On-Call Stage Manager Mentor: Lead Rehearsals

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara University seeks an On-Call, Stage Manager Mentor to oversee stage management across productions. You will mentor student crews, supervise rehearsal and performance operations, and ensure safe, efficient execution from pre-production through close.

This role serves as the central liaison among faculty, designers, production management, and performers to align with curriculum and goals. The candidate will lead and train students in building prompt books, calling cues, tracking

Qualifications

• Professional stage management practices and theatrical production processes; knowledge of AEA rules.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Experience mentoring students in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Mentor student stage management teams and coordinate across production departments.
• Call cues (lighting, sound, video, automation) with precision to maintain performance integrity.
• Document rehearsals and performances; ensure union rules and safety protocols are followed.
• Provide guidance and training on run sheets, cue sheets, and archival documentation.

Skills

Stage management practices

Theatrical production processes

AEA rules and regulations

Communication

Leadership and team management

Cue calling and timing

Organizational skills

Proficiency with digital tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in theatre

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Production management software

Job description

Santa Clara University seeks an On-Call, Stage Manager Mentor to oversee stage management across productions. You will mentor student crews, supervise rehearsal and performance operations, and ensure safe, efficient execution from pre-production through close.

This role serves as the central liaison among faculty, designers, production management, and performers to align with curriculum and goals. The candidate will lead and train students in building prompt books, calling cues, tracking