JOB TITLE: Assistant Stage Manager (Summer Seasonal)

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTS TO: Director of Production + Production Stage Manager

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Stage Manager, Production Staff, + select Music + Artistic Staff

DATES: May 19 to August 17, 2025 (inclusive)



Position Summary

The Assistant Stage Manager is a seasonal employee who, under the guidance of the Production Stage Manager, will assist with the documentation, preparation and prompting of all rehearsals and performances for two summer opera productions. They will also maintain a working score for assigned productions, and other duties related to stage management as assigned.



Duties may include but are not limited to:

Attending all rehearsals as needed by the Stage Manager;
Generating and maintaining production running paperwork;
Assisting with the collection, organization, and running of rehearsal props and costume pieces for the rehearsal room;
Setting up rehearsal rooms;
Following the score and cueing singers;
Assisting the stage manager in running all performances (SL or SR responsibilities, cueing performers, giving calls, handling performance crises, etc.);
Checking the setting of scenery, props, and costume pieces onstage;
Creating sign-in sheets for cast (including chorus, supers, youth performers);
Walking the set and backstage areas to check for safety hazards;
Recording and transferring spike marks from the rehearsal room to stage; and
Assisting on or stage-managing secondary productions, concerts, or other special events


Position Requirements

This position is a good fit for someone who:

Has prior experience as an Opera Assistant Stage Manager;
Can read music proficiently and is comfortable giving performer and crew cues from a piano/vocal score;
Is proficient in the Microsoft and Google Suites, particularly in the use and formatting of tables, and Gmail;
Has clear and effective written and verbal communication skills;
Can work independently and meet deadlines;
Shows initiative to seek out information and advance projects with minimal supervision;
Can manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy production environment;
Possesses an ability and desire to show exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work;
Can communicate with and effectively organize large groups of people, including chorus, supers, and youth performers, in both rehearsal and performance;
Can see and work in the dark lighting conditions of a backstage environment;
Can perform moderate lifting for purposes of rehearsal scenic and prop transitions;
Can remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time; and
Is comfortable with problem solving and managing interpersonal dynamics.


Assistant Stage Managers receive $18.30/Hr. Housing provided. Having a car is encouraged, but not required.



The Glimmerglass Festival seeks to hire persons of all backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. Developing and investing in our employees is our highest priority to achieve an environment that fosters company wide success. The Festival aims to employ individuals at varying stages of their careers, who have a desire to work for a leading arts organization that values professional and personal growth through collaboration and commitment to creating the highest quality product possible. In order to learn more about the initiatives and actions we are taking to make progress in these areas, please visit our website, HERE.



The Glimmerglass Festival is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.

The hiring process is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as November. Early applications are encouraged. All positions will be posted for two weeks prior to the start of the interview process and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. This job was posted on November 11, 2024.

To apply, please prepare a Cover Letter and Resume (including three references) in a single PDF document. Submit and complete the application process by clicking HERE, or by going to our Glimmerglass Website Employment Page, and filling out the Employment Application Form.