Manager, Theatre

Overview

Manager, Theatre Jobs in Vancouver, Canada at Crofton House School

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Operations, the Manager, Theatre coordinates the technical operations, safety, and facility management for all campus performance spaces, productions, concerts, and events.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical operations of all CHS productions, concerts, major assemblies, guest lectures, rentals, and other community events in the Theatre, drama studio, assembly hall, and other locations as required.
• Produce two major school theatre productions each year:
  Middle School Musical and Senior School Production.
• Participate in the play selection process, taking into consideration technical demands and costs.
• Secure performance rights and the delivery of production materials from licensing agencies.
• Facilitate the design, technical, and logistical aspects of each production, including scenery, rigging, props, costumes, lighting, sound, and projection.
• Hire technical, construction, and design specialists as needed.
• Oversee teacher co‑curricular involvement in the productions, including scheduling and training (tickets, front of house, posters, etc.).
• Establish operating policies and guidelines for the safe use of the school’s theatre facilities and performance spaces, and proactively communicate and implement these to students, teachers and staff.
• Program and operate theatrical lighting, sound, and video systems in the theatre and drama studio.
• Live stream and/or create video and audio recordings of events when requested.
• Set up temporary AV systems around campus (sports days, outdoor band performances, etc.).
• Facilitate live translation services as required.
• Participate in bi‑weekly whole‑school operations meetings, and assist in the planning of school events.
• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on theatre equipment.
• Coordinate the movement of choir risers, acoustic shells, and the grand piano on and off stage to accommodate the different needs of performance groups and classes.
• Train, schedule, and supervise our student tech crew in the areas of lighting, sound, projection, stage management, and backstage safety.
• Train staff and teachers on the use of theatre and AV equipment as required.
• Responsible, in conjunction with the IT department, for the AV systems in Manrell Hall, the junior and senior school gyms, and the junior school atrium, as these are frequently used as event and performance venues.
• Oversee the Theatre and Foyer calendars, which include class schedules and event bookings, and find solutions to schedule conflicts; this involves daily communication with teachers and staff, as these spaces are in high demand.
• Provide AV support and facility supervision/management for rental events in the theatre and other Crofton venues as required.
• Partner with the IT Department to ensure AV systems, equipment, and services operate efficiently and effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working as a technician in the professional theatre or live events industry. Experience as a Technical Director or Production Manager is highly desirable.
• Experience working with or mentoring youth is highly preferred.
• Clear Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector) is a mandatory condition of employment.

Skills & Competences

• Technical Expertise:
  Strong working knowledge of digital lighting and sound consoles and routing systems. Expertise in stagecraft, rigging safety, lighting design, and live sound mixing.
• Communication &

  Collaboration:

  Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with students, educators, rental clients, and staff.

• Project & Time Management:
  Highly organized with a proven ability to manage multiple production schedules, timelines, and budgets simultaneously.
• Adaptability:
  Proactive, self‑motivated, and highly flexible with the ability to adjust to changing priorities, fluid event schedules, and active school environments.

Physical Demands

Ability to safely lift, carry, and move equipment or materials weighing up to 50 lbs on a regular basis. Ability to work at heights (ladders, catwalks) safely.

Experience that would be an asset

• LED and conventional lighting fixtures
• Yamaha digital sound consoles
• Live audio mixing, particularly for musical theatre
• Dante and NDI network protocols
• Scenic carpentry and rigging
• Video production

Employment Detail

Applicants must be able to legally work in Canada.

This role is based in‑person and not eligible for remote work.

Role scheduled to start in August 2026.

Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000.

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Title: Manager, Theatre

Company: Crofton House School

Location: Vancouver, Canada

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