Seasoned Stage Manager for King Lear - Tech & Performances

Playbill, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 455,000 - 647,000; Full time

Job summary

The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, Queens, is seeking an experienced Stage Manager to join our production of Shakespeare’s King Lear, opening November 12 and running through November 21. You will step into an ongoing production and guide the company through final tech rehearsals and performances with calm leadership.

Responsibilities include running rehearsals, coordinating cueing for lighting and sound, and managing backstage operations, prompts, notes, and post-show reports.

Qualifications

• Previous stage management experience is required.
• Calm under pressure, resourceful, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable stepping into a production already in progress.

Responsibilities

• Running rehearsals and maintaining clear communication among cast, directors, and technical crew.
• Coordinating technical rehearsals, stage combat reviews, and calling lighting and sound cues.
• Managing backstage operations, actor entrances, and scene transitions.
• Maintaining the prompt book, rehearsal notes, and performance reports.
• Ensuring consistency, safety, and smooth execution throughout the run.

Skills

calm under pressure

resourceful

detail-oriented

leadership under pressure

Job description

The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, Queens, is seeking an experienced Stage Manager to join our production of Shakespeare’s King Lear, opening November 12 and running through November 21. You will step into an ongoing production and guide the company through final tech rehearsals and performances with calm leadership.

Responsibilities include running rehearsals, coordinating cueing for lighting and sound, and managing backstage operations, prompts, notes, and post-show reports.