2027 Festival Season: Intern Assistant Stage Manager

Opera Theatre Of Saint Louis•Saint Louis, MO

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is hiring one Intern Assistant Stage Manager for the 2027 Festival Season. They work directly alongside professional Stage Directors, Stage Managers, Assistant Stage Managers, Assistant Stage Directors by assisting with all aspects of production development throughout the rehearsal and performance process. This position will be responsible for the duties of Intern Assistant Stage Manager on two productions within the Festival Season. The Intern Assistant Stage Manager is a seasonal, full-time position. Frequent nights and weekend hours will be required. Physical requirements include repetitive motion, bending, twisting, stooping, and lifting up to 35 lbs.

Requirements

Individuals seeking a career in opera stage management are invited to apply.
Ability to read music.
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to perform under pressure and maintain professional demeanor.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work nights and weekends.
Ability to perform required physical movements including: bend, twist, stoop, and lift up to 35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Background in theatre, music, or dance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the management of production rehearsals and performances while following the provisions of both the AGMA agreement and Orchestra agreement with OTSL.
Assisting with communication between the production's creative team, production shops, production run crews, Orchestra Manager, and the Artistic and Production Administrative Departments.
Assisting with maintaining production blocking, entrance cues, wardrobe and props paperwork and any other department paperwork as necessitated by the individual productions.
Cueing principal singers, chorus, and supers onstage as indicated by musical placements in the score.
Rehearsal room setup as needed.
Assisting with the creation and maintenance of paperwork as determined by each production.
Reporting to your individual stage managers and assistant managers, and assisting with the preparation of daily notes regarding individual assigned areas.