Tour- Stage Manager

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s PlayMakers Repertory seeks a non-union Tour-Stage Manager for the Gateway Project. The role supports planning, scheduling, rehearsals, and touring logistics to bring the new work to campus and local venues.

The incumbent will organize rehearsals, run technical rehearsals, and call touring productions, collaborating with artistic and production teams. Start date near late November 2026, with performances anticipated in spring 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts or related field.
• Some theatre-related work experience is preferred.
• Experience in stage management or tour coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize rehearsals and scheduling for the Gateway Project.
• Call touring production and manage on-site duties during performances.
• Coordinate with artistic, production, and engagement teams.

Skills

Scheduling

Tour coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts

Job description

Department:

PlayMakers Repertory - 310201

Career Area :

Other

Posting Open Date:

10/29/2026

Application Deadline:

11/23/2026

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Tour- Stage Manager

Position Number:

20079284

Vacancy ID:

S028200

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Varies with season

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$20.00 - $22.00/per hour

Proposed Start Date:

11/30/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months or longer

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

PlayMakers is the professional theater that is a part of the Department of Dramatic Art within the College of Arts and Sciences at UNC- Chapel Hill. The unit functions as a program of the Department of Dramatic Art. Employees of the unit are essentially employees of the department and the budget of the unit falls under the budget of the department. PRC manages the planning and oversight of a $4 million dollar professional and educational theatre operation. This unit has a staff of about 175 which includes approximately 47 employees, 20 independent contractors, 30 work-study students and up to 100 volunteers. This unit is responsible for creating significant professional artistic programming, student and community engagement activities and attendant fundraising endeavors.

Position Summary:

The Department of Dramatic Art and PlayMakers Repertory Company (PRC), the professional theater in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, seeks a non-union tour manager/stage manager for the Gateway Project. The Gateway Project will create new theatrical work geared toward providing support for mental health challenges and crises. The new work will perform at the Center for Dramatic Art, as well as tour to local library and other public settings. Performances are anticipated to take place in April/May. The incumbent will support the initial planning phase with community engagement and assist with the logistics of scheduling up a tour. Later in the process, the incumbent will be responsible for organizing rehearsals, scheduling, running technical rehearsals, and calling touring production of a new work. Stage managers work closely with artistic, production, and engagement teams gaining hands on experience in theatre production, touring and community engagement.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree preferably in the Theatre Arts, and some experience that provides the employee with the functional work experiences needed to perform the work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences:

• Experience working in an academic environment
• Experience working the arts or community engagement
• Demonstration of excellent scheduling/planning skills
• Demonstrated experience in performing arts with prior experience with stage management or tour coordination

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.