Stage Manager, UVA Drama (Staff Wage)
University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
UVA Drama seeks a highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented Stage Manager for the production of Have You Now or Have You Ever. The Stage Manager serves as a key member of the production team, facilitating communication between the director, designers, cast, and crew while ensuring rehearsals and performances run safely, efficiently, and professionally. The successful candidate will manage daily rehearsal and performance operations, maintain production documentation, coordinate backstage activities, and call technical rehearsals and performances.
Requirements
- Previous stage management experience in theatre, dance, live events, or related productions.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of artists, technicians, students, and staff.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in fast-paced environments.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- 3+ years relevant experience required
Nice To Haves
- Experience calling cues during live performances.
- Familiarity with theatrical production processes and backstage operations.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and production management tools.
Responsibilities
- Attend production meetings and take notes to be distributed after each meeting
- Create and maintain rehearsal reports, performance reports, schedules, contact sheets, and production paperwork.
- Coordinate rehearsal spaces and ensure required rehearsal props and materials are available.
- Record blocking, cues, and production changes during rehearsals.
- Manage backstage operations during technical rehearsals and performances.
- Call lighting, sound, projection, and other production cues during performances.
- Maintain a safe and organized working environment for cast and crew.
- Communicate production needs and concerns promptly to faculty, staff, and student collaborators.
- Assist with performance preparation, run-of-show management, and strike activities as assigned.
Benefits
- This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
