Job Description:

Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) seeks a Stage Manager (SM) to manage rehearsals and orchestrate runs-of-show for the Spring 2025 Music Division production of Cosi Fan Tutte. The SM supports the execution of production planning as developed with the production team and artistic collaborators; supervises all onstage activities for the assigned production; collects and disseminates production information; and ensures that all post-production needs are met.

Under the Performance Services department, the temporary Stage Manager reports to the Production
Operations Manager, collaborates closely with all production staff, and supervises the staff assistant stage manager (staff ASM) and student assistant stage managers (student ASMs). This is a temporary position with the following required dates:

● Production meetings beginning in January, 2025
● Staging rehearsals March 10, 2025 - April 1, 2025
● Spacing/sitzprobe rehearsals April 2-4, 2025
● Tech rehearsals April 5-6, 2025
● Dress rehearsals April 7-9, 2025
● Performances April 10-13, 2025
● Post-production meetings if necessary

Housing and travel are not provided. This is a salaried, exempt position, with an anticipated pay of $960/week (paid bi-weekly).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as the Production Stage Manager (PSM) for assigned production
Supervise and train student ASM(s)
Attend, lead, record, and disseminate information from production meetings to stakeholders

Support and supervise spacing rehearsals, technical and dress rehearsals for assigned production

Manage and communicate weekly rehearsal and performance schedules and production information
Coordinate rehearsal prop procurement and organization

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

3-5 years of experience practical experience as a Stage Manager for opera

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

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 strongly preferred
Ability to work independently

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Staff Assistant Stage Manager(s)
Student Assistant Stage Manager(s)
Production Technicians
Student Crew

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
Nights and weekends required

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

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Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

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Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)