Assistant Production Manager/Stage Manager
CNU's Center For American Studies, Newport News, VA, United States
Assistant Production Manager/Stage Manager
Responsibilities
Schedule work calls, prepare estimates, and procure equipment.
Schedule, execute, and fulfill production advance calls.
Manage and lead technical crews, functioning as a crew member.
Serve as a stage manager calling shows, managing casts, and sometimes fulfilling the responsibilities of both company manager and stage manager.
Train new crew members and students.
Maintain very positive and professional customer service and relations with students, faculty, staff, guests, and employees.
Follow workplace safety regulations and promote a safe and healthy work environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)
Knowledge of standard theatrical tools, systems, and equipment, including lighting, sound, rigging, staging, and backstage operations.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and accepted safety practices in a performing arts environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, results‑focused, and organizational skills.
Ability to assist in the coordination and execution of all production elements for major professional touring attractions.
Ability to support and assist the Production Manager in a high-volume, multi‑event venue.
Ability to function as a Stage Manager, including working with cast, crew, designers, and visiting artists.
Ability to schedule and run rehearsals as assigned.
Ability to call cues and manage live performances.
Ability to maintain backstage order and enforce performance protocols.
Ability to substitute into various positions on a traditional technical crew.
Ability to function as both a crew leader and a crew member depending on production needs.
Ability to supervise, mentor, or coordinate student workers, interns, and over‑hire crew.
Ability to assist with production scheduling, space management, and coordination of multiple events.
Ability to assist with production timelines, load‑ins, load‑outs, and strike operations.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work productively as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to learn and use production‑related software applications as needed.
Physical ability to work long hours as required.
Physical ability to lift, stand, climb, and work in confined or elevated spaces.
Ability to work highly irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on event schedules.
Commitment to a collaborative, service‑oriented production environment.
Required Education
Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree with work experience that equates to an advanced degree. Master’s degree in Theatre or related field with an emphasis in technical theatre and/or stage management, or a Bachelor’s degree with significant work experience that equates to a Master’s degree is required.
Required Experience
Technical theatre or production experience in a multi‑use performing arts facility.
Experience in stage management for live performance, including rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances.
Experience collaborating with artists, designers, production staff, and visiting technical personnel.
Experience using personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and production‑related software applications.
Experience in theatre operations, technical production, facility operations, and maintenance.
Additional Experience Considerations
Management experience coordinating and supporting all technical aspects of productions in a complex, multiple‑use environment.
Experience making critical operational decisions and solving problems in real time.
Demonstrated experience working with professional touring productions and presenting organizations.
Experience advancing productions and working from technical riders, schedules, and production documentation.
Experience supervising or coordinating technical staff, student workers, and/or over‑hire crew.
Experience collaborating with artists, designers, production staff, and visiting technical personnel.
Theatre experience in a college/university setting.
Salary
Starting at $50,887, commensurate with education and experience.
Telework Eligibility
No Telework Eligibility.
EEO Statement
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to access and opportunity.
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Responsibilities
Schedule work calls, prepare estimates, and procure equipment.
Schedule, execute, and fulfill production advance calls.
Manage and lead technical crews, functioning as a crew member.
Serve as a stage manager calling shows, managing casts, and sometimes fulfilling the responsibilities of both company manager and stage manager.
Train new crew members and students.
Maintain very positive and professional customer service and relations with students, faculty, staff, guests, and employees.
Follow workplace safety regulations and promote a safe and healthy work environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)
Knowledge of standard theatrical tools, systems, and equipment, including lighting, sound, rigging, staging, and backstage operations.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and accepted safety practices in a performing arts environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, results‑focused, and organizational skills.
Ability to assist in the coordination and execution of all production elements for major professional touring attractions.
Ability to support and assist the Production Manager in a high-volume, multi‑event venue.
Ability to function as a Stage Manager, including working with cast, crew, designers, and visiting artists.
Ability to schedule and run rehearsals as assigned.
Ability to call cues and manage live performances.
Ability to maintain backstage order and enforce performance protocols.
Ability to substitute into various positions on a traditional technical crew.
Ability to function as both a crew leader and a crew member depending on production needs.
Ability to supervise, mentor, or coordinate student workers, interns, and over‑hire crew.
Ability to assist with production scheduling, space management, and coordination of multiple events.
Ability to assist with production timelines, load‑ins, load‑outs, and strike operations.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.
Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work productively as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to learn and use production‑related software applications as needed.
Physical ability to work long hours as required.
Physical ability to lift, stand, climb, and work in confined or elevated spaces.
Ability to work highly irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on event schedules.
Commitment to a collaborative, service‑oriented production environment.
Required Education
Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree with work experience that equates to an advanced degree. Master’s degree in Theatre or related field with an emphasis in technical theatre and/or stage management, or a Bachelor’s degree with significant work experience that equates to a Master’s degree is required.
Required Experience
Technical theatre or production experience in a multi‑use performing arts facility.
Experience in stage management for live performance, including rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances.
Experience collaborating with artists, designers, production staff, and visiting technical personnel.
Experience using personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and production‑related software applications.
Experience in theatre operations, technical production, facility operations, and maintenance.
Additional Experience Considerations
Management experience coordinating and supporting all technical aspects of productions in a complex, multiple‑use environment.
Experience making critical operational decisions and solving problems in real time.
Demonstrated experience working with professional touring productions and presenting organizations.
Experience advancing productions and working from technical riders, schedules, and production documentation.
Experience supervising or coordinating technical staff, student workers, and/or over‑hire crew.
Experience collaborating with artists, designers, production staff, and visiting technical personnel.
Theatre experience in a college/university setting.
Salary
Starting at $50,887, commensurate with education and experience.
Telework Eligibility
No Telework Eligibility.
EEO Statement
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully committed to access and opportunity.
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