General Manager

General Manager Position

Our client, an award-winning theatre, is seeking a General Manager for a direct hire role in Atlanta, GA.

The General Manager supports the Managing Director in overseeing daily operations of the theatre and reports directly to the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day theatre operations with the Managing Director and Senior Staff.
• Supervise the Company Manager and Director of Facilities.
• Manage emergency preparedness planning and the Climate Action Plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve on the Board Finance Committee.
• Manage cost centers and oversee General Management / Admin, facilities, and capital budgets.
• Identify and budget capital priorities with the Managing Director.
• Review and approve weekly payroll, AEA reports, and Workday transactions.
• Negotiate royalty rates and agreements for licensed productions.
• Negotiate author agreements for world premieres and productions with author-controlled rights.
• Negotiate commission agreements.
• Negotiate third-party, theatre license, co-production, and enhancement agreements.
• Source, secure, and negotiate rental terms for theatre spaces as well as packaging and licensing productions.
• Execute contracts for artists (actors, directors, designers, musicians, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with all collective bargaining agreements.
• Serve as the primary liaison to AEA, SDC, USA, SAG, AFM, and IATSE.
• Coordinate O-1 / O-2 visas with immigration counsel.
• Liaise with LORT Counsel, LORT, and Woodruff Arts Center Counsel on institutional, contractual, and facility matters.
• Proof Playbills and programs for accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Review marketing materials (print ads, outdoor displays, etc.) for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee facilities budget with the Director of Facilities.
• Manage construction projects and major facility renovations or repairs.

Qualifications

Base Salary $125,000-$135,000. Final determination of salary will be based on an evaluation of experience, education, budget, etc.