Temporary Stage Manager

Boston Conservatory at Berklee; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) seeks a skilled Temporary Stage Manager for an Opera production at Seully Hall. The assignment runs February 2–13, 2027, with potential December 2026 prep and rehearsal week.

Reporting to the Production Operations Manager, you will oversee rehearsals, run-of-show, prompt books, and coordination across departments, while mentoring students and ensuring accurate documentation. This on-site role requires evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• B.A. in Theater or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of professional stage management experience in theater, dance, or opera.
• Experience mentoring students in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Manage rehearsals, run-of-show, and post-production activities.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading scores for musicians/operas

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theater

Job description

Job Description:

The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) is seeking a skilled, organized, and collaborative Temporary Stage Manager for an Opera performance at Seully Hall. The expected dates for this temporary position are February 2nd through February 13th, 2027, with an optional rehearsal week and pre-production work beginning in December 2026.

Reporting to the Production Operations Manager, the Temporary Stage Manager will support rehearsals and performances, maintain up-to-date documentation, and coordinate logistics across production departments. This position will work closely with BCB Concert Services staff to ensure smooth execution of the production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage rehearsals, run-of-show, and post-production activities.


• 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.

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 musicians and/or operas.

This role requires evenings and weekends. The Temporary Stage Manager will work in a variety of environments, including stages, rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms, and offices, with occasional lifting.

Hourly Rate: $30/hour

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)