General Manager

Woodruff Arts Center employees play an integral role in creating and supporting great art and education initiatives at the nation’s third largest arts center. Comprised of three Art Partners—Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and High Museum of Art—there’s a role for everyone at The Woodruff.

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The Alliance Theatre is Atlanta’s national theater, expanding hearts and minds onstage and off. Founded in 1968, the Alliance Theatre is the leading producing theater in the Southeast, reaching more than 165,000 patrons annually. The Alliance delivers powerful programming that challenges adult and youth audiences to think critically and care deeply. The Alliance Theatre is a recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award® in recognition of sustained excellence in programming, education and community engagement. The Alliance Theatre along with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the High Museum of Art make up the organizations under the Woodruff Arts Center. 

Position Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Administration

• 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.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• 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.

Contracting & Negotiations

• 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 Alliance Theatre spaces as well as packaging and licensing Alliance Theatre productions.
• Execute contracts for artists (actors, directors, designers, musicians, etc.).

Labor Relations & Compliance

• 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.

Marketing, Programs & Communications

• Proof Playbills and programs for accuracy and contractual compliance.
• Review marketing materials (print ads, outdoor displays, etc.) for accuracy and compliance.

Facilities & Capital Projects

• Oversee facilities budget with the Director of Facilities.
• Manage construction projects and major facility renovations or repairs.

Qualifications

• 5- 10 years of experience in a similar role
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective, professional interaction with staff, artists, and agents.
• Strong writing, research, math, and detail-oriented skills.
• Operational rigor and a heart for people – bringing clarity, compassion, and collaboration to their work
• Confident, outgoing interpersonal communication style.
• Knowledge and understanding of the theatrical production process.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working knowledge of LORT contracts (AEA, USA, SDC).
• LORT theatre experience preferred but not required.