Production Stage Manager

CHILDRENS THEATRE COMPANY•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$62,000 - $68,000

About The Position

Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Production Stage Manager. This full-time benefits-eligible position requires someone who has demonstrated knowledge and skill in stage management, who is skilled in supervising staff and working with actors, and who has the ability to positively contribute to an anti-racist organization and assist in dismantling structural racism in theatre. Applicants for this role should have exceptional leadership, communication, project management and organizational skills, and demonstrated ability to be accurate and detail oriented in a fast-paced environment. CTC is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and justice in our organization and our community, and thus we seek a broad spectrum of employees. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color, as well as those who are from other underrepresented communities. The Production Stage Manager leads the stage management function for the organization, overseeing staff, run crew, and production support processes to ensure rehearsals and performances are safe, well organized, and executed with artistic integrity. In partnership with the Director of Production and other department leaders, this position supports staffing, scheduling, communication, and operational problem solving across productions and related events, while fostering a collaborative environment that reflects Children’s Theatre Company’s values and supports the success of each production.

Requirements

Communication – Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Consensus Building – Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal
Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of other
Flexibility – Ability to respond to change quickly and creatively
Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
Organization – Ability to manage highly detailed logistics for multiple projects simultaneously
Management Skills – Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion
Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers
Demonstrated experience as an Equity Stage Manager in a regional theatre
Demonstrated skill and knowledge of scheduling, time management, and hiring and evaluating staff a must
Demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate staff, including coaching and corrective feedback
Demonstrated skill in working with theatre artists and actors required
A commitment to ethical conduct in all respects of the work environment
A commitment to creating a just, equitable and inclusive work environment
A commitment to the protection of confidential information to which this position has access
Ability to positively contribute to an anti-racist/anti-bias organization and work to dismantle structural racism in theatre

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience with student actors and I.A.T.S.E stagehands a plus

Responsibilities

Supervise all stage management staff and the Head Stage Carpenters and run crew for both stages
Ensure that our mission, vision and values are realized and upheld in rehearsal and performance
Work with Director of Production and production department heads to support creative teams and production staff through rehearsal and tech process.
Aid in problem solving and creative solutions
Work with Director of Production to manage department budget and expenses; strategize future season expenses; track current season expenses and savings
With the Director of Production, hires and assigns all stage management personnel
Recruit and hire all run crew for productions and overhire crew for events
Recruit and supervise Student Actor Supervisors, including training and setting standards for this position
Recruit and hire Stage Management Fellows and Production Assistants
Work with Theatre Arts Training to recruit, hire and mentor the stage management staff and interns for the Summer Intensives
Maintain safety programs and ensure training for stage management staff and run crew
Understand and implement the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Actors’ Equity Association and Children's Theatre Company and between International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Children’s Theatre Company
Stage manage (rehearse/call) selected productions each season
Stage manage internal events or activities as needed
Coordinate and facilitate performative elements for Curtain Call Ball
Mentor stage management staff and set a standard for how rehearsals and performances are run
Work with stage management staff to create clear paperwork and procedures
Cover rehearsals or performances in emergencies for Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager
Serve as performance substitute for stage managers and assistant stage managers by learning tracks early in the run
Communicate and monitor Adult/Youth Engagement Policy with stage management staff, run crew, artistic team and actors
Create strong relationships with student actors and families
With Technical Director, Lighting and Video Director, Sound Director, Director of Production and Stage Managers create strike/load-in/tech schedules
Coordinate scheduling of rehearsal spaces/stage space for rehearsals
Maintain equipment and purchase supplies for stage management staff and production crew needs
Maintain stage management archives
Collaborate with all staff in the furtherance of CTC’s goal of being an anti-racist/anti-bias theatre that works towards Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Encourage and empower everyone to speak out against racist and/or biased workplace practices and policies
Study topics that lead to a deeper understanding of how white supremacy, racial violence, and systemic racism have shaped American society and how that shapes CTC’s workplace and the lives of CTC employees
Positively contribute to the ACT One platform, creating a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, reflective of our community