Overhire, Stage Manager

The Juilliard School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,705 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

The Juilliard School in New York is looking for an Overhire Stage Manager responsible for managing rehearsals and performances for productions. This role demands strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure.

Ideal candidates should have prior Stage Manager experience, be detail-oriented, and able to maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment. The position offers an hourly wage of $31.98.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Stage Manager within selected disciplines.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in high intensity environments.
• Evening and weekend work as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of rehearsal and performance for productions.
• Oversee Assistant Stage Manager and coordinate stage crew.
• Produce rehearsal and performance reports.

Skills

Ability to work well collaboratively

Professional demeanor

Stage Manager experience

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking ability

Adaptability to work times

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Overhire Stage Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of rehearsal and performance for individual projects or productions produced by the Production Department in conjunction with one of Juilliard’s Artistic Divisions.

The salary for this role is $31.98 per hour.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform all functions of theatrical Stage Manager for assigned project(s).
• Oversee Assistant Stage Manager and/or Apprentice Stage Manager/s as applicable.
• Work with Production Management to schedule Production Meetings as needed.
• Produce and disseminate daily Rehearsal and Performance reports to communicate progress and questions from rehearsals and performances.
• Create and distribute rehearsal calendar, contact lists, and other paperwork as assigned.
• Work with the Production Management Office to establish and maintain a safe and functional rehearsal space.
• Attend and run all rehearsals in a professional, efficient manner.
• Coordinate with Production Shops to facilitate the use of rehearsal furnishings, props, costume, and hair/wig items when appropriate.
• Create and maintain a prompt book for the show including blocking and all technical cues.
• Coordinate and direct the work of the stage crew during technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances.
• Call and execute all technical cues (and actors’ entrances when required) throughout the technical and performance process.
• Liaise with Front of House staff on all public-facing decisions such as but not limited to house open, start of show, intermission, and emergency/evacuation procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to work well collaboratively as part of and in a team setting
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times in a fast paced, high intensity environment
• Previous experience as a Stage Manager within the selected discipline(s)
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• The ability to multi-task and to work under pressure
• Evening and weekend work as required

Preferred Background

• Experience working in an educational institution.
• Ability to read music

Nondiscrimination Policy

The Juilliard School is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its relations with its faculty, staff, students, and other members of the Juilliard community, and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, alienage, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, partnership status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This nondiscrimination policy covers, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, benefits, rates of pay and other forms of compensation as well as student admission, access, and treatment in school programs and activities.