Temporary Stage Manager

Job Description:

The Temporary Stage Manager (SM) at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) manages rehearsals and orchestrates runs-of-show for all BCB productions as assigned, including but not limited to plays, musicals, operas, and dance productions. The SM supports the execution of production planning as developed with the production team and artistic collaborators; supervises all onstage activities for assigned productions; collects and disseminates production information; and ensures that all post-production needs are met.
Under the Performance Services department, the Stage Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Production, collaborates closely with all production staff, and supervises the staff assistant stage managers (staff ASMs) and student assistant stage managers (student ASMs) as assigned to productions. This is a temporary position that is full-time, exempt and will require significant nights and weekends. The position begins in mid-March and runs until mid-May, with possibility to extend. The expected salary is $960 per week. No housing or travel provided.

PERFORMANCE DATES/SCHEDULE: 

WINTERWORKS (DANCE CONCERT)

• Attend pre-scheduled residency production meetings on February 9 @ 4pm and February 17 @ 4pm

• Spacing: Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6 from 10am -5pm 

• Tech: Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8, 2026 from 9am - 9pm

• Dress Rehearsals: Monday, March 9, Tuesday, March 10, and Wednesday, March 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm

• Performances: Thursday, March 12 @ 7:30pm, Friday, March 13 @ 7:30pm, and Saturday, March 14 @ 2pm and 7:30pm, 2026

LIMITLESS (DANCE CONCERT)

• Attend production meetings to be scheduled 

• Spacing: Thursday, April 15 and Friday, April 16 from 10am -5pm 

• Tech: Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 from 9am - 9pm 

• Dress Rehearsals: Sunday, April 19 in the evening, Tuesday April 21 @ 7:30pm and Wednesday, April 22, 2026

• Performances: Thursday, April 23 @ 7:30pm, Friday, April 24 @ 11:00am and 7:30pm, Saturday, April 25 @ 2:00pm and 7;30pm, and Sunday, April 25 @ 2:00pm 

END OF SEMESTER EVENTS: Assignments to be determined with current Stage Management team upon hire (end of April into the first week of May 2026).  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the Production Stage Manager (PSM) for assigned productions and as Manager on Duty for projects as assigned and in coordination with production staff.

• Supervise ASM(s) assigned to productions. Train student ASMs.

• Attend and disseminate information from production meetings to relevant stakeholders

• Support and supervise rehearsals, including technical and dress rehearsals.

• Manage and communicate weekly rehearsal and performance schedules and production information.

• Distribute rehearsal and performance reports following their conclusion. 

• Assemble and maintain the Prompt Book, which is defined as the accurate playing text and stage business, together with such cue sheets, plots, daily records, or any other paperwork, as is necessary for the actual technical and artistic operation of the production. 

• Manage room reservations for spacing, rehearsals and performances; 

• Coordinate rehearsal prop procurement and organization with the Props Manager

• Attend regular staff meetings and training. 

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• B.A. in theater or equivalent 

• 3-5 years of experience professional experience as a Stage Manager for Theater, Dance, and / or Opera. 

• Experience working with and training students in a higher education environment 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Experience with blocking paperwork 

• Experience calling a play, musical, opera, and dance 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google suite

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills

• Exceptional facilitation and communication skills

• Ability to read or follow scores for musicals and/or operas 

• Familiarity with FileMaker Pro is helpful, though not mandatory

• Ability to work independently 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Staff Assistant Stage Manager(s)

• Student Assistant Stage Manager(s)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Indoor environments, some with low light: office space, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, storage spaces, costume shop

• Seated and standing positions

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC:

• Ability to climb short ladders

• Ability to lift objects of up to 30 pounds

• Some nights and weekends

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

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

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Employee Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)