Literature to Life (LTL) is a performance-based literacy program that presents professionally staged verbatim adaptations of American literary classics. Founded as the educational program of the American Place Theatre more than three decades ago, LTL carries forward the legacy of founder Wynn Handman, who championed American writers of diverse backgrounds as “voices worth hearing,” a pioneering notion in the 1960’s. Today, our mission is to perform great books that inspire young people to read and become authors of their own lives. Now under the leadership of co-founding Artistic Director, Elise Thoron, this mighty collective of artists and educators brings the voices of diverse authors to thousands of students and audiences nationwide, giving them the tools to become the empowered “voices worth hearing” of our future. Through our performances and surrounding educational activities — pre- and post-show discussions, single workshops, and multi-session residencies — students examine relevant social issues such as immigration, racism, poverty, and justice, and expand their capacity to understand and express differing points of view. Title: Company Manager (Part-Time: 15-18 hours/week)Reports to: Executive DirectorThis part-time position reports to the Executive Director and plays an integral role in keeping the organization’s performances organized and on schedule. Successful candidates will have a keen attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and an interest in Literature to Life’s mission.Key responsibilities:Program & Production OperationsManage the planning and execution of national and regional tours, including artist scheduling, venue communication, travel coordination, and technical logistics (transportation, rehearsals, and day-of-event needs).Create and maintain production calendars, tracking systems, and internal documents to ensure clarity around rehearsals, run-of-show, and program timelines.Maintain technical riders, cue sheets, and rehearsal protocols across active productions.Lead rehearsal scheduling, particularly for new performance titles.Update and enforce internal policies related to scheduling, cancellations, and operational protocols in response to evolving touring and educational needs.Partner & Stakeholder RelationsServe as the primary point of contact for performance partners—advancing performances, troubleshooting issues, and communicating schedules and expectations clearly.Draft and send booking confirmations, communicate itinerary updates, and respond to real-time logistical challenges with professionalism.Collaborate with venues (e.g. cultural institutions, community partners, correctional facilities) to ensure program delivery is responsive to diverse community needs.Maintain a responsive and solutions-oriented presence during tour events, navigating unexpected changes in real time.Budget & Financial SupportAssist with bi-weekly payroll coordination (via Gusto platform) and onboarding of new employees.Reconcile project and budget expenses with payroll and travel costs.Team & Internal CommunicationsMaintain regular communication with Company Members (actors and teaching artists).Create and distribute monthly internal newsletters with key organizational updates (e.g. deadlines, pay rates, holiday schedules).Facilitate pre- and post-performance debriefs to support continuous program improvement.Lead and document regular production meetings to align cross-functional team efforts and address scheduling, technical, and artistic updates.Schedule: Flexible, Part-Time (~15-18 hours/week), with occasional evening or travel-based availability as neededQualifications Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)Minimum of 2-3 years working in company management or live performance production rolesExperience coordinating travel, scheduling, or touring logistics preferredAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively.Comfortable working in the Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.)Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and effective time management. A sense of humor is a plus!Literature to Life does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national/ethnic origin, disability, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or employment practices.
