The Granada Theatre Seeks Vice President of Stage Production & Operations
The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) is on the lookout for a Vice President of Stage Production & Operations. This individual will oversee Stage Production, Front of House, Hospitality, and Building Operations, with direct reporting to the COO. Key duties will involve managing labor, budgeting, planning for emergencies, and improving operations. Candidates should have at least ten years of experience in live performance or venue management. The salary ranges from $150,000 to $200,000, plus benefits like health insurance and retirement plans. Those interested need to send a cover letter, resume, and achievements summary via artsconsulting.com. The historic Granada Theatre, built in 1924, has 1,500 seats and supports eight resident companies. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, SBCPA projects revenues of $11.9 million.
Key facts
- The Granada Theatre is operated by the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA), a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1983.
- The Vice President of Stage Production & Operations reports to the Chief Operating Officer with a dotted-line relationship to the Chief Executive Officer.
- The position oversees Stage Production, Front of House, Hospitality, and Building Operations.
- The salary range is $150,000 to $200,000, with benefits including a 403(b) retirement plan with a 20% employer match.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in live performance, theatre production, venue operations, or a closely related environment is preferred.
- The Granada Theatre was built in 1924 and underwent a major renovation before reopening in 2008.
- The venue has approximately 1,500 seats, a 50-foot proscenium, and eight resident companies.
- SBCPA reported $11.9 million in total revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and an endowment of approximately $77.6 million as of June 30, 2025.
Entities
Artists
- Palmer G. Jackson, Jr.
Institutions
- The Granada Theatre
- Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts
- American Theatre Guild
- CAMA
- Santa Barbara Choral Society
- Music Academy of the West
- Opera Santa Barbara
- State Street Ballet
- The Santa Barbara Symphony
- UCSB Arts & Lectures
- Arts Consulting Group
- U.S. Census Bureau
Locations
- Santa Barbara
- California
- United States
- Pacific Ocean
- Santa Ynez Mountains
- State Street