Opera Assistant Stage Director: Staging & Collaboration

Stagetime Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Opera is seeking an Assistant Stage Director for Cosi Fan Tutte. The role runs from September 11, 2025 through November 14, 2025, supporting guest directors and coordinating with stage management and production staff.

Strong organizational, communication and backstage coordination skills are essential for this contract position. The candidate will prepare blocking, manage notes, assist in staging, and help archive production materials, with duties expanding throughout tech rehearsals

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience as an assistant stage director or in a related position.
• Reads music proficiently.
• Familiar with opera rehearsal processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with large groups, including youth performers.
• Ability to work in dark backstage lighting and backstage environments.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly prepare for each opera prior to rehearsals, familiar with text, music and production information.
• Create and maintain the primary blocking book with staging diagrams and notes.
• Prepare information to support artists, including synopses and libretti for supers.
• Create, maintain, and distribute running notes/cheat sheets for chorus, supers, and dancers.
• Direct light walkers during onstage cueing sessions.
• Assist the stage director and coordinate with MN Opera team and guest creatives.
• Stage cover artists and stand in as needed.
• Maintain production documents after opening and archive final versions.

Job description

Minnesota Opera is seeking an Assistant Stage Director for Cosi Fan Tutte. The role runs from September 11, 2025 through November 14, 2025, supporting guest directors and coordinating with stage management and production staff.

Strong organizational, communication and backstage coordination skills are essential for this contract position. The candidate will prepare blocking, manage notes, assist in staging, and help archive production materials, with duties expanding throughout tech rehearsals