The Jury Experience is a 60-minute scripted play presented as a live courtroom trial. The audience serves as the jury, and the show features alternate endings based on their verdict.
The Killer AI
A driverless car has taken a life and someone must answer for it. The programmer who wrote the code, the passenger who trusted the machine, or the AI that made the call? There is no precedent. There is no roadmap. There is no easy answer.
Production Type: Immersive Theatre
Location: Must be Cincinnati, OH local hire and willing to travel
Union Status: Non-Union
Rehearsals: 30 hours scheduled on cast and crew availability between November 18 - December 3. Additional paid pickup rehearsals scheduled prior to subsequent show dates on cast and crew availability.
Performance Locations:
Memorial Hall OTR | 1225 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Maltz Performing Arts Center | 1855 Ansel Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Performance Dates: 2 shows per date
Friday, December 4 (6:00 + 8:30 PM) - Cincinnati
Sunday, December 6 (4:30 + 7:00 PM) - Cleveland
Saturday, February 6 (4:30 + 7:00 PM) - Cincinnati and more!
Additional show dates will be added and we are looking for cast with availability into 2027. There is a current soft hold for a show date on Sunday, January 17, 2027. The cast and crew will receive an avail check via email when additional dates are added.
Description
The Stage Manager will work closely with the Producer, technical team, Event Manager, Event Lead, and cast to ensure each performance runs smoothly, on schedule, and according to the established technical and creative standards of the show. This is a hands-on role that requires confidence operating QLab, calling cues, coordinating across teams, and troubleshooting technical issues in a live performance environment.
Pre-Show + Technical Preparation
Review the script, cue sheets, and all technical materials, including audio, video, images, and lighting information.
Download, review, and test the pre-programmed QLab 5 show file prior to rehearsals and performances.
Familiarize themselves with all technical cues and the full run of the show.
Maintain and update cue sheets and show documentation as needed.
Attend required rehearsals and tech sessions prior to the first performance. Complete rehearsal reports as required.
Work with venue technicians to complete pre-show checks and confirm lighting, sound, video, and QLab are ready before doors open.
Live Show Execution
Operate QLab 5 during performances, executing audio, video, and image cues accurately and in sync with the show.
Call and coordinate lighting and other technical cues throughout the performance.
Lead the technical execution of the show from setup through the end of the performance.
Troubleshoot technical issues quickly and effectively while minimizing disruption to the audience experience.
Ensure the established run of show is followed and performances remain on schedule.
Team + Show Coordination
Serve as the primary technical point of contact during performances, coordinating with the technical crew, actors, Event Lead, and production team.
Communicate technical or operational issues to the Producer and appropriate team members.
Coordinate with the front-of-house team to ensure the show is ready for doors and begins on schedule.
Support load-in and load-out of show materials as required.
Coordinate printed show materials as needed.
Complete a Performance Report following each performance.
Audience Voting
Operate the Mentimeter audience voting system from a web browser during the performance.
Monitor the voting system to ensure it is functioning properly throughout the show.
Communicate voting results to the Event Lead and coordinate the handoff of results to the Judge actor.
Equipment Requirement
Stage Managers must provide their own MacBook capable of reliably running QLab 5 for rehearsals and performances.
QLab Technical Requirements
The show is provided with a pre-programmed QLab 5 file, so advanced programming from scratch is not required. However, the Stage Manager should be comfortable working Independently within an existing QLab workspace and making basic adjustments when necessary.
Stage Manager should be able to:
Download, open, and navigate an existing QLab 5 workspace.
Understand cue lists, cue sequencing, and how cues correspond with a live performance and cue script.
Import and replace audio, video, and image files when needed.
Create, rename, and make basic edits to individual cues.
Adjust basic cue settings, including audio levels.
Check audio and video patching and identify common output or routing issues.
Test cues and complete pre-show checks before each performance.
Execute cues accurately and in sequence during a live show.
Identify when a cue has failed or fired incorrectly and take appropriate action without unnecessarily stopping the performance.
Troubleshoot common QLab issues, including missing media, incorrect cue settings, playback issues, or a cue not firing as expected.
Recover and continue the show appropriately in the event of a QLab issue or crash.
Communicate effectively with sound, lighting, video, and venue technicians when an issue requires additional technical support.
Availability + Onboarding
The Stage Manager is required for each assigned show date, including load-in, technical preparation, performances, and load-out. Prior to their first performance, the Stage Manager will complete an onboarding session with the local team, independently review the script and technical materials, attend the final two in-person rehearsals when requested, and participate in a technical rehearsal when applicable.
Compensation:
Rehearsals: $18/hour.
Stage Manager Show Day Rate: $400 per show day.
To Submit: Please email your materials (resume, reel, headshot, portfolio, etc. as applicable) with the subject line: The Jury Experience - Cincinnati
