JOB OPENINGS

POSITION

COMPANY MANAGER

SHOW

THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE at Seattle Rep

DetailS

Important Dates

  • Start Date: May 14, 2025

  • End Date: June 29, 2025

  • Deadline to Apply: April 11, 2025

We’re looking for someone available for the full period or who is able to split the time with one other person. If you are interested but have partial availability or conflicts, please still reach out!

Description

Reporting to the General Manager/Producer, the Company Manager is the primary manager of all on stage and backstage operations and the main point of contact/caretaker for the performer.

The Unfair Advantage is a one-man show from Australia. Following an extended run in Chicago in 2024, The Unfair Advantage is now on tour across the US. Australia's leading sleight-of-hand specialist Harry Milas lifts the veil on the world of card cheating. During this hour-long experience, Harry reveals the secrets behind the skill that saw him become a security weapon for the world’s top casinos. An audience of just 35 people joins Harry around the card table as he reveals – step by step – how magicians, card cheaters and mentalists fool the world.

Approximate schedule for CM as below:

  • Wednesday, May 14 Tech & Dress Run

  • 5 days of performances each week from May 15-June 29

  • Mostly Wednesday-Sunday with a couple of exceptions (see full schedule below)

  • Show Call: 1 hour before curtain, 1.5 hours before curtain in week 1

  • The show runs about 1 hour (plus 20-30 min talkback)

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

The CM will be primarily responsible for holistic care for the performer – ensuring they have clarity on the schedule and ensuring they have exactly what they need pre and post-performance.

The CM will also be responsible for helping in the collective care of the space where the audience sits to ensure it is well maintained. The CM will be responsible for managing the timing of the post-show Q&A as well as ensuring the performance starts on time and seats, tables, etc. are all properly placed. The show requires the audience to sign a contract – the CM will be responsible for placing contracts and managing the stock of contracts and card decks.

They will work closely with the front of house team to ensure smooth operations of the show on a day-to-day basis and generate show reports following every performance.

Qualifications

  • Have strong interpersonal, communication and time management skills

  • Stage Management or Company Management experience

  • Ability to think on your feet and respond to changes on the fly

  • Punctual, warm, and friendly personality

  • Commitment to working with diverse groups in terms of gender expression, race, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, class, and immigrant status

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods across multiple-level environments

  • Availability to work evenings and weekends is required

Compensation

  • $30/hour as W-2 employee, minimum 30 hours/week

To Apply

Please email your resume to: info@pemberleyproductions.com no later than April 11, 2025

If you’d like to include a cover letter you can, but it is not required

FULL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

We’re looking for someone available for the full period or who is able to split the time with one other person. If you are interested but have partial availability or conflicts, please still reach out!