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Production Stage Manager

Pay Rate: $16.00/hr.

Job Summary

The Production Stage Manager (PSM) is hired on a contract basis per show. They are responsible for overseeing the rehearsal process and all performances. The stage manager acts as the focal point for all show related communications. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, responsible, and detail oriented. As well as calling the show, they must keep a meticulous book that details all of the show’s movements and cues. They are contracted from the first production meeting through the stage management strike of the show.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

  • Ability to lead rehearsals

  • Organize and keep a show book

  • Communicate all schedules to the show company

  • Track all props, set pieces, and quick changes

  • Call every show

  • Oversee a crew of various skill-sets

  • Adhere to all house, safety, and equity rules

  • Collaborate with the production team to trouble shoot any issues

  • Discuss amount of crew members needed with Production Manager at the beginning of the process

  • Can read and follow music

Knowledge

  • Understanding of the artistic process

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office

  • Understanding of staging terminology

  • Ability to lead in a stressful environment

  • Experience in calling shows

  • Knowledge of Equity and House rules and regulations

  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

  • Experience creating and updating a show book.

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre or Technical Theatre from an accredited university or possess equivalent professional experience

  • 2+ years of experience in a professional theatre environment; preferably with some equity experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to bend at the waist and lift items up to 50 lbs. to waist level

  • Ability to move items up to 50 lbs. for distances of 25+ feet

  • Ability to remain standing and active for an 8-12 hour shift

  • Indoor activity with prolonged exposure to windowless work area

  • Frequent exposure to fluorescent lighting and low light conditions

 

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principle job elements essential for making compensation decisions

 

Interested applicants, please send your resume and cover letter to our Production Manager, Kyna Chilcot, at productionmanager@riversidedt.com