Job Description
Job Description:
Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) seeks a Stage Manager (SM) to manage rehearsals and orchestrate runs-of-show for the Spring 2025 Theater Division production of Fucking A. The SM supports the execution of production planning as developed with the production team and artistic collaborators; supervises all onstage activities for the assigned production; collects and disseminates production information; and ensures that all post-production needs are met.
Under the Performance Services department, the temporary Stage Manager reports to the Production
Operations Manager, collaborates closely with all production staff, and supervises student production staff. This is a temporary position with the following required dates:
•Production meetings beginning in January, 2025
•Rehearsals February 10 - March 9, 2024
•Spacing/Tech rehearsals March 10-16, 2025 (schedule to be confirmed)
•Dress rehearsals March 24-26, 2025
•Performances March 27-29, 2025
•Post-production meetings if necessary
Housing and travel are not provided. This is a salaried, exempt position, with an anticipated pay of $960/week (paid bi-weekly).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Serve as the Production Stage Manager (PSM) for assigned production
- Supervise and train student production assistants
- Attend, lead, record, and disseminate information from production meetings to stakeholders
- Support and supervise spacing rehearsals, technical and dress rehearsals for assigned production
- Manage and communicate weekly rehearsal and performance schedules and production information
- Coordinate rehearsal prop procurement and organization
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: - 3-5 years of experience practical experience as a Stage Manager for theatre
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google suite
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: - Exceptional organizational skills
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills
- Exceptional facilitation and communication skills
- Ability to read or follow scores strongly preferred
- Ability to work independently
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Production Technicians
- Student Crew
WORK ENVIRONMENT: - Indoor environments, some with low light: office space, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, storage spaces, costume shop
- Seated and standing positions
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC: - Ability to climb short ladders
- Ability to lift objects of up to 30 pounds
- Nights and weekends required
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
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Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Berklee College of Music
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