Berklee Theater Arts Collaborative (BTAC) Stage Manager

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

14d•$17

About The Position

The Stage Manager supports the class faculty in the scheduling and running of the class and rehearsals. The Stage Manager will assist in tracking script/running order changes and staging. The Stage Manager will assist the faculty in coordinating prop, costume, makeup, and set/lighting design plots developed by the students, and will also call cues during the show, assisted by two Assistant Stage Managers (students in the class). This is a challenging position coordinating 25 performers, an 18-piece orchestra, and a small tech team, along with many streams of information. Maintaining communication, information, and schedules is foremost. Ability to work independently and with attention to detail is crucial. The Stage Manager will become familiar with all aspects of mounting a major concert on the BPC stage. The schedule is typically 4 hours/week plus some weekend rehearsals and one tech, along with outside organizational time. Hours are capped at a total of 70 for the semester, and the work schedule will be adjusted to keep within that total.

Requirements

Ability to lift 20+ lbs
prior stage management experience or education equivalent
Resume and Cover Letter

Responsibilities

Pre-Class Create a Contact Sheet
Create a Rehearsal Schedule w/ the Director
Get the Ground Plan and Dimensions of the Performance Space
Tape Out Ground Plan, To Scale, in Rehearsal Space
Distribute Rehearsal Schedule
Prepare and Print YOUR Rehearsal Script
Print Company's Scripts Rehearsal Process
Distribute Daily Rehearsal Calls
Call Break 5 Minute Break AFTER 55 Minutes OR 10 Minute Break AFTER 80 Minutes
Record Blocking Notes
Notate Script/Score Changes
Help Distribute Script/Score Changes
Assist with creating Props List
Assist with Create Costume List
Record Prop Tracking
Coordinate and help Facilitate Communication within the Design Team
Take notes each rehearsal and Send Rehearsal Reports Tech Process
Create and Distribute Preset Lists for Backstage
Create and Distribute Run Sheets for Backstage
Manage Backstage Activity, likely facilitating backstage
Organize Backstage Traffic
Find Solutions to Potential Safety Problems (Glow Tape on Dark Pieces, etc.)
Continue Sending Rehearsal Reports
Move Scenery or Props
Possibly Operate Light, Sound, AV, or Automation boards
Have regular meetings with the director and music director debriefing about rehearsals
Performances help facilitate the performances