Octopus Theatricals, an award-winning independent producing company, seeks a highly detail oriented and proactive Producing & Management Fellow to support daily operations of the Octopus Theatricals Office. Collaborating directly with the “tentacles” (our closely intertwined team of producers, managers and multi-hyphenates), the Producing Fellow will assist with administrative, producing, general management, and company management tasks. 

The ideal candidate brings a passion and joy for live performance, an innate ability to problem-solve through unique circumstances and challenges, the ability to work with a diverse team of colleagues, and an interest in supporting a range of artist-driven producing models.  We are a small company and rely on team members who work well independently and as a group as needs dictate.  The environment is fast-paced, creative and highly collaborative, and the ideal candidate would meet it with a strong work ethic and sense of humor.  

Term: This is a temporary position from July 20, 2026 through January 31, 2027.

ABOUT OCTOPUS:From experimental to commercial, Octopus Theatricals collaborate with artists and organizations to foster an expansive range of compelling theatrical works for local and global audiences.  We eschew boundaries—aesthetic, geopolitical, institutional—and thrive on a nimble and rigorous practice.

Our model of producing varies project by project, organization by organization. Our projects reflect a broad spectrum of genre and scale. We examine the individual elements and/or artists involved and work together to shape a customized producing strategy that capitalizes on the strengths of everyone involved.  We make work that matters, that is deeply rooted in artistry and inclusion, and that reflects our role as global citizens—all while having a good time.

At its core, Octopus combines artistic values with an independent flexibility and a financial structure that allow us to create a body of work that wouldn’t exist under any other auspice. 

Projects include: Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell (Broadway, West End, North American Tour; 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical); Gypsy starring Audra McDonald (Broadway, Tony and Grammy nomination) Patrick Page’s All The Devils Are Here (Off-Broadway, North American tour); 300 Paintings created by Sam Kissujakian (touring production); An Iliad (North America, Europe, Asia, South America) and The Song of Rome (World Premiere) by Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson; On Beckett created and performed by Bill Irwin (touring production); Kunene and the King by John Kani (US Premiere, touring production); Goddess conceived and directed by Saheem Ali with music and lyrics by Michael Thurber (The Public Theater, Berkeley Rep); A Beat of Our Own by Rehana Lew Mirza, Mike Lew and Sam Willmott (previously Bhangra Nation, Birmingham Rep, UK; La Jolla Playhouse);  ...(Iphigenia), a new opera by Wayne Shorter and Esperanza Spalding (World Premiere/North American Tour); The Social! Dance Club conceived by Steven Hoggett, Christine Jones and David Byrne (Park Ave Armory); In The Same Tongue by choreographer Dianne McIntyre with music by Diedre Murray (World Premiere/touring production); Theatre for One (in person and virtual) and many more. www.octopustheatricals.com

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Develop comprehensive understanding of Octopus’ current projects in development by reading scripts, watching archival footage, and studying budgets and the archives. 

• Coordinating artist housing and travel for workshops or engagements, including remaining “on call” on travel days. 

• Assisting with advancement of shows prior to engagements. This includes (but is not limited to) creating budgets, drafting agreements, and communication support with artists and venues for projects in development and production. 

• Maintaining and inputting data into CRM systems for investor relations, presenter relations and fundraising tracking. 

• Running financial reports and basic data analysis. 

• Watermarking and tracking legal documents and organizing files for capital campaigns for commercial productions. 

• Assisting the Business Operations Director with general management tasks including executing payments, drafting and managing legal agreements, preparing and filing required union paperwork, maintaining QuickBooks and keeping other records up to date.  

• Participating in select internal and external meetings.  

• Clerical tasks; email correspondence, note taking, and occasional copy editing.  

• Assisting with the upkeep of internal Octopus systems and databases in Airtable and Asana.  

• Attending industry readings and workshops (as needed) and writing coverage reports for Octopus. 

• May occasionally be required to perform tasks that are physical in nature, e.g. shopping for supplies, moving items to/from storage, and setting up for company events. 

• Other additional duties as needed and assigned. 

COMPENSATION:

• Hourly rate of $25 per hour  

• 25-30 hours per week 

• temporary position, not eligible for benefits 

Regular Schedule: Schedule to be mutually agreed within normal office hours (Monday–Friday, 10AM–6PM), including ability to work remotely on select days (to be mutually agreed). Ability to work weekends and/or evenings as needed (with advanced notice). 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Led by our core values, Octopus fosters and expects a culture of care and respect for the wellbeing of our staff. We seek individuals who share our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. 

• Work will primarily be completed in a shared office space in Manhattan, subject to HVAC cooling and heating. The office is currently located in a multi-story commercial building with elevator access and is in a shared office floor with Producer Hub and TKP Productions. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-3 years of professional experience in the performing arts (ideally event management and/or production) 

• Prior experience with general management, company management, and/or line producing preferred  

• A solutions-minded approach when faced with challenges 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization 

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive projects to completion 

• Familiarity with different organizational software platforms including Asana and Airtable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Dropbox, Google Suite, Slack, Excel, Adobe. Prior experience with Quickbooks preferred.  

• Being able to multitask and willing to assist in multiple areas of the office as needed.  

• Attention to detail and solid organizational skills  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT:

At Octopus Theatricals, diversity and equal opportunity are essential to our artistic and business practices. We actively seek team members whose diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, skills and experiences support an expansive artistic vision. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. 

We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all of the qualifications. We know there are great candidates who may not have all of the proficiencies listed above but possess intuitive knowledge or other fully transferable skills. If that is you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. 

HOW TO APPLY:  Please apply via Airtable using the link below.  

If you have any questions, please email jobs@octopustheatricals.com with your name and “Producing & Management Fellow” in the subject line. We look forward to learning more about you! 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.