Production Stage Manager (Upper School Musical) - Temporary, Non-Exempt

At Pacific Ridge School, our mission statement drives all of our work: In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

From November 4, 2026, through March 20, 2027, collaborate with the Arts Department Producer and the director of the play to stage manage the upper‑school musical, TBD

Take full responsibility for the stage management of the upper‑school musical

Attend production meetings as mutually agreed upon by the director of the play, the Arts Department Producer, and all relevant design personnel

When applicable, manage and guide the training of student assistant stage managers, providing detailed, effective instruction and delegating responsibilities as appropriate

At all times, strive to ensure and cultivate safe, equitable, inclusive, pleasant, and professional educational and working environments for the students and production staff

In close collaboration with the director of the play, help to maintain order and timeliness during rehearsals and performances

Create, manage, and maintain the production script, recording all blocking and cues

Record all rehearsal notes, line notes, cues, and blocking

Disseminate the production schedule and rehearsal/performance reports to the cast, director, Arts Department Producer, and production staff

In coordination with the Arts Department Producer, director, and designers, oversee the proper care and management of the stage, rehearsal space, props, costumes, set pieces, stagehands, and any other production elements

Issue calls to the actors and run crew prior to and during performances and facilitate communication between the front‑ and back‑of‑house staff

Call all cues during the run of performances

Ensure the continuity of performances

Production Information

Director - Heidi Handelsman

Rehearsal Venue - PRS Blackbox Theatre (6269 El Fuerte St, Carlsbad, CA 92009)

Performance Venue - Ritz Theater (301 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025)

Rehearsal Times - Typically Monday thru Friday, 3:15-5:15pm

Auditions - November 18-20, 2026

First Rehearsal - December 7, 2026 (No rehearsals December 18, 2026, thru January 3, 2027; and February 13-21, 2027)

Tech/Dress Rehearsal - March 9-12, 2027

Dress Rehearsal - March 15-17, 2027

Performances - March 18-20, 2027

Qualifications (minimum requirements)

Prior stage management experience in professional or educational setting required

Students currently pursuing degrees in stage management or related field strongly considered

Professional experience and/or advanced degree in stage management or related field preferred

Additional Compensation Information
$18 per hour with a total earning potential of $6,200

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