The Stanford University Department of Theater and Performance Studies seeks a local, non-equity Stage Manager for the annual Stanford TAPS 2027 Graduate Repertory Project.+nbsp;
This is an hourly position with pay between $27.00/hr and $32.00/hr and is eligible for overtime. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis starting immediately and will close December 7th, 2026. To apply please email TAPS Production Manager, Tyler B. Osgood, tapsproductionmgmt @ stanford.edu with a resume and cover letter. taps.stanford.edu

Project
During the Graduate Reportoary Project, the current year two doctoral students undertake the production of a substantial creative project as a departmental milestone. The project must demonstrate competency in theater and performance-making, with the student taking a creative lead role (director, choreographer, producer, etc.). This year+rsquo;s projects include a new work, a dance piece, a movement piece, and +ldquo;Cowboy Mouth+rdquo; written by Sam Shepard and Patti Smith. The shows will run in rep, two projects tech-ing and performing each week of production. TAPS is seeking a stage manager to familiarize themselves with the productions, guide them through tech and performances, and provide mentorship to stage managers and student crew.

Compensation
This position will be paid hourly at $38.44/hr and is overtime eligible. Based on expected attendance, the total fee for this position, pre-tax, is expected to be around $4,500.

Schedule: Production Calendar
Project officially commences January 4th.+nbsp;
Attend at least a rehearsal of each show per week on-campus from January 4th-22nd.
Attend Production Meetings (in person or on Zoom) on Fridays from 11am-12pm.+nbsp;
Schedule, Attend, and Run Paper Tech (in person or on Zoom)
Attend all Technical and Dress Rehearsal and Performances

Duties+nbsp;
Working with undergraduate student stage managers and student crew with limited previous experience.+nbsp;
Coordinating with the stage management lecturer, department faculty, production manager, and staff to mentor those students.+nbsp;
Attend all scheduled rehearsals, weekly production meetings, technical rehearsals, and performances.+nbsp;
Ensure that the working environment is safe and supportive at all times.+nbsp;
Collaborate with the director/directors/choreographers on daily schedule, including navigating multiple student scheduling conflicts, rehearsal reports, and production meeting notes.+nbsp;
Track blocking, props, costumes, and other items as necessary.+nbsp;
Create or oversee the creation of paperwork for the run crew.+nbsp;
Attend a paper tech with director/choreographers and appropriate designers prior to tech.+nbsp;
Coordinate and call cues during tech rehearsals and performances.+nbsp;
Facilitate communication between student performers, artistic staff, production staff, stage management team, and crew.+nbsp;
Ideal candidates will have previous experience creating rehearsal schedules, rehearsal/performance reports, props lists, costume change plots, and run crew documents in addition to coordinating rehearsals with large, diverse casts, coordinating tech rehearsals and calling cues during performances.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.