Assistant Stage Manager

Reports to:

Production Stage Manager
FLSA:

Exempt

Employment Status:

Temporary/Full-time
Compensation:

$1,225.00 per week paid biweekly
Productions:

Silent Night October 19 – November 15, 2026 | Carmen January 3 – February 7, 2027 | Tosca April 2 – May 9, 2027
POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Production Stage Manager, the Assistant Stage Manager is a core member of the stage management team responsible for supporting all aspects of rehearsal preparation, technical production, and performance operations. The ASM works in close collaboration with the PSM, production department, artistic staff, and all technical departments throughout each production process.
The ideal candidate is calm and solution-oriented under pressure, capable of working with precision and care in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and brings a professional, collaborative demeanor to every rehearsal and performance.
Candidates may apply for one or more productions, but preference will be given to those available for multiple productions. Availability for the full contract period of each production applied for is required. Travel and housing are available for non-residents.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Rehearsal & Stage Operations

Attend all staging, technical, and dress rehearsals, production meetings, and performances, as assigned
Support the PSM in running daily rehearsals; step in to run rehearsals independently when the PSM is unavailable.
Knowledge of a theatrical ground plan and able to assist in taping out a floor and maintaining a spike map.
Prepare and maintain all assigned production paperwork, including Prop Preset & Running, Props Lists, Wardrobe Running, A/V Banda Running, Runlist (WWW), Spike Matrix, First Entrance Timings
Coordinate daily rehearsal room needs with props and costumes departments
Develop and maintain a personal ASM score tracking performer cues, prop handoffs, presets, and wardrobe changes
Maintain the rehearsal room, call board, hospitality, office supply stock.
During the technical period, work and communicate closely with the PSM, and run crew on all scenic moves, cue placement, and department coordination
Maintain stage safety operations, cast and crew needs, and show spike marks and performance-related paperwork
Communication & Administration

Support union compliance (IATSE, AFM) in collaboration with the PSM, Production, and Artistic management teams
Report rehearsal, production, and artist issues or concerns to TAO management in a timely manner
Attend production meetings and communicate relevant notes to appropriate departments
Assist with maintenance of living documents, including production archives, as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned by the PSM
COMPETENCIES

Ability to communicate with and effectively organize large groups of people, including children, in both rehearsal and performance setting
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy production environment
Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work
Ability to exercise responsible judgment and maintain mature, professional interpersonal relationships
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as production schedules require
Ability to communicate with and effectively organize large groups of people, in both rehearsal and performance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of two years of professional stage management experience; prior work in opera (professional or educational) required
Demonstrated ability to read music and call cues accurately from a piano/vocal score
Familiarity with standard opera paperwork formats and a commitment to producing superior production documentation
Physical requirements: ability to stand for extended periods, navigate complex stage settings in low-light conditions, and lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
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