2026 USF AEA Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager
About The Position
The Tony-award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theatre company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff for the 2026 season. The Utah Shakespeare Festival produces an eight-show repertory season and three Greenshows across four venues in the summer/fall of each year. Contract start dates and lengths vary. Equity contracts are LORT B and LORT D (Repertory). Stage Manager (AEA): Contracts start in late April or early June and run through early September or early October depending on show assignments. Assistant Stage Manager (AEA): Contract starts in late April and runs through early September. All jobs may involve moving a variety of physical objects, including furniture, props, and scenery pieces. Due to the repertory nature of the USF season, all stage managers are likely to be in rehearsal/performance for more than one show at the same time. Stage Manager (AEA): Coordinate and execute assigned shows in collaboration with an SM team. Oversees rehearsals and calling of assigned productions. Works in collaboration with SM staff scheduler to schedule rehearsals. May cover secondary rehearsals as needed. Will also be assigned to cover (understudy) the calling of other shows as needed. Assistant Stage Manager (AEA): Assist SM with coordination and execution of assigned shows. Responsible for creation and maintenance of the majority of show paperwork for assigned shows. Oversees all backstage operations during tech and performances. May cover secondary rehearsals as needed. Will also be assigned to cover (understudy) ASM or SM tracks on other shows as needed.
Requirements
- Previous professional stage management.
Nice To Haves
- Previous AEA stage management.
- Current member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA).
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute assigned shows in collaboration with an SM team.
- Oversees rehearsals and calling of assigned productions.
- Works in collaboration with SM staff scheduler to schedule rehearsals.
- May cover secondary rehearsals as needed.
- Will also be assigned to cover (understudy) the calling of other shows as needed.
- Assist SM with coordination and execution of assigned shows.
- Responsible for creation and maintenance of the majority of show paperwork for assigned shows.
- Oversees all backstage operations during tech and performances.
- Will also be assigned to cover (understudy) ASM or SM tracks on other shows as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
