Stage Manager – Bye Bye Birdie
Position Title: Stage Manager
Reports To: Production Manager
Employment Type: Contract
Position Summary
We are seeking an organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented Stage Manager for Bye Bye Birdie.
Responsibilities
Pre-Production
- Attend production meetings and rehearsals.
- Create and distribute rehearsal schedules and reports.
- Maintain accurate production documentation, including contact sheets, scene breakdowns, and rehearsal notes.
- Coordinate communication between directors, cast, and crew.
Rehearsal Process
- Manage rehearsal spaces and ensure rehearsals begin and end on time.
- Record blocking, and choreography notes
- Prepare daily rehearsal calls, rehearsal reports, weekly calls and distribute them to the production team/cast.
- Track props, costumes, scenic elements, and technical needs throughout rehearsals.
Technical Rehearsals & Performances
- Call lighting, sound, projection, and scene cues during performances.
- Coordinate backstage operations and scene shifts with the assistant stage manager
- Conduct pre-show safety checks and maintain a safe working environment.
- Supervise cast and crew call times.
- Handle performance reports and communicate any issues to production leadership.
Qualifications
- Previous stage management experience, preferably with large musical theatre productions.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
- Familiarity with theatrical terminology and production processes.
- Experience calling cues and working with technical crews.
- Availability for evening and weekend rehearsals and performances.
PRODUCTION DETAILS
Performance Dates: September 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27
Rehearsals: Begin Immediately
Rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, and occasion Saturday mornings
Pay: Actors above the age of 18 will be paid a stipend upon completion of the show.
No housing is provided.
Compensation
$2500 Stipend paid out upon completion of contract
To Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Brief cover letter outlining relevant experience
- References
Applications should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line: Stage Manager Application – Bye Bye Birdie.
Join our production team and help bring an exciting musical to life while ensuring a professional, organized, and supportive environment for performers, crew, and audiences alike.
