THEATERWORKSUSA 2024-25 SEASON TOURS Equity Stage Managers - TheaterWorksUSA Auditions

THEATERWORKSUSA 2024-25 SEASON TOURS - STAGE MANAGER SUBMISSIONS

TheaterWorksUSA | New York, NY

CONTRACT

Special Agreement
$725 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity Stage Managers for TheaterWorksUSA's 2025 Touring productions of DOT DOT DOT and CHARLOTTE'S WEB.

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit resume and cover letter for consideration.
Deadline: 02/07/2025

SUBMIT TO

bobrien@twusa.org

PERSONNEL

Brendan O'Brien - Tour Operations Manager
Tegan Meyer, General Manager

OTHER DATES

Dot Dot Dot - Feb 25 - May 25
Charlotte's Web - Mar 10 - June 8

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

This is a Touring Production. All members of the production, including actors and stage managers, are responsible for driving themselves in company-provided cars and vans to theaters and schools. The entire company participates in load-in and load-out each day, and the production typically moves to a different city daily.

This position is based in NYC. It operates under a weekly Equity contract with housing provided in accordance with Equity rules when traveling outside the NYC area. Tour experience is preferred but not required.

Operating under the Actors’ Equity TWUSA Contract, our stage managers serve as the primary contact and liaison while on the road, ensuring clear communication between our office and various venues. Stage managers are responsible for overseeing all technical elements, advancing, and logistics for productions, which may include 5 to 6 performers/ASMs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform traditional stage management duties as outlined in the AEA-TWUSA agreement.
• Schedule daily calls based on the provided itinerary.
• Contact venues to advance each scheduled performance.
• Report to the office daily.
• Ensure compliance with all Actors’ Equity TWUSA Contract rules and report any overtime.
• Operate sound, mix each performance, and call light cues.
• Submit and code credit card, and petty cash receipts via an online portal.
• Manage hotel check-ins, check-outs, and address any onsite hotel issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

• 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, builds positive working relationships through various methods.
• 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, with knowledge of QLab and Microsoft Teams being a plus.

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.