Seussical Stage Manager- Westonka Community Theatre - Westonka Community Education and Services at Westonka Public Schools in Minnetrista, MN

Job description

Westonka Community Theatre (WCT) is a growing non-profit artistic production company based in the Westonka District, 20 minutes west of Minneapolis and operates in collaboration with Westonka Community Education. The mission of WCT is to provide quality theater experiences for residents of all ages and abilities. POSITION: Stage Manager for Seussical the Musical REPORTS TO: WCT Executive Committee through the Producer TIME: This is a project-based position for the duration of the production of Seussical the Musical . Production meetings start in December; auditions April 29th - May 1st; rehearsals start June 7, 2027, rehearsals are Mondays through Thursdays 6-9 pm with extended time and days occasionally during tech. Tech weekend is July 16-18, show dates July 23, 25, 30, 31, and August 1, A few public appearances may need to be planned for publicity. COMPENSATION: $1500 Stipend The Stage Manager is responsible for the organizational support to directors, actors, designers, stage crew, and tech crew. The Stage Manager is essential to the Director in rehearsals, recording decisions about blocking, actors' notes, as well as communicating logistical, scheduling, and rehearsal details. The Stage Manager is the Director's representative during performances, making sure each show runs smoothly. The Stage Manager collaborates with the Director, Chair, and the Executive Committee to ensure that the production is guided by the WCT mission and credo. The stage manager must be cognizant of achieving WCT's goals for community engagement, artistic strength, financial stability, fundraising and audience engagement. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of community theater programs and experience with all aspects of show production. Ability to work with volunteer community members of all ages and skill levels. Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills. PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Foster a sense of community and belonging among all members of the production team, cast, crew, and orchestra. Respond to emails promptly (1 business day). Company may need input beginning in December. Attend production, and post-production meetings for planning and implementing the vision of the show. Take notes for the Director, and ensure all decisions from these meetings are communicated to production staff and followed through on. Arrive at rehearsal early to set up for the scene(s) being rehearsed. Lock up after all participants and staff have finished for the rehearsal. With the Director, Music Director, Choreographer and producer, assist in scheduling and support the logistics for auditions. Manage the audition time slots, collaborate with the creative team on audition needs. Communicate with those who make callbacks, as well as final cast decisions. Work with the Director, Music Director, Choreographer and producer to assist in planning and communicating the rehearsal schedule. Gain sign-off on the schedule from the producer. Communicate the rehearsal schedule to the cast, and crew. Continue communicating schedule changes that may be needed. Coordinate the stage crew, including set and prop transitions between scenes, working the fly gallery, and other backstage requirements to support the show. Attend all rehearsals with the Director and take notes on blocking decisions, as well as any notes the Director has for actors and stage crew. Attend all rehearsals with the Choreographer and determine whether the Choreographer needs help with documenting their choreography; if so, take notes and/or videos on the choreography. Ensure that a record of blocking is at the theatre for all rehearsals Communicate all blocking, choreography, and notes or videos with cast and crew included with daily rehearsal reports . Document all cues from the Director, the Lighting Designer/Technical Director, as well as the Sound Designer/Technical Director. Call those cues during technical rehearsals so that all members of the stage crew, the technical crew, a