[Capdist-auditions] Seeking AEA & Non-AEA Stage Managers - Voice Theatre 2024 Season

[Rachel Rhodes-Devey]

Voice Theatre, Kingston, NY
www.voicetheatre.org
Seeking a SM for The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde and The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa Fasthorse


The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde First Rehearsal: 6/10/24
Tech: 7/2-7/10
Opens: 7/11

Closes:7/28
Strike: 7/29
Director: Shauna Kanter

The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa Fasthorse First Rehearsal: 10/1
Tech: 10/29-11/6
Opens: 11/7

Closes:11/17
Strike: 11/18
Director: Shauna Kanter


It is possible for the SM to work one or both productions.


Stage Manager Position Summary

The SM will be responsible for assisting the Production Stage Manager and Director in activities related to the assigned show. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-Notate all blocking, cues and scene changes, track costume changes and props and create the Prompt Book.

-Communicate with designers and Production Manager, (PM) regarding technical aspects of productions. Knowledge of Q-Lab a plus.

-Coordinate and communicate rehearsal and call times. Work with PM to coordinate load-ins, tech, performances strike, and return of rentals.

-Attending all rehearsals, clerical organization, and insuring the smooth execution of the performances. Coordinate interns, and actor and team communication.

-Attendance at first read thru, all production meetings, designer runs, all of tech week, dry and wet tech and strike required. Determine schedule, build, load-in, strike and tech schedules.

-Maintain a safe work environment at all times. Address safety hazards and personnel issues promptly.


INTERVIEWS

Will be in NYC and Kingston, NY.


Non-Equity Stage Manager Fee

$400 weekly
7 weeks for per productions - $2,800 each

14 week for both productions - $5,600 total


Equity Stage Manager Fee

AEA Special Appearance Contract. $550 weekly.

7 Weeks for per production - $3,850 each
14 Weeks for both productions - $7,700 each


Housing/Transportation

For out-of-town SM’s housing is provided as well as transportation.


QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate will have a college degree in Theater or equivalent experience. Candidate will have a minimum of two years-experience as an SM. Driver’s license and/or owning a car is a plus.

Candidate will possess some knowledge of Carpentry, Rigging, Electrics and Sound.
Excellent communication skills, the ability to manage shifting and competing priorities, exercise good judgment, show initiative and discretion, and maintain a positive attitude, working efficiently. The ability to plan and help in problem solving and have strong organizational skills is a must.

No phone calls please. Please e-mail résumé, cover letter, 1 professional references to: RRhodesDevey at Voicetheatre.org (be sure to note the job title in the subject line of your e-mail).

Voice Theatre Description

Since 1988 Voice Theatre, (VT), has performed in the UK, Germany, France, the Middle East, NYC and thru-out the US. VT recently renovated and installed heating & air-conditioning in the historic Bethany Hall Theater which now serves as the company home. VT is a rapidly growing company with national and international exposure. The 2024 season consists of two main stage productions; The Importance of Being Ernest and The Thanksgiving Play, the 7th Annual Spring Reading Series and in July VT will once again offer the Summer Youth Program. We continue to offer free workshops for BIPOC students and undocumented, unaccompanied refugee teens. VT has implemented numerous Arts in Education programs combating racism, exclusion, and bullying in Detroit-MI, NYC, Hannover-Germany, London-UK, Ramallah-Palestine among many other cities and countries.

We thank you for your interest in working for Voice Theatre. Once submitted, your résumé will be reviewed, and if your background fits our needs, you will be contacted for an interview. Voice Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Rachel Rhodes-Devey
Administrative Assistant
Voice Theatre

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Dedicated to Extraordinary Theatre


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