Job Description
REPORTS TO: Director of Production/Associate Director of Production
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time/Temporary/Per Show
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: Yes
PAY & DATES
SIEGFREID: March 20, 2025 – May 4, 2025. $1,500 – $1,700 per week
SEMELE: May 7, 2025 – June 15, 2025. $1,500 – $1,700 per week
SUMMARY
The Calling Stage Manager (CSM) is a critical member of the Production team. During the rehearsal period, the CSM is the main source of communication between TAO and all members of a production (artists, designers, etc.). The CSM is also responsible for working with the visiting creative team members and TAO staff to determine all rehearsal and performance needs for the production and coordinating with the TAO Film Studio for productions that are filmed.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following duties, in addition to other duties as assigned:
The CSM supervises the stage management department including Assistant Stage Managers (ASM) and interns.
Performs those duties that are industry standard for the position.
Runs all rehearsals.
Creates the Daily & Weekly rehearsal schedules in coordination with the Associate Director of Production (ADoP) and Director of Artistic Administration (DoAA) and works closely with the Technical Director (TD) to plan and schedule all technical and dress rehearsals and coordinate with DoAA to schedule all Orchestra Rehearsals.
Coordinates with the ADoP/TD to schedule production meetings.
Manages the Stage Management team in preparing the room for rehearsal, including working with the Costume Shop Staff and the Properties Team to ensure all needed items are prepared prior to the start of and during the rehearsal period.
Measures ground plans or assigns to ASM as possible.
The CSM will coordinate and/or oversee the creation, maintenance, and distribution of all rehearsal schedules and calendars, scenic breakdown, contact lists, minis, rehearsal, and performance notes/reports, running documents (deck, rail, sound, props, costumes, wardrobe, WMU), onstage tech requests, tech rehearsal “train schedule” if needed, archival documentation, and any other document as needed.
Develops and coordinates with the Costume Shop scheduling of all fittings and dressing room assignments.
Calling shows includes running all technical rehearsals & cuing sessions and calling the performances.
Helps coordinate light walkers.
Oversees supply inventories in stage management road box and standard artist hospitality inventories. Requests supplies as needed.
COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be able to manage confidently and calmly.
Must be able to read music confidently.
Must have proven ability to lead a stage management team and work with a union crew, union orchestra, and large groups of people throughout the production process.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Strong administrative and project management skills.
Can work independently and meet deadlines.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Relevant production experience, with a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience as a Stage Manager.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and achieve results in a timely fashion.
Ability to work collaboratively within the Production and Artistic teams.
Ability to communicate using a phone and headset.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner.
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