PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER

Atlanta Ballet

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 51,000 - 57,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Atlanta Ballet is seeking a Production Stage Manager to oversee all aspects of stage management for rehearsals and performances. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing productions, excellent communication skills, and experience working with professional dancers. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

3-5 years of professional stage management experience in performing arts.
Must be able to read music fluently and call cues from a score.
CPR, First Aid, and AED certified (or willingness to obtain certification).

Responsibilities

Plan and oversee all aspects of stage management for productions.
Coordinate with artistic staff and manage production paperwork.
Lead technical and onstage rehearsals, calling all production elements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Abilities

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Stage Management, Theatre, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Audio/Video Editing Software (e.g., QLab, Audacity, Premiere Pro)

Job description

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Base pay range

$51,000.00/yr - $57,000.00/yr

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SALARY RANGE: $51,000 - $57,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits package

Position Summary:

The Production Stage Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing all aspects of stage management related to rehearsals, performances, and production logistics. This individual works closely with artistic staff, choreographers, dancers, designers, and technical teams to support and uphold Atlanta Ballet’s artistic vision and performance standards. The ideal candidate is experienced in managing large-scale productions, reads music fluently, and has a strong background in working with professional dancers and union crews.

Primary Responsibilities:

Review and understand the Dancer’s Basic Working Agreement
Create and manage comprehensive production paperwork for all engagements:
Master score/call book
Casting sheet, sign-in sheet, timing sheets, production book
Generate and distribute documentation for technical departments:
Props lists and running sheets, deck and cue sheet, sound and rail cue sheets
Attend rehearsals, liaise with artistic staff, and coordinate technical needs
Acquire, organize, and maintain all rehearsal props and scenic elements
Coordinate with choreographers and designers to determine cueing and transitions
Produce and distribute rehearsal reports as needed
In collaboration with the Technical Director, develop and circulate the master production schedule
Oversee the procurement, duplication, and organization of audio/visual media for productions (CDs, Q-Lab files, etc.)
Support the coordination, tracking, and fulfillment of Atlanta Ballet’s production rentals, including costumes, props, and scenery
Stock and maintain the stage manager’s touring roadbox

Production:

Lead all aspects of load-in
o Set up production office, call board, first aid, dancers’ hospitality, and backstage areas
o Distribute crew documentation and facilitate onboarding as needed
o Assist with spike marks on the Marley floor
o Collaborate with props and prepare dressing rooms and performance props
Run all technical and onstage rehearsals, calling and coordinating all production elements
Serve as the primary caller for all technical departments during performances
Create and distribute a timely performance report for each show
Provide on-site event support including set up, breakdown, and AV coordination;
Ensure proper archival and storage of all production documentation post-performance

Skills and Knowledge:

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset
Excellent communication, time management, and organizational abilities
Able to work independently while thriving in a team-driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, PC and Mac systems
Working knowledge of audio/video editing software (e.g., QLab, Audacity, Premiere Pro)
Experience with media servers and cueing media-integrated productions
Comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends based on performance and rehearsal schedules
Must have reliable transportation

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Stage Management, Theatre, or related field preferred
Must be able to read music fluently and call cues from a score – candidates will be tested on this skill
3-5 years of professional stage management experience in performing arts (dance experience preferred)
Experience working in union environment (IATSE/AGMA)
CPR, First Aid, and AED certified (or willingness to obtain certification)
Physical ability to lift up to 10 pounds or more at times;
Knowledge of or strong interest in ballet and the performing arts is also a plus.

Salary range is $51,000-57,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to HRinfo@atlantaballet.com for consideration.

Atlanta Ballet believes that diversity, equity, inclusion, and access are critical to our success and growth as an institution as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain uniquely qualified and talented candidates from a diverse pool. Our goal is to be reflective, both onstage and off, and at all job levels, of the audiences we engage. Atlanta Ballet is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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