Job (Calgary): Stage Manager – Quest Theatre

Theatre Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity contract

Job summary

Quest Theatre in Calgary seeks a Stage Manager to coordinate rehearsals and production logistics for The Virgin Trial. This equity-based contract position requires organizing cues, props, and timing to support actors and designers.

The successful candidate will work closely with directors and crew, manage strike and load-out, and ensure smooth performances during a six-week school tour, with French language skills considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Rehearsals run Monday to Saturday. Sunday is the day off.
• Includes prep week and a 6 week school tour.
• Applicant must be able to lift up to 40lbs.
• Participation in Strike and Set up is required.
• French language skills an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stage management tasks for Quest Theatre productions in Calgary.
• Coordinate rehearsals, cues and prop handling.
• Assist during strike and set up after performances.

Job description

The Virgin Trial – Alberta Theatre Projects

Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Photo Credits

Job (Calgary): Stage Manager – Quest Theatre

French Language Skills an Asset forShoes of Sand / Souliers de Sable.

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement: Quest Theatre is open to inspiration from any artist who is passionate about sharing their love of theatre with young people. We welcome artists of various races, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and ability, as these represent the audience we serve.

Additional Information:

SOULIERS DE SABLE or SHOES OF SAND
by Suzanne Lebeau translated into English by John Van Burek

• Directed by Nikki Loach
• Performed in French or English
• Rehearsals run Monday to Saturday. Sunday is the day off.
• Includes prep week, rehearsal and a 6 week school tour.
• Applicant must be able to lift up to 40lbs.
• Participation in Strike and Set up is required.
• French language skills an asset.

SHOES OF SAND is a poetic story told imaginatively through puppetry and creative staging.

Equity members hired will be engaged under an Equity form of contract.