Stage Manager

Description:

• Attend and take notes during all rehearsals. Record all decisions about blocking, use of props, and design elements. Work with the director to manage the time in rehearsals efficiently
• Create and distribute rehearsal reports to all applicable production team members. Communicate what happened in rehearsals, all decisions which may impact designers responsibilities, schedule changes and future call times
• Maintain accurate tracking records of all props, costumes, scenic elements, lighting specials, sound effects, and projections. Communicate any discoveries made in rehearsals that would affect these items
• Work with Theatre Team to determine the organization of scenic elements onstage and off as well as creating a clear and efficient plan for all set changes
• Take and distribute line notes when actors are off book and prompt actors as needed
• Run all cues during the run of the show including light, sound, and/or projections
• Mentor new and experienced student board operators and backstage deck captains
• Maintain integrity of the director’s vision during the performance run. Give retention notes to actors as needed, and send weekly performance reports to communicate fixes of design elements
• Oversee understudy rehearsals as needed
• Complete security checks of the theatre and the building after evening rehearsals
• Run warmups, safety calls, and preshow duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years experience in theatre
• Previous stage management or project management experience a plus
• Experience calling or running cues for a theatrical performance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented, both organizationally and artistically
• Experience working with kids a plus