Opera Lab Berlin is seeking an experienced Production Manager / Produktionsleitung to join the upcoming production It’s Gonna Rain, premiering November 2026 at English Theatre Berlin.

We are looking for a highly organized, communicative, and proactive collaborator to support the realization of this interdisciplinary music theatre production, working closely with the artistic team, performers, venue, and technical staff throughout the rehearsal and performance process.

Applicants with experience working within Berlin’s Freie Szene are particularly encouraged to apply.

About the project

It’s Gonna Rain reimagines early works by Steve Reich—Come Out, Piano Phase, and It’s Gonna Rain—as instrumental music theatre.

Rather than presenting these pieces in their original format, the production explores their theatrical potential through gesture, movement, and performative presence. Repetition and phasing function as both musical and dramaturgical structures—shaping tension, interaction, and perception on stage.

The work brings together contemporary music performance, movement practice, and experimental theatre within a collaborative creation process.

What you'll do

• Coordinate production schedules, timelines, and logistics throughout the project
• Serve as the primary communication point between artistic, technical, venue, and administrative teams
• Support rehearsal planning and organization
• Liaise with English Theatre Berlin and external collaborators
• Coordinate production processes leading up to and during technical rehearsals and performances
• Support production administration and budget oversight where applicable
• Help ensure that all collaborators have the information and resources needed for the smooth realization of the project

Please note that this is a production management and coordination role. We are seeking someone who can oversee, facilitate, and support production processes rather than carry out all technical or backstage tasks themselves.

You are

• A Production Manager / Produktionsleitung with a strong understanding of contemporary performing arts production
• Familiar with the Berlin Freie Szene and its working structures, funding contexts, and production realities
• Experienced in theatre, music, dance, or interdisciplinary performance contexts
• Highly organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
• A confident communicator who enjoys facilitating collaborative processes
• Comfortable working with artists, venues, technicians, and external partners
• Based in (or able to be in) Berlin for rehearsals and performances
• Interested in experimental and interdisciplinary artistic practices

Logistics & availability

Rehearsals: October and November 2026 (exact schedule TBC)
Performances: November 2026
Location: English Theatre Berlin
Compensation: Provided upon request
Language: Working language English
Access: Please let us know any access needs in advance; we will adapt where possible

How to apply

Send to operalabberlin@gmail.com
Subject: Production Manager / Produktionsleitung – It’s Gonna Rain – [Your Name]

Please include:

• Short note (max. 200 words) outlining your interest and relevant experience
• CV (PDF)
• Your availability for Autumn 2026
• Any access needs we should be aware of

Deadline: 20.06.26

Contact for questions: operalabberlin@gmail.com

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