Stage Manager- Summer Musical

Sitar Arts Center • Washington, DC

8h

About The Position

Sitar Arts Center engages DC youth, from early childhood to young adulthood, in building a creative community of learning and belonging that removes financial and cultural barriers to arts education and career training. Sitar Arts Center is seeking a wonderful, experienced Stage Manager to work with a range of young people to support Sitar’s summer musical this June – August 2026. Sitar produces a musical each summer that serves students in 4th-12th grade. This summer’s production is The Lightning Thief: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition. The Stage Manager will oversee the planning and execution of our summer musical, record stage details decided during rehearsals and production meetings, serve as a liaison between crew and cast members and anticipate production needs . The Stage Manager will also work closely with youth interns providing support to all aspects of the performance and guidance in the moment as needed. The Stage Manager ensures a happy, engaging, respectful and successful musical theater experience for our students and interns !

Requirements

• Relevant training, experience and/or certifications as a Stage Manager
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Patience and enthusiasm for working with young people
• Background check, and TB test

Nice To Haves

• A passion for musical theatre
• Experience working with youth theatre programs
• Understanding of sound and lighting systems

Responsibilities

• Support the director in overseeing all planning and execution of our summer musical (including creating and maintaining rehearsal schedule)
• Prepare rehearsal materials daily (scripts, prop lists, music scores)
• Record details during rehearsals (blocking, props tracking, design notes, rehearsal reports, etc.)
• Coordinate with the producer, designers, and artistic staff to ensure all elements are ready for rehearsals
• Develop all documents to support tech/dress rehearsals and production (prompt script for props/lighting/sound/set cues, tech plan to support staff crew support etc.)
• Run all performances, either from backstage or in the booth
• Organize and oversee strike for the production.

What This Job Offers

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