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THE BLANK THEATRE COMPANY SEEKING FULL TIME COMPANY PRODUCER

POSITION: Company Producer will work closely with the
Founding Artistic Director and Managing Director and will be responsible for
the overall management of all Productions and The Blank's Annual Nationwide
Young Playwrights Festival. The Company Producer will also supervise the
running of The Blank's new play development program, The Living Room Series.

Full time position. Occasional evening/weekend hours required.

OPPORTUNITY: To produce award-winning, first-rate, groundbreaking
theatre in Hollywood. To develop and produce over 50 new plays a year. To be
the catalyst to established artists, as well as new and emerging ones. To
develop relationships with many highly talented sought after artists. To
help grow The Blank Theatre Company, an award-winning non-profit theatre
production organization, as Hollywood's Regional Theatre. The Board of
Directors believes this level of expansion (a permanent regional facility)
is the logical outgrowth of 20 years of experience, acclaim and public
support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinating and managing all productions; Manage and strictly control the
production budgets as set by the Managing Director; Planning and executing a
detailed production schedule; Hiring and supervising all directors,
designers and crew. Organizing and leading production meetings; Coordinating
with and supporting the director and designers; Recruiting, hiring and
supervising a team of volunteers; Being available throughout pre-production
and show performances to deal with matters that may arise. Collaborating
with the Artistic Director and Casting Directors on casting; Overseeing the
load-in and strike of the set and all technical elements; Collaborating with
the Managing Director on ticket sales, marketing and fundraising.
Supervision and support of The Living Room Series.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Minimum BA/BS university degree; Excellent management and communication
skills; Superb problem solving skills; Attention to detail. Experience in
and capacity to lead, train, manage, and motivate staff and volunteers; Self
motivation with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously;
Previous arts management and theatre production experience. General office
administration and computer skills including MS Outlook, Excel and Word.
Experience working with small budgets; Familiarity with the LA theatre
community; Passion for the arts and the theatre community. Non-profit
theatre experience.

ABOUT THE BLANK THEATRE COMPANY:

THE BLANK is committed to the enrichment of Hollywood's cultural life
through production of first-rate theatre, education of current and future
artists, and creation of groundbreaking new works for the theatrical
repertoire. The Blank attracts the talents of Hollywood's most sought after
actors, directors and designers who give acclaimed theatrical performances
in the heart of Hollywood as well as mentor our apprentices and aspiring
writers. We achieve our mission through our: Mainstage Season, Young
Playwrights Festival, Living Room Series, and our Apprenticeship Program.
All programs bring young and developing artists into collaboration with
established industry professionals.

The Blank Theatre Company was founded in 1990 by its current Artistic
Director, Daniel Henning. Hollywood's Blank Theatre's productions have
garnered rave reviews, audience acclaim, and numerous theatrical honors.
Over the years, The Blank has been nominated for 23 Ovation Awards and won 5
including "Best Musical", 15 LA Drama Critics Circle Awards and won 13
including "Outstanding Production", 24 LA Weekly Awards winning 7 including
"Musical of the Year", 12 NAACP Theatre Awards winning 4 including "Best
Production" and won 17 Back Stage West Garland Awards. The Blank was
awarded the Hollywood Arts Council's coveted Charlie Award for "pursuing
artistic excellence, nurturing the next generation of playwrights, and
challenging itself with a grand vision." Most recently, the Drama League
designated The Blank as one of the "Best Regional Theatre companies in
America."

The Blank currently produces a four play season, an Annual Young Playwrights
Festival (12 plays by teenaged writers), the Living Room Series (Monday
staged readings from Labor Day to Memorial Day). We produce at our home
space The Blank's 2nd Stage Theatre (which we operate) and at the Stella
Adler Theatre (on Hollywood & Highland). We occasionally use other venues as
is necessary. Our long-term goal is to become Hollywood first Professional
Regional Theatre.

KEY WORDS: Leadership. Management. Organization. Diplomacy.
Courtesy. Patience. Cooperation. Collaboration. Artistry. Discretion.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

APPLICATION: Position to start February 1, 2011.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications are currently being accepted.

Please send a cover letter and resume to
hr@theblank.com.

URL: www.TheBlank.com

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