Stage Manager (AGMA)

The Metropolitan Opera • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Metropolitan Opera seeks a highly qualified and experienced AGMA Opera Stage Manager to join our Stage Management team.

The ideal candidate will become an integral part of a tightly knit department and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, creative thinking, and excellent interpersonal and diplomatic communication in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. The ability to multitask effectively and manage responsibilities across multiple productions simultaneously is essential. Calmness and kindness under pressure are important.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of Stage Management experience in an opera company.
• Must read music fluently.
• Strong computer literacy.
• High attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating instructions to large groups.
• Ability to work long hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, manage stairs without handrails, work on uneven surfaces, and read in low-light conditions.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs., hear, listen, and read.
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to the New York City area.

Nice To Haves

• A sense of humor is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with stage, artistic, and technical staff to produce high-quality work on tight timelines.
• Perform a range of stage management duties, including calling performances as lead SM, assisting by running the deck, calling follow-spots, or providing coverage as required.
• Run rehearsals with careful attention to schedule constraints, contracts, breaks, and artistic goals.
• Generate and maintain clear, accurate paperwork to ensure the smooth operation of all productions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed