Nashville Children's Theatre 2026-2027 Season Equity Stage Managers - Nashville Children's Theatre Auditions

NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S THEATRE 2026-27 SEASON - STAGE MANAGER SUBMISSIONS

Nashville Children's Theatre | Nashville, TN

NOTICE: STAGE MANAGER

CONTRACT

PERSONNEL

TYA Artistic Director: Jenilee Houghton
Stage Manager: Director of Production: Kenneth Mayfield
$878 weekly minimum Company Manager: Rachael Silverman
OR Jonah Jackson: Director
$19 per hour - Rehearsal Chris Causer: Director
$139 per Performance Tosha Marie: Director
Sarah M. Bailey: Music Director
Assistant Stage Manager Dee Hammond: Music Director
$698 weekly minimum
OR

OTHER DATES

SEEKING

All Equity stage managerial positions for Nashville Children's Theatre's 2026-27 Season have been filled. Please submit for future consideration. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers. NCT encourages local Nashville area stage managers 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. The Producer shall not discriminate against any stage manager because of race, color, creed, age, disability, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or political persuasion or belief.

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume for future consideration to Kenny Mayfield, Director of Production.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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BREAKDOWN

NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S THEATRE 2026-27 SEASON

“FROM PAGE TO STAGE”
From novels to newspapers; comics to nursery rhymes; this season transforms the written word into live, unforgettable theatre for all ages!

The 2026/27 Season Includes:

MOTHER GOOSE

Written By: Janet Stanford
Directed by: Jenilee Houghton
Rehearsals: August 3 - 14, 2026
Run: Thursdays thru Sundays, August 15 - October 25, 2026
Contract: Per Performance
Venue: NCT Copeland Theatre - Snuggery Series

SYNOPSIS: Jump into the magical world of Mother Goose with your youngest learners as she takes us through a silly, laugh-out-loud version of her typical day. Exploring some of her most beloved nursery rhymes, the magical Mother Goose invites little ones to join in with each classic rhyme’s story. Together we learn that the very best way to do what needs to be done is to do it together.

A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD (TYA)

Based on the books by Arnold Lobel
Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale
Music by Robert Reale
Directed by: Jenilee Houghton
Music Direction by: Sarah M. Bailey
Rehearsals: August 31 – September 18, 2026
Run: September 19 – October 18, 2026
Contract: Weekly
Venue: NCT Hill Theatre

SYNOPSIS: This whimsical musical follows two great friends – the cheerful, energetic Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe... all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW

Created by: Jonathan Rockefeller
Directed by: Jonah Jackson
Rehearsals: October 26 – November 13, 2026
Run: November 14, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Contract: Weekly
Venue: NCT Hill Theatre

SYNOPSIS: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show invites young audiences to embark on a captivating journey through the pages of four beloved Eric Carle books. As the enchanting tales come to life on stage, children will be immersed in the world of vibrant colors, well-known characters, and wonderful storytelling through gorgeous larger-than-life puppets.

KEN LUDWIG'S 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Written By: Ken Ludwig
Directed by: Chris Causer
Rehearsals: November 2 – November 20, 2026
Run: November 21 – December 27, 2026
Contract: Per Performance
Venue: NCT Copeland Theatre

SYNOPSIS: “’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait! A mouse is stirring - because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say “Merry Christmas!”, we're off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf, and a spunky little girl who just won't take no for an answer. Don't miss this joyful, all ages holiday celebration!

A, B, C… WHAT DO YOU SEE? (World Premiere)

Created by: Jenilee Houghton
Directed by: Jenilee Houghton
Rehearsals: January 16 – 29, 2027
Run: Thursdays thru Sundays, January 30 – April 25, 2027
Contract: Per Performance
Venue: NCT Copeland Theatre - Snuggery Series

SYNOPSIS: Join Detective McDoodle and the trusty apprentice as they search for the alphabet letters that have all gone missing. Based on the popular “seek & find” and “I spy” books, this NCT original invites our littlest theatre-goers to play detective while we search for those rascally run-away letters.

POLKADOTS: THE COOL KIDS MUSICAL

Book by Melvin Tinstall III
Music by Greg Dean Borowsky and Douglas Lyons
Lyrics by Douglas Lyons
Directed by: Tosha Marie
Music Direction by: Dee Hammond
Rehearsals: February 3 – 26, 2027
Run: February 27 – April 30, 2027
Contract: Weekly
Venue: NCT Hill Theatre (and a local tour to in-school performance)

SYNOPSIS: This modern, acclaimed, family-friendly musical is inspired by Civil Rights pioneers Ruby Bridges and The Little Rock Nine. It centers on 8-year-old Lily Polkadot, who faces bullying as the first Polkadot in an all-Square school, promoting themes of acceptance and friendship. An upbeat and accessible way into an important history lesson with a colorful reminder that our differences are what make us all cool kids.