Stage Manager, The Jungle Book, Rudyard’s Revision

Stage Manager, The Jungle Book: Rudyard's Revision

The Stage Manager is a vital part of the rehearsal staff of EnActe’s Arts’ original musical production of The Jungle Book: Rudyard Revised. The Stage Manager reports to the Production Manager, and works closely with them to ensure timely communication and progress in all responsibilities among the production staff. While meetings will be held over Zoom and may be taken remotely, all rehearsals will be held in person at EnActe Arts offices in Sunnyvale, CA or another nearby rehearsal space. Technical and dress rehearsals will be held in various theaters across the Bay Area and Houston, TX (see details below).

Responsibilities:

Facilitate communication in and between the cast and all production/rehearsal departments

Attend weekly production meetings and take notes

Attend designer run and all technical and dress rehearsals

Attend all blocking and choreography rehearsals. Attend vocal rehearsals as needed.

Provide rehearsal and performance reports for all rehearsals and performances

Provide daily calls for all rehearsals and performances.

Provide weekly rehearsal schedules in accordance to the established rehearsal calendar.

Manage technical/dress rehearsals and performances

Call cues during technical/dress rehearsals and performances

Remain supportive of actors (new and experienced) throughout the rehearsal process

Adhere to EnActe Arts policies pertaining to work around the production

Qualifications:

Experience stage managing a live theatrical production

Availability for weekly design/production meetings from late July 2022 through mid-September 2022

Availability for regular weekday evening and weekend afternoon rehearsals beginning July 30, 2022 and ending September 24, 2022

Availability for a designer run in September (currently scheduled for September 18, 2022)

Availability for tech and dress rehearsals on the following dates:
Sept. 26 – Sept. 29, 2022 (Cubberley Theater, Palo Alto, CA)
Oct. 6 – Oct. 9, 2022 (Match Theater, Houston, TX)
Nov. 7 – Nov. 10, 2022 (Cowell Theater, San Francisco, CA)
Nov. 28 – Dec. 1, 2022 (Hammer Theater, San Jose, CA)

Punctuality and strong communication skills

Familiarity with Google Drive and DropBox

Dedication to fostering talent in a secure and supportive environment

Commitment to establishing and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all cast, crew, and staff members, regardless of race/ethnicity/religion/age/income/sex/gender/sexual orientation or other identifier

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with stage managing live theatrical musicals

Experience working with children and actors of all ages

Compensation:
This is an W-2 Seasonal Employee position that pays $20.00 per hour. Lodging in and transportation to/from Houston, TX will be provided by EnActe.

Stage Manager, The Jungle Book, Rudyard’s Revision