Company One Theatre is seeking a performance stage manager for The Meeting Tree by B Elle Borders. The production will be directed by Summer L. Williams and performances will be held at the Strand Theatre.
Rehearsals begin on June 17, which will be run by our rehearsal stage manager, with an expected start date for the calling stage manager to be in the week of June 30th. These rehearsals are scheduled weekly Tuesday through Saturday (weekday nights and weekend afternoons). Tech runs from July 12-17, first preview is on July 18, and opening is on July 19. The production runs July 19 - August 9, with performances Thursday - Saturday nights, Sunday matinees, and select Friday student matinees. Strike will be August 11 + 12.
DESCRIPTION:
To attend and manage all rehearsals after start date and all performances
To connect with the rehearsal SM to get any blocking notes or other information
To ensure call, break, and end times are being met
To work in collaboration with the Director, Dramaturgs, designers and performers to work toward a high-caliber production and fulfill the desired vision for the show
To lead a team of Assistant Stage Managers and oversee their work in support of the production
To work with the SM team to notate any required cues
To work with the Props Designer to ensure prop lists/requests are updated
To take/distribute notes at all design/production meetings
To create daily rehearsal/performance reports and distribute them in a timely manner
To attend a +ldquo;Paper Tech+rdquo; or other time to receive cues and their notes from the designers
To create and utilize a calling script including all cue timing and placement as indicated by the designers
To arrive to the performance space 2 hours before curtain to begin set-up with the SM team
To operate the light board during performances, and conduct lighting checks as necessary
To work with the SM team and Props Designer to ensure consumable props are replenished as necessary during performances
To manage any issues/concerns during the performance run
To assist with any post show events as needed.
To attend a short set-up time in the performance space, and a short clean up/strike time following closing
To act as a liaison between actors, production team, and company staff to ensure clear, frequent communication between various parties throughout the production process