Festival Stage Director Assistant

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,679 - 71,162; Full time

Job summary

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is seeking two Resident Assistant Stage Directors for the 2027 Festival Season. You will work directly alongside AGMA Stage Directors and Stage Managers by assisting with all aspects of production development throughout the rehearsal and performance process.

This seasonal, full-time position will require frequent nights and weekend hours, with physical demands up to 35 lbs. Compensation is $1,564.18 per week under AGMA terms and dates run April–June 2027.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years assistant stage director experience preferred.
• Ability to read music.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure and maintain professional demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Ability to perform required physical movements including: bend, twist, stoop, and lift up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Stage Director in development of the production.
• Maintain communication between the production’s creative team and OTSL’s Artistic and Production administrative departments.
• Record and maintain production’s blocking notes.
• Create and maintain paperwork as determined by each production.
• Assist in clearly communicating and negotiating daily rehearsal schedule needs with stage manager and company scheduler.
• Maintain and disseminate text changes and musical cuts to cast, covers, and staff.
• Reviewing and recommending modifications to English supertitles.
• Assist stage management team with rehearsal room setup as needed.
• Attend all performances of assigned productions to ensure the stage director’s intentions are communicated.
• Communicate with artists and crew regarding minor production amendments as requested.
• Oversee archival process for assigned productions (blocking score, digital papers, Stage Manager’s score).
• Oversee production brush up rehearsals between performances.
• Serve as Assistant Stage Director in the Gerdine Young Artist showcase, Center Stage.

Skills

Read music

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Night/weekend availability

Physical stamina

Job description

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is seeking two Resident Assistant Stage Directors for the 2027 Festival Season. You will work directly alongside AGMA Stage Directors and Stage Managers by assisting with all aspects of production development throughout the rehearsal and performance process.

This seasonal, full-time position will require frequent nights and weekend hours, with physical demands up to 35 lbs. Compensation is $1,564.18 per week under AGMA terms and dates run April–June 2027.