Stage Manager

Position Summary
PlayMakers Repertory Company (PRC), the professional theater in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, seeks a stage manager for the 2026-2027 season. PRC has a six-show main stage season, a three-show second stage season and the Summer Youth Conservatory. The stage management team consists of two AEA stage managers and a production assistant. The stage manager will be responsible for organizing daily rehearsals, scheduling, running technical rehearsals, and calling 3 main stage shows and 1-2 second stage shows, as well as assisting on the other 3 main stage shows. Stage managers work closely with guest actors, directors and designers, resident faculty, graduate students studying acting, technical design and production, and costume construction, as well as undergraduate students.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree preferably in the Theatre Arts, and some experience that provides the employee with the functional work experiences needed to perform the work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences

Experience as an AEA assistant stage manager or stage manager in a LORT or similar theater

Experience working in an academic environment

Proven stage management skills

Excellent scheduling/planning skills

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