Rehearsal Stage Manager/Deck Chief

Dates: March 8th - June 1st

Rehearsals/Performances: Saturday’s 9am-3pm, Tuesday-Thursday 3:30pm-7pm. Please see our website for a detailed breakdown and performance dates. (NextGenTheatre.com)

Company Overview:

NextGen Theatre is a children’s theatre program based in Wallingford PA. We offer classes twice a year, a workshop in December and a full scale musical in the spring. Students in grades 4-12th are eligible to participate in our spring musical. 

Job Description: 

The Rehearsal Stage Manager/Deck Chief will be responsible for 

• keepings rehearsals running smoothly and on schedule 
• preparing rehearsal reports for the staff
• Taking detailed blocking notes, including dance formations
• Taking notes on changes to music (tempo, cuts, repeats)
• Playing tracks during rehearsal (computer provided)
• Taking notes on music placement and need for additional scene change music
• Helping directing staff with staging scene shifts
• Work with PSM and designers to creating deck run sheets for performances 
• Managing a backstage crew of middle school and high school students
• Set up of stage prior to performances and clean-up after performances  

The Rehearsal Stage Manager/Deck Chief will be supported by an Assistant Stage Manager. 

Rehearsal Stage Manager will not be responsible for, the below tasks will be handled by the Production Stage Manager.

• Creation or distribution of rehearsal schedules 
• Calling the show  

Requirements:

• Previous Stage Management experience
• Basic knowledge of Qlab
• Transportation (rehearsals and performances are located in Wallingford and Swarthmore PA)
• Must be able to pass background checks 

Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with children and have previous experience working with children. The candidate will report to and be guided during the process by the Production Stage Manager. 

Please submit a resume and any dates that you are not available to [email protected]. Please put your name and SM Submission in the subject line.