POSITION SUMMARY:
The Tour Manager (non-AEA) is a member of the 11-person Shakespeare LIVE! Artistic Fellowship company with The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Shakespeare LIVE! tours two abridged Shakespeare productions into schools, community centers, and other appropriate venues throughout the tri-state and mid-Atlantic region. The Tour Manager manages rehearsals, liaises with venues, and oversees productions elements of the tour on the road. The Tour Manager is the primary liaison with venues and the public. They are responsible for maintaining the artistic quality and integrity of the shows once touring begins.
The contract runs January 12 +ndash; May 3, 2026. With rehearsals running January 15 +ndash; February 17. Preview performances are on February 18 and 19. Touring performances begin February 20.
Given the nature of the tours and the need for prompt departures daily, Tour Manager and performers in the Shakespeare LIVE! company are required to live within 20 minutes of the Theatre and have reliable transportation. For those outside this range, convenient local housing is available.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prep + Rehearsals
■ Work with the Directors and Production Manager to schedule all rehearsals, fittings, and artists training sessions; communicate schedules to appropriate staff and artists.
■ The Tour Manager is responsible for the completion and prompt distribution of all rehearsal reports on a daily basis.

Communicating with Venues
■ Check maps, directions, and school information one week prior to tour date.
■ Contact venues at least 3 business days prior to arrival to confirm space requirements and touring needs.
■ Check payment status / schedule for venue prior to arrival at venue.
■ Contacting touring venues and Education Programs Coordinator immediately in the event of travel difficulties on the way to a performance.

Performances
■ Work with the Education Programs Coordinator to schedule and facilitate daily and weekly performance schedules.
■ On performance days, the Tour Manager drives to the first venue of the day; additional drives are typically undertaken by another member of the company. If Tour Manager does not drive, they will serve as primary navigator to and from venues.
■ On a daily basis, the Tour Manager will communicate all notes (especially needs for repairs) to the appropriate department. Tour Manager is responsible for the completion and prompt
distribution of all performance reports.
■ The Tour Manager will act as the principal contact with all schools, and thereby will act as a representative for STNJ at all times while in a performance venue.
■ The Tour Manager will oversee the load in, assembly, and pre-show set up of all costume, scenery, sound equipment, and properties at performance venues.
■ The Tour Manager will run sound for the Plays.
■ The Tour Manager will collect payments due from each venue upon arrival at venue and turn them in to the Education Programs Coordinator promptly upon return to STNJ.

Post - Performance
■ The Tour Manager will supervise set and prop storage.
■ The Tour Manager will coordinate any costume dry cleaning and laundry needs with the Wardrobe Supervisor.
■ The Tour Manager is responsible for remitting all outstanding tour-related receipts and petty cash.
■ The Tour Manager will be responsible for remitting a detailed tour log-book and performance scripts/prompt books to the Education Department for archival purposes.

COMPENSATION:
Compensation for this position includes weekly pay of $500 plus local fully furnished and all utilities paid shared housing which is valued at $200/week, calculating to $700/week in total taxable
compensation. If housing is not required, the positions will be paid the weekly rate of $700/week.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide writing samples with their resume. Qualified candidates should submit cover letter, resume, and (3) three references to:
The Hiring Department
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Employment@shakespearenj.org
No phone calls, please.

ABOUT THE THEATRE:
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) is one of the nation+rsquo;s oldest, most prestigious, classic theatres, serving thousands of constituents annually through its work on stage and through a large
array of education programs.

MISSION:
STNJ+rsquo;s mission is two-fold: to bring new, relevant life to the world+rsquo;s classics for a diverse audience; and to use those masterworks to provide transformative experiences on stage and in classrooms. As a teaching theatre, the company is dedicated to using the classics as interdisciplinary teaching tools for
artist training and arts education.

CAREER LEVEL: Entry Level
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1+ years
REPORTS TO: Education Programs Coordinator + Production Manager
WORK LOCATION: Onsite + Travel; housing available
DEGREE: College degree required
SCHEDULE: Full-Time
DESIGNATION: Exempt

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard for race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from historically underrepresented groups in the industry are encouraged to apply.