Student Stage Manager

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

3d•$19 - $19

About The Position

Serve as a Student Stage Manager throughout the entire production process, including rehearsals, technical and dress rehearsals, and performances. The role supports production operations, coordination with creative collaborators, supervision and training of student cast and crew, and preparation and maintenance of production paperwork. On-the-job training in stage management practices will be provided. To participate in Berklee Student Employment, applicants must be current students at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee; be enrolled at least half-time in a degree-, diploma-, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program (with a stated summer exception for students pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester); have a valid U.S. Social Security Number; remain in valid visa status, if applicable; have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (first-semester students may work before receiving an official GPA); be in good disciplinary standing; and be located in the United States. Federal Work Study students may apply. The hourly rate is $18.54.

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, subject to the stated summer enrollment exception.
Valid United States Social Security Number.
Valid visa status, if applicable.
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA; first-semester students may work before receiving an official GPA.
In good disciplinary standing.
Must be located in the United States.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Interest in learning professional stage management practices.

Nice To Haves

Prior stage management experience is helpful but not required.
Ability to read music.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Federal Work Study student may apply.

Responsibilities

Attend all rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances.
Collaborate with the Director to create and distribute a daily rehearsal schedule.
Collaborate with the Playwright to format and distribute script changes, if applicable.
Lead the team in daily setup and reset of the rehearsal studio.
Create and maintain production paperwork, including props and scenery tracking, entrances and exits, quick-change information, and other paperwork requested by creative collaborators.
Assist in supervising student cast and crew members during rehearsals.
Assist with rehearsal setup and cleanup; typically arrive 30 minutes before rehearsal and stay 15 minutes after it ends.
Organize production paperwork during rehearsals.
Help train student crew members for main-stage shows, including teaching them the show, assigning tasks, and maintaining proper backstage etiquette.
Create and distribute props-tracking and backstage run sheets as requested.
Assist with strike after the final performance.
Perform other duties as needed or required by the production.