Vital Theatre Company is seeking professional non-union stage managers over the age of 18 for shows in their season in New York City as well as stage managers for single day tours.
Pay
Rehearsals: $20/hour
NYC Performances: $125 per performance
Tour Performances (Optional): $150 per performance
Personnel
Artistic Director: Stephen Sunderlin
Production Stage Manager: Francesca Endres
Front of House Manager: Noah Pigza
Dates
Show #1:
Rehearsals start Tuesday September 22
Show Opens Sunday September 27
Shows: Sundays at 11:00am, currently through October
Show #2
Rehearsals start the week of September 21st (exact days/times TBD)
Show Opens Sunday October 4
Shows: Sundays at 1:30pm through October
NYC Performances
Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036
Tour Performances (optional)
Various Venues across the US
Performances Duties + Responsibilities
- Manage and Supervise the Rehearsal Process
- Work with the PSM on creating and distributing paperwork
- Open and close the theater before and after each performance
- Work with the FOH Manager to facilitate audience flow and show needs
- Call the respective performance, including running the light board and sound board
- Assist the Actors with Set-Up/Strike for Each Performance
- Maintain and Keep a Call Script for the production
- Support the artistic vision and values of Vital Theatre Company
Touring Performance Duties + Responsibilities Include
- Assisting the PSM in production meetings
- Creating itineraries
- Assisting with load in/out
- Communicating with technicians and house staff the day of the show to make sure tech and show run smoothly
- Managing merchandise while on tour
- Driving is a bonus
Qualifications
- A working knowledge of all aspects of the theatre; technical and performance.
- Great with children and able to interact with parents
- Excellent communication skills; written, oral, and visual
- Timely and well organized
- Must be able to lift and move small set pieces.
- Enjoyment in bringing the art of theatre to young audiences
Additional Notes
- Knowledge of QLab and a valid US Driver's License is a plus.
- A Passport is a plus for Touring