Stage Manager: Theater Production Lead

AgUpdate; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

CSU Stanislaus is seeking an Stage Manager (PAT III) for the Theatre department. The role involves running rehearsals and performances, calling cues for lighting, sound, and music, and coordinating production elements from pre-production through closing night.

The position supports multiple production specialties, oversees staff, and maintains schedules, with responsibility for ensuring calls and transitions align with the approved production plan. It is a temporary, hourly-intermittent role.

Qualifications

• Experience in stage management for theatre productions.
• Ability to call cues for lighting, sound, music, and scene changes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating cast and crew.

Responsibilities

• Runs rehearsals and performances from designated calling location.
• Calls cues and coordinates transitions to maintain timing and rhythm.
• Maintains prompt book, blocking, and production notes for reference.

Skills

Stage management

Communication

Organization

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Theatre-related training or coursework

Tools

Prompt book

Cue sheets

Headset

Job description

CSU Stanislaus is seeking an Stage Manager (PAT III) for the Theatre department. The role involves running rehearsals and performances, calling cues for lighting, sound, and music, and coordinating production elements from pre-production through closing night.

The position supports multiple production specialties, oversees staff, and maintains schedules, with responsibility for ensuring calls and transitions align with the approved production plan. It is a temporary, hourly-intermittent role.