A professional who travels with and manages business affairs of theatrical company on tour. Responsibilities include:

• Completes various arrangements, such as contracting union agreements, hiring stage hands, and procuring legal permits for performance.
• Approves budgetary items for advertising and promotional purposes.
• Audits box-office receipts and files accounting statements according to legal requirements.
• May compile payroll records and distribute paychecks.
• When coordinating business affairs of first touring company on road, may be designated Company Manager.
• When managing second and third road show companies, may be designated Road Manager.