Stage Manager

Children's Theatre Company; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeville Area Arts Center and Expressions Community Theater is seeking a Stage Manager for the 2026-27 season. This role supports auditions, rehearsals, performances, and strike, serving as the primary liaison among cast, director, producer, and props staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating headshots and bios, preparing rehearsal spaces, and ensuring smooth communication throughout productions with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to perform under pressure during performances and tech cues.
• Availability for evenings and weekends for rehearsals and shows.

Responsibilities

• Participate in bringing the director’s vision for a production to fruition.
• Communicate any cast concerns to director and Arts Center Manager.
• Assist in running auditions and maintaining all resumes, headshots, and cast lists.
• Stage Manager will be the main communicator between cast, director, producer, and props manager.
• Maintain all props and movable set pieces during performances. This may include the supervision and use of items such as a fog machine. May also involve working with technicians throughout each performance.
• Collaborate with the producer to collect headshots and bios for the show program.
• Prepare space and materials for rehearsals and performances.
• Assist in striking set and clean up after final performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Evenings/weekends

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Lakeville Area Arts Center and Expressions Community Theater are seeking individuals to fill the role of Stage Manager for the 2026-27 season. Productions include Lettres et Cafe (Dec-Feb), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Mar-May), Moon Over Buffalo (May-Aug).

The purpose of this position is to support and organize the teams involved in a theatre production. This includes participation in auditions and rehearsals as well as attendance at all performances and strike.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Participate in bringing the director’s vision for a production to fruition.
• Communicate any cast concerns to director and Arts Center Manager.
• Assist in running auditions and maintaining all resumes, headshots, and cast lists.
• Stage Manager will be the main communicator between cast, director, producer, and props manager.
• Maintain all props and movable set pieces during performances. This may include the supervision and use of items such as a fog machine. May also involve working with technicians throughout each performance.
• Collaborate with the producer to collect headshots and bios for the show program.
• Prepare space and materials for rehearsals and performances.
• Assist in striking set and clean up after final performance.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS:

The Stage Manager

• Is under the immediate general and technical supervision of the Arts Center Manager.
• Responds to requests or inquiries from the production director, producer, and props manager.
• Communicates and works effectively with other City personnel and patrons.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Sharp eye for detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including evenings and weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Proven work experience as a Stage Manager or similar role

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant training and/or certifications as a Stage Manager
• Experience/Knowledge about Theatre Light and Sound Operation