Student Stage Manager
About The Position
Serve as a Student Stage Manager for the entire process of a production, including rehearsals, technical and dress rehearsals, and performances. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Attend all rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances Collaborate with Director to create and distribute a daily rehearsal schedule Collaborate with Playwright to format and distribute script changes, if applicable Lead the team in daily set-up and reset of rehearsal studio Create and maintain clear paperwork for production, including props/scenery tracking, entrances/exits, quick change information, and other paperwork deemed necessary by creative collaborators During rehearsal: Assists in supervising student cast and crew members. Assists in setting up for and cleaning up after each rehearsal. This will typically require arrival 30 minutes prior to the rehearsal start time and staying 15 minutes after the rehearsal has ended. Assists in organizing paperwork including props/scenery tracking, entrances/exits, quick change information, and other paperwork deemed necessary by creative collaborators. During the tech and performance for main stage shows: Assists in training the student crew. This includes helping them learn the show, assigning tasks, and maintaining proper backstage etiquette. Assists with creation of and distributes all props tracking/backstage run sheets as requested. Assists with strike after the final performance. Other duties as needed or required by the production.
Requirements
- Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee
- Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program (or pre-registered for fall if employed in summer)
- Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN)
- Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (first-semester students are exempt)
- Federal Work Study student may apply
- In good disciplinary standing
- Must be located in the U.S.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Interest in learning professional stage management practices
Nice To Haves
- Prior stage management experience is helpful but not required; on-the-job training will be provided
- Reads music
- CPR/First aid certification
Responsibilities
- Attend all rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances
- Collaborate with Director to create and distribute a daily rehearsal schedule
- Collaborate with Playwright to format and distribute script changes, if applicable
- Lead the team in daily set-up and reset of rehearsal studio
- Create and maintain clear paperwork for production, including props/scenery tracking, entrances/exits, quick change information, and other paperwork deemed necessary by creative collaborators
- Assist in supervising student cast and crew members during rehearsal
- Assist in setting up for and cleaning up after each rehearsal (arrival 30 minutes prior, stay 15 minutes after)
- Assist in organizing paperwork including props/scenery tracking, entrances/exits, quick change information, and other paperwork deemed necessary by creative collaborators
- Assist in training the student crew during tech and performance for main stage shows
- Assist with creation of and distributes all props tracking/backstage run sheets as requested
- Assist with strike after the final performance
- Perform other duties as needed or required by the production
Benefits
- Hourly Rate: 18.54
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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