Polar Express Seasonal Stage Manager - Lead Rehearsals

Rail Events Productions Inc; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered meals for 5-show days

Comp tickets for friends and family

Job summary

Rail Events Productions, Inc. is seeking a Stage Manager to collaborate with Production Stage Management and execute THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride season in Perris, CA. You will coordinate rehearsals, record blocking, reset props, and run sound during tech as part of a two-person team.

You must handle fast-paced rehearsals, work with a cast of 50+ (including minors), and adapt to changing train conditions while ensuring safety and a positive work environment aboard a moving train.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with theatre in non-traditional spaces.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced rehearsal process and tech period.
• Work with a cast of 50+ actors, including minors.
• Must be adaptable to changing conditions on and off the train.

Responsibilities

• Work with Production Staff during pre-production.
• Manage rehearsals under the Director and Production Stage Manager.
• Set up/tear down rehearsal space with a small team; record blocking; reset props; run sound during rehearsal and tech.
• Call the show and oversee cast and crew during runs.
• Ensure safety policies are followed; uphold company/railroad standards.

Skills

Team coordination

Calm under pressure

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Theatre experience in non-traditional spaces

Tools

Qlab

Google Suite

Job description

Rail Events Productions, Inc. is seeking a Stage Manager to collaborate with Production Stage Management and execute THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride season in Perris, CA. You will coordinate rehearsals, record blocking, reset props, and run sound during tech as part of a two-person team.

You must handle fast-paced rehearsals, work with a cast of 50+ (including minors), and adapt to changing train conditions while ensuring safety and a positive work environment aboard a moving train.