Production Stage Manager (Upper School Musical)

Overview

Job Location: Pacific Ridge School - Carlsbad, CA 92009
Position Type: Arts
Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Temporary
Job Category: Performing Arts/Theatre
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

Hourly rate: $18 with a total earning potential of $6,200

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