[Capdist-auditions] Non-Union Production Stage Manager Position

[Steven Patterson]

*Position Available **Bridge Street Theatre non-Union Production Stage
Manager*

Bridge Street Theatre (BST) is a not-for-profit tax-exempt corporation
whose mission is to provide an intimate and affordable venue for the
production of new, newly-developed, and unjustly neglected works of
theatre, as well as imaginative and adventurous re-interpretations of
classic texts. This space at 44 W. Bridge Street in Catskill, NY, five-time
consecutive winner of “Best Theater/Performance Space” at the annual Best
of Greene County Awards and the Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s 2023
“Not-For-Profit Business of the Year”, is unique to Catskill, Greene
County, and indeed the entire region in both its size and ambitions. It
serves as home base for its own productions and provides performance,
gallery and event space for community, regional, national, and
international groups.

Job Title: Bridge Street Theatre Production Stage Manager

Type: Part-time, average 25 hours/week, schedule dependent on production
requirements
Duration: 08/15/2023 – 11/19/2023

Salary: $20/hour paid bi-weekly

Option: Potential free housing in the apartment upstairs in the theatre
building for non-local

Contact: contact at bridgest.org

Web Site: bridgest.org



The Production Stage Manager is responsible for coordinating all aspects of
rehearsals and performances for all events at Bridge Street Theatre. They
organize people and paperwork, take general, blocking and line notes during
rehearsals, help organize costume fittings, prop lists, and other pertinent
show data and run both rehearsals and performances. They will also operate
the light and sound boards during technical rehearsals and all
performances. They are highly organized, leaders, detail oriented, and calm
under pressure. They will also be advocates for the mission of the Bridge
Street Theatre and support the staff and board in realizing that mission.

*Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To: *



·         Work collaboratively with the director and designers to fulfill
the vision and concept of the production.

·         Attend all production meetings and rehearsals. Supervise all
rehearsals.

·         Maintain an accurate production prompt book with blocking, cues,
and notes.

·         Run technical aspects of each show.

·         Facilitate communication between designers and directors.

·         Assist the director and other production staff in creating a
weekly schedule.

·         Maintain a contact sheet, distribute necessary paperwork and
announcements to cast and production team.

·         Distribute rehearsal notes after each rehearsal and performance
reports after each performance.

·         Facility Care, including preparing the stage or rehearsal area
before the start of each rehearsal and performance and returning the space
to neutral after.

·         Check in actors, take role, make phone calls when necessary.

·         Supervise tech.

·         Be on site for all performances. Respond to emergencies and
problems with maturity and intelligence.

·         Be the first to arrive and the last to leave all rehearsals and
performances.

·         Report all incidents and emergencies to staff.





*Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Preferred:*



·         Undergraduate degree or similar experience as a Stage Manager

·         Working knowledge of theatre producing practices and personnel
management

·         Working knowledge of theatrical set construction, lighting
technology, costume construction and prop gathering and building

·         Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint

·         Experience with lighting control consoles, ideally the ETC Element

·         Knowledge of audio equipment and QLab software

·         Ability to manage shifting and competing priorities

·         Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion

·         Attention to detail

·         Strong organizational shills

·         Ability to work independently and to maintain a positive work
atmosphere

·         Flexibility in work schedule, as the schedule varies week to week
and includes evening and weekend hours



*To Apply:*

Email a resume and letter of interest, with subject: *Bridge Street Theatre
Production Stage Manager*, to contact at bridgest.org. Only qualified
candidates will be contacted.



Bridge Street Theatre is an equal-opportunity employer.
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