A professional who manages theater for stage productions or motion pictures. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinates activities of personnel to ensure efficient operation and to promote patronage of theater.
• Directs workers in making alterations to and repair of building.
• Manages financial business of theater.
• Determines price of admission and promotes theater events.
• Orders and sells theater tickets.
• Requisitions or purchases supplies.
• May book pictures or stage attractions designed to meet tastes of patrons.
• May negotiate contracts for scripts or performers.
• May solicit advertisements from business and community groups.
• May prepare and monitor theater schedules and budget.