Stage Manager

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Conservatory at Berklee is seeking a skilled Stage Manager to join its Performance Services team. Ideal for production professionals in a creative environment, this role involves managing rehearsals and performances, leading student assistant stage managers, and coordinating logistics.

Qualifications include a B.A. in Theater and 3–5 years of stage management experience. The expected hiring range is $57,000 to $62,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional stage management experience in theater, dance, or opera.
• Experience working with and mentoring students in higher education.
• Ability to read or follow scores for musical and/or operas.
• Work requires occasional evenings, weekends, and lifting up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Manage rehearsals, runs-of-show, and post-production activities.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff and student assistants.
• Attend production meetings and share updates.
• Maintain production documentation.
• Coordinate rehearsal spaces, props, and technical resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Education

B.A. in Theater or equivalent experience

Tools

FileMaker Pro

Job description

The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) is seeking a skilled, organized, and collaborative Stage Manager to join its Performance Services team. This role is ideal for a production professional who thrives in a creative, student-centered environment. The expected start date is August 2026. Reporting to the Production Operations Manager, the Stage Manager serves as the Production Stage Manager (PSM) for assigned productions—including plays, musical, operas, and dance performances—and as Manager on Duty for designated projects. They will lead staff and student assistant stage managers, support rehearsals and performances, maintain production documentation, and coordinate logistics to ensure smooth execution of all BCB productions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage rehearsals, runs-of-show, and post-production activities.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff and student assistant stage managers.
• Attend production meetings and share updates with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain prompt books, schedules, cue sheets, and other production documentation.
• Coordinate rehearsal spaces, props, and technical resources.
• Support additional events, including summer programs and orientation activities.

Qualifications

• B.A. in Theater or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of professional stage management experience in theater, dance, or opera.
• Experience working with and mentoring students in higher education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read or follow scores for musical and/or operas.
• Familiarity with FileMaker Pro is a plus.
• Work requires occasional evenings, weekends, and lifting up to 30 lbs.

Hiring Range: $57,000 to $62,000; salary dependent on relevant experience and education.

Employee Type

Staff

Equal Employment Opportunity

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