Kinetic Light is searching for two Stage Managers to share duties for the 2027 season. One will lead rehearsals, tech, and performances for Intimate Night (touring to Houston, TX). The other will lead The Next TiMes (San Francisco, CA) and You Caught Me on Your Shoulders (premiering in Philadelphia, PA). The Stage Manager not calling a given show will support the Show Caller across rehearsal, tech, and performance.

About Kinetic Light
Kinetic Light is an internationally-recognized disability arts ensemble. Working in the disciplines of art, technology, design, and dance, Kinetic Light creates, performs, and teaches at the nexus of access, queerness, disability, dance, and race.

About the Role:
- Employment + Compensation: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Temporary, 25-40 hours/week, $30 per hour.

- Time Period: January 5, 2027+mdash;October 1, 2027

- Location: Brooklyn, NY. With individual tours to Houston,TX; San Francisco,CA; and Philadelphia,PA.

- Application Deadline: Applications received by Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:59pm ET will receive priority, but we+rsquo;ll review them until the position is filled.

Key Responsibilities
The Rehearsal Stage Managers will report to Director of Artistic Production and collaborate with
the Executive Artistic Director to complete the following:

- Schedule: Distribute rehearsal schedules, daily call times, and inform dancers of studio locations, parking, and logistics.

- Studio Setup: Prepare the studio for rehearsal by sweeping/mopping, setting up rehearsal audio equipment, and marking ("taping") the rehearsal floor to match the final stage dimensions.

- Documentation: Making a rehearsal record by taking meticulous notes on spacing, timing, and structural changes to the choreography ("blocking") and uploading the notes to the Company Google Drive creating, saving on the Company Drive, and distributing daily rehearsal reports to appropriate staff, and recording all rehearsals on the rehearsal phone and uploading videos to the Company drive

- Communication: Act as the primary link between the choreographer, artistic directors, and dancers, communicating any scheduling or choreography changes immediately.

- Safety + Maintenance: Assist in maintaining a safe environment by keeping inventory of supplies (e.g., floor tape, first aid,) enforcing professional, industry-wide standards.

Health + Safety:
- Responsible for onsite artist physical safety, emotional safety, liaison between artists and all other departments as needed, including calling and facilitating internal meetings as needed.'

- Maintain a safe working environment by conforming to all established safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to government, city, venue, and Kinetic Light+rsquo;s anti-COVID-19 safety protocols, which include masking and testing.

- Adhere to and promotes all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as they pertain to the safe operation of all elements related to the shows; participate in all required health and safety classes and emergency rescue procedure training.

- Ensure execution of and participate in KL+rsquo;s access protocols within production work, for venue operations, and among crew and team.

Requirements:
- Professional experience stage management of dance performance
- Strong understanding of rehearsal processes and working with dancers
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Experience managing schedules and logistics in a fast-paced environment
- Expert skills in digital technology tools including Google Apps, Slack, Microsoft Office Suite
- Operational knowledge of QLab
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Up to date COVID vaccination

Key Dates:
- Onboarding and training, approximately 4 days, between January 5-8, 2027.

- January 11, 2027 and October 1, 2027, covering rehearsal, tech, and anticipated performances. Estimated 3-5-day work week and/or 25-40 hours per week, with an average of 30 hours per week.

- Scheduling is governed by the production schedule, which will be provided a minimum of two weeks in advance. Specific hours and days are subject to change based on production needs and the chosen candidate's availability.

Location:
KL is a NYC-based organization with a hybrid/remote working structure. This role's in-person
work will take place at KL+rsquo;s studio located in DUMBO, Brooklyn, at 127 Plymouth Street.
Occasional travel is required. Candidates must already reside within same-day commuting
distance of NYC in one of the following states: New Jersey or New York. Candidates must be
able to engage in air travel within the United States. Unless noted, all other work will occur
remotely.

To apply visit:https://form.jotform.com/262794296543167.

Please note applications will only be accepted through the linked form. For access requests or questions, contact us via email with the subject line Stage Manager: Question