DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL (Tour) Equity Stage Managers - TheaterWorksUSA Auditions

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL (Tour) - Stage manager submissions

TheaterWorksUSA | New York, NY

CONTRACT

Special Agreement
$769 weekly minimum + health - Stage manager

SEEKING

Equity stage managers for DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL (Tour)

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume for consideration to Brendan O'Brien, Production Manager. See breakdown for further application instructions.
Deadline: 08/04/2025

SUBMIT TO

bobrien@twusa.org

PERSONNEL

Brendan O'Brien - Tour Operations Manager
Michael Gremo - General Manager
Tegan Meyer - Managing Director

OTHER DATES

Pre-Production/SM Orientation: August 25 – 29, 2025
NYC Rehearsals: Sept 2 – 18, 2025
Tech Rehearsals in Shippensburg, PA: Sept 19 – 23, 2025
Touring Dates: September 24, 2025 – June 28, 2026

OTHER

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Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.

Notice: Stage Manager

BREAKDOWN

DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL

TheaterWorksUSA is seeking a qualified Production Stage Manager for its upcoming touring production of Dog Man: The Musical. The production will travel around the United States and Canada performing at various theaters and concert venues. This position reports to the NY-Based TheaterWorksUSA Tour Operations Manager who is not travelling with the production; an ideal candidate will have strong self-accountability and should be comfortable operating independently.

This is a van and truck touring production, not a typical TheaterWorksUSA tour. Tour consists of 14 company members – 9 AEA actors, 2 AEA Stage Managers, 2 IATSE crew heads, and 1 merchandise manager. Touring company travels in 3 mini-vans (company members can elect to join an AEA driver rider to drive vehicles with additional compensation), production elements travel separately in one 52’ semi-truck, company members do not drive the truck. Production stops in 2-4 cities per week.

Route information available
here, route is highly subject to change, more stops will be added, and cities can be removed at any time.

THIS IS A TOURING POSITION THAT TRAVELS ACROSS THE U.S.-CANADA BORDER.

APPLICANTS MUST HOLD A VALID PASSPORT WHICH MUST BE VALID THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

A successful candidate will have the following:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a manager, head position, or supervisor in a theatrical/stage managerial capacity.
• Prior national touring experience is required.
• A commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive community.
• A collaborative team member, empathetic listener, and solution-oriented problem solver.
• Strong emotional intelligence, emphasizing open and honest communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• A passion for theater for young and family audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of QLab is a plus.
• Experience calling light and sound cue heavy shows.
• Experience leading conventional front light focus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations:

• Directly manage Assistant Stage Manager and 9 AEA touring actors.
• Work with ASM and IATSE crew heads, alongside the main office, to oversee the touring company as a team and foster a cohesive community on the road.
• Work alongside the IATSE crew head to advance the technical and production elements of the production prior to arrival.
• Take and implement creative and technical notes during rehearsals and performances.
• Along with ASM and IATSE crew heads, lead and manage local crew and Actor/ASMs at each venue throughout load in, performances, and load out.
• During load in, direct local electricians in focusing conventional front light.
• PSM and ASM will both be expected to be proficient at both calling the show and running the backstage deck track. PSM will manage and schedule a rotation for both SM team members to call the show, run the deck, note the show, and complete office work during performances as necessary.
• PSM will create and manage a swing-out schedule to allow swings stay fresh on performances, and for dance captain to watch and note performances.
• Participate in production and management meetings, both during pre-production and after opening throughout the tour.
• Along with ASM, schedule daily calls and travel calls based on the provided itinerary.
• Submit rehearsal and performance reports promptly to TWUSA offices at the closure of each workday.
• Ensure compliance with all Actors’ Equity TWUSA Contract rules and report any overtime or infractions to TWUSA offices.
• Submit and code credit card receipts via an online portal.
• Along with ASM, manage hotel check-ins, check-outs, and address any onsite hotel issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Commitment to Diversity:

TheaterWorksUSA serves a diverse, nationwide audience and strives to build a staff, board, and programming that reflect the diversity of our audience. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented communities to apply.

TheaterWorksUSA is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria and related conditions), gender (including pregnancy), veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.

APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format detailing what excites you about this position and your approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion. DEI is integral to TWUSA’s mission, and we invite you to share how you will bring a commitment to DEI to your work.

We welcome applicants to submit additional statements in forms that best suits their self-expression—whether written, audio, or video.

Submit your application with the subject line “Dog Man: Stage Manager – YOUR NAME” to
bobrien@twusa.org.