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House Manager

Responsible to the OTP Executive Director for the management of all aspects of interactions with patrons. Front-of-House serves as a first impression to the theatre. They must exhibit a professional demeanor at all times and act as a bridge between the theatre and the patron. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform duties as detailed in the House Manager Job Description document, including:

  • Ensure the house is ready on time. 
  • Ensure the safety and enjoyment of all patrons. 
  • Coordinate an evacuation in the event of an emergency. 
  • Conduct a briefing prior to every event to ensure volunteers are assigned roles and provided with specific event information. 
  • Assist volunteers when needed (For example, the House Manager will assist Ushers in resolving seating issues). 
  • Coordinate Initial Curtain and Intermission with the Stage Manager.
  • Complete an incident report for any issues with patrons or Front-of-House volunteers during a production.

Download the House Manager Job Description