Seeking SM for WITCH at University of MN Dept. of Theatre and Dance

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TITLE: STAGE MANAGER

SCHEDULE: Per Season Schedule, Spring Semester 2025

Key Dates:

      Workshop Dates: Dec 2-10; Jan. 18 and 19

      Rehearsal Dates:  Jan. 21-Feb. 27

      Performance Dates: Feb. 28-March 8

DEPARTMENT: Theatre Arts and Dance, University of Minnesota

REPORTS TO: Production Stage Manager

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:  $3,000-$4,000 stipend dependent on experience

 

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The role of our Stage Manager is to run the rehearsal room, technical rehearsals and performances of our Spring BA show.  The stage manager will work with undergraduate student performers and serve as a teacher/mentor to undergraduate assistant stage managers.  The stage manager will also work with graduate designers and an undergraduate crew to bring the production to fruition.  

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Rehearsal and Tech

  • Pre-Production duties as required
  • Attend weekly Zoom Production meetings these are usually on Friday during the day
  • Attend weekly Zoom or in person meetings with PSM and SM team these are usually during the day at a mutually agreed upon time
  • Ensure that the rehearsal room is ready for rehearsal and assume active responsibility for the rehearsal room in conjunction with the rest of the SM team
  • Send out Daily Rehearsal Reports and Daily Calls
  • Assemble and maintain the Prompt book
  • Work with the production and creative team  during rehearsal and after Opening 
  • Run all technical rehearsals ensuring the safety of the cast, crew and all involved

Performance

  • Attend and call each performance
  • Send out Performance Reports
  • Maintain integrity of the show to the best of their ability after opening
  • prepare understudies

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

  • Must be available nights and weekends
  • Previous experience as a stage manager (non-union)
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google suite – specifically Word, Excel, and Zoom.

 

Other Skills, Ability and/or Knowledge:

  • Calm / Professional demeanor, sense of humor encouraged
  • Exercise good judgment and discretion.
  • Ability to work with students as a teacher and mentor
  • Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and to maintain a positive work atmosphere.
  • Work schedule varies and includes almost all evening and weekend hours.

 

Please send resume and cover letter to Sharon Kimes, Production Stage Manager [email protected]