BRUNSWICK — Maine State Music Theatre has announced that Kyle Coyer has joined Maine State Music Theatre in the newly created year-round position of production manager.

In this role, Coyer will oversee all technical and production aspects of MSMT’s main stage shows, concerts, events, co-productions, and Theatre for Young Audiences productions. The position is integral to the design and technical execution of all production elements, serving as the main liaison between guest designers, production staff and off-season projects.

Coyer previously worked as the technical director of Opera Utah Symphony and Utah Opera. Prior to that he worked as assistant technical director at the Houston Grand Opera. He has a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Design and Technology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

“Kyle has the skill set and passion we need to bravely explore new territories as we move into the future,” said MSMT Artistic Director Curt Dale Clark. “He will fill the theatre’s existing needs and generate new ideas.”

Coyer said, “I look forward to adding my experience and dedication to an already great organization.”

Now in its 61st year, Maine State Music Theatre produces four main stage musicals, three Theatre for Young Audiences musicals and three Monday Concerts each summer at the Pickard Theater on the campus of Bowdoin College. Visit online at www.msmt.org.

Kyle Coyer has joined Maine State Music Theatre as production manager.