Shakespeare In the Parks Stage Manager

Maryland-National-Capital-Park-and-Planning-Commissio; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking a part-time Stage Manager to support planning and execution of productions and performances. The role maintains rehearsal schedules, coordinates communication among cast and production teams, calls performance cues, and ensures smooth day-to-day production activities through strike and final documentation.

The position requires experience in stage management or related fields, strong organizational and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Experience in stage management, theatre production, performing arts, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with performers, directors, production staff, and volunteers.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, rehearsals, performances, and touring schedules as required.
• Ability to lift and move production materials and work in indoor and outdoor performance environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rehearsal schedules, track attendance, record blocking, and distribute updates to cast and production personnel.
• Coordinate with Director, Arts Specialist, Production Manager and the team to support rehearsal, technical, and performance needs.
• Manage production documentation, including scripts, contact lists, cue sheets, rehearsal reports, and other records.
• Call performance cues and oversee backstage operations, including props and stage transitions during touring performances.
• Communicate production needs, schedule changes, and concerns to team members in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with Arts Specialist and leadership to resolve challenges and ensure policy compliance.
• Assist in addressing production issues and implement solutions with leadership.
• Provide production reports and documentation after performances.

Skills

Stage management

Organizational skills

Communication

Evening/weekend availability

Physical ability to lift/move

Job description

The Arts and Cultural Heritage Division is seeking a StageManagerto support the successful planning and execution of productions and performances. This position is responsible for maintaining rehearsal schedules and production records, facilitating communication among the artistic and production teams, coordinating rehearsal, calling performance cues, and ensuring smooth day-to-day production activities. The Stage Manager serves as a key liaison between cast, crew, and leadership, helping to address challenges, implement production protocols, and support all aspects of the production process through strike and final documentation.

• Maintain rehearsal schedules, track attendance, record blocking, and distribute rehearsal updates to cast and production personnel.
• Coordinate with the Director, Arts Specialist, Production Manager, and production team to support rehearsal, technical, and performance needs.
• Manage production documentation, including scripts, contact lists, cue sheets, rehearsal reports, and other records.
• Call performance cues and oversee backstage operations, including prop presets, scene transitions, and performer readiness during touring performances.
• Communicate production needs, schedule changes, and concerns to appropriate team members in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with the Arts Specialist and production leadership to resolve challenges, support decisions, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assist in addressing production issues and implement effective solutions in collaboration with leadership.
• Provide production reports and documentation following the conclusion of performances.

Required

• Experience in stage management, theatre production, performing arts, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with performers, directors, production staff, and volunteers.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, rehearsals, performances, and touring schedules as required.
• Ability to lift and move production materials and work in indoor and outdoor performance environments.

Preferred

• Previous experience serving as a Stage Manager for theatrical productions or touring performances.
• Familiarity with cue calling, backstage operations, and production documentation.
• Experience working with community-based arts programs, or community theatre.
• Reliable transportation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of stage management practices, theatrical production processes, and performance operations.
• Skill in maintaining production records, schedules, reports, and organizational systems.
• Ability to lead backstage activities, coordinate multiple teams, and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to adapt to changing production needs.

May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Work hours

• Approximately 20–30 hours per week during rehearsals and the summer tour.
• Required evening and weekend availability for rehearsals, performances, and tour activities.
• Additional intermittent hours may be required for tour preparation and planning.
• Must be available as needed to distribute reports, call sheets, schedule updates, and other production communications.
• Schedule is based on rehearsal, performance, and tour needs.

Working Conditions/Environment

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Perform physical work, including lifting and moving set pieces and props.
• Work evenings, weekends, and flexible schedules as needed.
• Travel between rehearsal and performance locations.

Supplemental information

• Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411. (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.