Posted by Theatre By the Bay
Contract Position | July 10 – August 20, 2025
Deadline to Apply: June 15th, 2025
Fee: $4,500 – $5,000 (contract, based on experience)
Theatre by the Bay is seeking an experienced and collaborative Production Manager for
the Barrie Theatre Festival 2025, a professionally curated multi-show festival running August 7–17, 2025 at the Five Points Theatre, Downtown Barrie. This role is an exciting opportunity to lead the technical execution of a bold new cultural event that features six professional productions across 38 performances.
About the Festival
The Barrie Theatre Festival showcases six artist-led productions across three distinct series:
- Young Audiences Series – Play Time
- Central Ontario Series – No Plays Like Home
- Canada-Wide Series – Well Played
The festival offers daily family programming and nightly double-bill performances. Companies arrive fully formed with their own teams and design packages. Theatre by the Bay provides shared tech infrastructure, front-of-house support, and festival-wide coordination.
Contract Dates
July 10 – August 20, 2025 – (approximately 170 to 180 hours total)
(Pre-production (virtual), on-site coordination, and post-festival strike and reporting)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all technical and production logistics across six rotating productions
- Coordinate venue scheduling, load-ins, cue-to-cue rehearsals, and tech days
- Liaise with Five Points Theatre staff, venue technicians, and rental clients
- Oversee smooth transitions between performances (four time slots daily)
- Manage strike, venue reset, and artist/venue communication
- Ensure safety, equity, and professionalism across all production teams
- Troubleshoot and resolve any technical or operational issues during the run
- Maintain festival production documents and performance reports
You Are
- A calm, clear, and organized technical leader
- Experienced with festival or multi-show formats
- Work in a virtual Microsoft Office environment
- Comfortable communicating with both professional artists and emerging companies
- Proficient in scheduling, conflict resolution, and technical problem-solving
- Able to manage multiple production timelines in a high-paced environment
- Familiar with venue operations, safety standards, and professional rehearsal processes
- A collaborator who can lead with kindness and efficiency
Essential Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years experience in technical production or stage management
- Experience working in black box or flexible venue environments
- Strong scheduling, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in cue sheets, tech planning, and production documentation
- Availability for full contract period including pre-festival and strike
- Valid G license or ability to travel to Downtown Barrie daily
What We Offer
- A flat fee of $4,500–$5,000 based on experience
- Flexible working structure with on-site coordination starting in late July
- A supportive team, led by experienced arts administrators and producers
- The opportunity to help shape a first-of-its-kind theatre festival in Barrie
To Apply
Please send a short cover letter and resume (PDF) to:
Glenn Coulson – Managing Producer
Email: glenn@theatrebythebay.com Subject line: Production Manager Application – Barrie Theatre Festival
Applications are accepted until June 15th, 2025 or until the position is filled. We encourage early applications.
Theatre by the Bay is committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from IBPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, and disabled applicants. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please contact us.
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