Movie Series, and Christmas Carol.

• Assists the Vice President of Operations, the Vice President of Programming, and other CAPA departments with special projects as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Advanced knowledge of live performance technology is required, including lighting, sound, video and rigging systems.

• Strong leadership, personnel, and labor relations skills, with the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff, vendors, and clients.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to foresee issues and develop proactive solutions.

• Ability to meet the following physical requirements, with or without accommodation: moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds, walking up to 4 hours per day, and sitting for extended periods of time.

• A valid driver's license is required.

Credentials and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• 6+ years’ experience of relevant professional, technical, and supervisory experience in live performance productions.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as stage activity requires.

CAPA's EEO Statement

The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CAPA does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, lactation status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

CAPA's Diversity & Inclusion Statement

CAPA believes in the power of diversity - we can only achieve our vision to make Columbus a destination for living, breathing art when we include everyone. CAPA is committed to presenting art that brings people from all backgrounds together to experience the transformative power of the arts. In the same spirit that we celebrate the many forms of performance art on our stages, we value, appreciate, and celebrate all human beings in our community.

CAPA recognizes that there are cultural and systemic barriers that prevent complete inclusivity and equity. CAPA's Diversity and Inclusion commitment is to progressively and continuously work to identify those barriers and intentionally adapt our practices, demonstrate our efforts, and measure the results to promote inclusion and equity.