Production Stage Manager (Upper School Musical)

Pacific Ridge; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad, CA seeks a Production Stage Manager for the Upper School Musical. You will collaborate with the Arts Department Producer and the director to stage manage performances from rehearsal through curtain, maintaining the production script and cues.

This temporary role runs Nov 4, 2026 through Mar 20, 2027, with rehearsals Mon–Fri 3:15–5:15 pm, auditions Nov 18–20, and performances Mar 18–20 at the Ritz Theater in Escondido.

Qualifications

• Prior stage management experience in educational or professional setting.
• Students pursuing degrees in stage management considered.
• Professional experience or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Arts Department Producer and director to stage manage the Upper School musical.
• Attend production meetings and manage training of student assistant stage managers as needed.
• Maintain production script, blocking, cues, and rehearsal notes.
• Issue calls to cast and run crew; call cues during performances; ensure safe, inclusive environment.

Skills

Stage management

Communication

Training students

Education

Bachelor's degree in stage management or related field

Pursuing degree in stage management (students)

Job description

Production Stage Manager (Upper School Musical)# Production Stage Manager (Upper School Musical)Pacific Ridge School - Carlsbad, CA 92009## OverviewSalary Range$18.00 - $18.00 HourlyPosition TypeArtsJob ShiftTemporaryCategoryPerforming Arts/Theatre## Production Stage Manager (Upper School Musical)At Pacific Ridge School, our mission statement drives all of our work: *In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.***Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** From November 4, 2026, through March 20, 2027, collaborate with the Arts Department Producer and the director of the play to stage manage the upper-school musical, TBD* Take full responsibility for the stage management of the Upper School musical* Attend production meetings as mutually agreed upon by the director of the play, the Arts Department Producer, and all relevant design personnel* When applicable, manage and guide the training of student assistant stage managers, providing detailed, effective instruction and delegating responsibilities as appropriate* At all times, strive to ensure and cultivate safe, equitable, inclusive, pleasant, and professional educational and working environments for the students and production staff* In close collaboration with the director of the play, help to maintain order and timeliness during rehearsals and performances* Create, manage, and maintain the production script, recording all blocking and cues* Record all rehearsal notes, line notes, cues, and blocking* Disseminate the production schedule and rehearsal/performance reports to the cast, director, Arts Department Producer, and production staff* In coordination with the Arts Department Producer, director, and designers, oversee the proper care and management of the stage, rehearsal space, props, costumes, set pieces, stagehands, and any other production elements* Issue calls to the actors and run crew prior to and during performances and facilitate communication between the front- and back-of-house staff* Call all cues during the run of performances* Ensure the continuity of performances**Production Information*** **Director** Heidi Handelsman* **Rehearsal** **Venue** PRS Blackbox Theatre (6269 El Fuerte St, Carlsbad, CA 92009)* **Performance** **Venue** Ritz Theater (301 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025)* **Rehearsal** **Times** Typically Monday thru Friday, 3:15-5:15pm* **Auditions** November 18-20, 2026* **First** **Rehearsal** December 7, 2026 (No rehearsals December 18, 2026, thru January 3, 2027; and February 13-21, 2027* **Tech/Dress Rehearsal** March 9-12, 2027* **Dress Rehearsal** March 15-17, 2027* **Performances** March 18-20, 2027## Qualifications**Minimum Requirements*** Prior stage management experience in professional or educational setting required* Students currently pursuing degrees in stage management or related field strongly considered* Professional experience and/or advanced degree in stage management or related field preferred**Additional Compensation Information**Hourly rate: $18 with a total earning potential of $6,200