Road Warrior Stage Manager – Live Dance Tour

Playbill, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel provided

Lodging provided

Per diem

Competitive pay

Training

Job summary

StarQuest Dance Competition in New York, NY, is seeking a motivated Stage Manager to lead backstage operations for a 500-1,000 performer cast during touring events. You will coordinate load-ins, manage local crew, and create a seamless, memorable backstage experience for guests and performers.

The role demands natural leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments while moving heavy equipment efficiently and maintaining a positive

Qualifications

• Innate leadership with prior experience in their field.
• A love of providing a great experience to guests of all ages.
• Impeccable logistical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication.
• Mastery of time management and multitasking.
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to load in, load out, and carry heavy equipment.
• Skill in moving quickly through time and space.
• Ability to work well on little to no sleep (And thrive while doing it!).
• Sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Create a streamlined, fun backstage environment for 500-1,000 performer cast.
• Serve as right-hand to Event Directors, coordinating crew and guests.
• Lead in high energy, unscripted LIVE shows and troubleshoot on the fly.

Skills

Stage management

Leadership

Guest experience

Logistics

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Fast-paced

Heavy equipment

Travel readiness

Sense of humor

Job description

StarQuest Dance Competition
New York , NY
US

DESCRIPTION

StarQuest Dance Competition is a nationwide dance competition, touring to 70+ cities each year to deliver a truly unique experience to young performers. We are looking for motivated, positive, people-oriented leaders to join our touring Road Warrior team!

What POSITIONS are we looking for?

• Stage Manager: This is not a typical SM position. Responsibilities not only include physically demanding load-ins and management of local crew, but also creating memorable experiences for our guests. SMs must develop a streamlined, yet fun, backstage environment for an ever-changing 500-1,000 performer “cast,” while proactively leading fellow crew and running a seamless, LIVE, unscripted show. Our Stage Managers are the right-hand person for the Event Directors, with the keen ability to see multiple perspectives, excel in high energy environments, and maintain consistent positive attitudes during pressure-cooker scenarios. This position is for natural leaders with a dual focus on perfecting details while evolving the artistic big picture.

What QUALITIES do our Road Warriors possess?

• Innate leadership with prior experience in their field
• A love of providing a great experience to guests of all ages
• Impeccable logistical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication
• Mastery of time management and multitasking
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to load in, load out, and carry heavy equipment
• Skill in moving quickly through time and space
• Ability to work well on little to no sleep (And thrive while doing it!)
• Sense of humor

What’s in it for YOU?

This is a truly unique experience that will allow you to grow personally and professionally. You’ll work side by side with people who love what they do and strive to find the best way to overcome obstacles and accomplish a common goal. It is challenging, yet extremely rewarding. With this type of work and schedule, you will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to evaluate your own skills and grow to your fullest potential.

Interview Dates:

We will be hiring throughout September - December for the 2027 season through virtual interviews. These will be scheduled on an individual basis.

Mandatory Training Event for all Stage Managers*:

• November 17th - 19th 2026, January 7th - 8th, 2027: Virtual Training -
  • To be attended virtually from your home base
• December 3rd - 7th 2026 , January 10th – 18th, 2027: In-Person Training-
  • Training will be hosted in Raleigh, NC & Lancaster, PA, respectively. StarQuest will arrange travel and boarding for this time.

Tour Dates:

• January 22nd – May 30th , 2027 (Excluding March 26th- 28th)

** Most weeks you will travel to the event on Thursday early morning and return home on Monday afternoon

-Positions have no union jurisdiction

-Competitive pay with seasonal and yearly increases (pay rates provided prior to interview)

-Travel, food (provided or per diem), and double occupancy lodging provided on the road

- We host 3 to 5 events every weekend of our season, which vary in size. The average Road Warrior works 15 weekends throughout the season.

Want to embark on this journey with us?

Please go to the website below. There you will find detailed job descriptions and information on how to apply.

http://www.starquestdance.com/join-us/road-crew/

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