Producer

Company Overview

ABOUT SOULPEPPER

Soulpepper is Toronto's Civic Theatre. Rooted inperformance,artist training, andsocial impact, Soulpepper strives to strengthen our connection to the city and to each other through our work. We create powerful, artist-driven theatre that boldly stages the world’s great works. We train the next generation of leading Canadian theatre-makers. We invite audiences to engage with the big ideas driving our time through a transformative approach to public initiatives.

Led by Executive Director Gideon Arthurs and Artistic Director Paolo Santalucia, Soulpepper is based in Toronto’s historic Distillery District. Soulpepper’s dynamic team includes 40 full-time staff, 300 artists and more than 500 artisans, working together to provide 12 months of non-stop artistic programming

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Coordinate and act as lead Producer on assigned projects and events across Soulpepper’s artistic and civic activity, including season productions, concerts, touring initiatives, festivals, digital film and audio projects, workshops, readings, special presentations, mainstage productions, and other activities as assigned by the Executive Producer.

· Collaborate, where appropriate, with the Artistic Director, Associate Artistic Director, Executive Producer, and artistic leadership team on programming conversations, helping to translate artistic ideas into clear producing pathways.

· Support the communication and realization of Soulpepper’s artistic and civic vision across internal teams, artists, creative personnel, partners, and third-party engagers.

· Liaise with all associations and unions connected to the Producing department, including but not limited to CAEA, TMA, ACTRA, ADC, and PGC.

· Negotiate offers and contract artists and organizations as directed by the Executive Producer.

· Participate in the development, tracking, and management of program budgets as directed by the Executive Producer.

· Work with the artistic leadership team to coordinate casting initiatives, auditions, offers, and related communications.

· Issue artist contracts and manage payroll administration for those contracts.

· Work closely with the Finance department to ensure the timely execution of payments related to playwright licences, royalties, commission agreements, and other artistic contracts.

· Work closely with Marketing and Social Impact teams to support artistic and civic initiatives connected to current programming.

· Contribute to company management duties for assigned programs, including booking travel, accommodations, hospitality, scheduling, and logistics for touring artists and visiting creative teams.

· Maintain strong relationships with producing partners, co-producers, presenting partners, artists, and community collaborators throughout the season.

· Collaborate with the Development department on fundraising initiatives, donor cultivation, stewardship events, and grant-related needs as requested and available.

· Attend Soulpepper and Young Centre performances, receptions, openings, events, and partner activities as required.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· Demonstrated experience working in arts management in a professional or independent theatre context.

· Some experience with company management, project management, contract administration, and budgeting.

· Grant-writing experience an asset.

· Special event planning an asset.

· Theatre touring experience an asset.

· Excellent time management, organizational and administrative skills

· Strong interpersonal, oral/written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Self-starter, detail oriented, flexible, ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

· Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment with multiple deadlines

· Excellent planning and organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy

· A passion for theatre and live performance

WORKING CONDITIONS

· Performs most duties in a regular office environment.

· Must be available to work regular office hours however, due to the nature of the performing arts environment, some work will occur outside of regular office hours including some evenings and weekends.

COMPENSATION

Salary $60,000-$70,000

Health and dental benefits