Stage Manager, Dynamic Cultural Arts Theater

City of Torrance; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Torrance seeks a Stage Manager to join the Cultural Arts Center Theater Team. You will act as Stage Supervisor, coordinating rental events and supervising Theater Technicians to ensure smooth operation from setup through strike.

A Bachelor’s degree in technical theater or related field plus three years of experience in a large arts complex is required. Strong supervisory and technical theater skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical theater or related field.
• Three years of experience in technical production in a large arts complex, including lead/supervisory experience.
• Strong supervisory, public relations, and technical theater skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Stage Supervisor for rental events under direction of Theater Technical Director.
• Delegate and oversee duties of Theater Technicians during productions and rentals.
• Oversee setup, operation, and strike of all staging and related technical equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of theater equipment, lighting, sound, rigging, fly rail, and stage.
• Advise Torrance Cultural Arts Center staff on technical theater matters.

Skills

Supervisory

Public contact/interpersonal

Theater technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical theater

Job description

The City of Torrance seeks a Stage Manager to join the Cultural Arts Center Theater Team. You will act as Stage Supervisor, coordinating rental events and supervising Theater Technicians to ensure smooth operation from setup through strike.

A Bachelor’s degree in technical theater or related field plus three years of experience in a large arts complex is required. Strong supervisory and technical theater skills are essential for success in this role.