Richmond Shakespeare Festival Seeking Stage Manager & Assistant SM

Seeking Production Stage Manager for RSF's Summer Production of As You Like It. Also seeking ASM. Show rehearses Tuesday - Saturday from Noon to 6 PM, (subject to change during tech week) with Sundays and Mondays off. Performances are Friday, Saturday at 7:30 PM and a Sunday Matinee at 2 PM. Rehearsals begin on 5/23/23 with opening on Friday 6/16/23 and closing on Sunday 6/25/23. Single Housing Provided. Responsibilities include those as typically assigned to a Production Stage Manager, such as: BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Oversee all stage management tasks and paperwork including recording all blocking

- Managing the rehearsal period and supervise the technical rehearsals

- Ensuring the successful execution of the creative team’s vision of the show

- Assist with moving scenery/props on the deck as necessary during rehearsals

- Supervise run during performances.

- Tape out the playing space

- Spike scenery and props onstage as needed.

- Oversee Stage Management load in/out

- Create backstage run sheets.

- Collaborate with Artistic Director/Director as necessary.

- Enact/manage emergency protocol in the event of an emergency.

- Other duties as assigned by Artistic Director REQUIRMENTS:

- Must be a good communicator - both in-person and through email and texts

- Organizational and problem-solving skills.

- Experience as a stage manager.

- College level Theatre experience is a plus, but not required.

- Ability to drive to Richmond

- Candidates must be fully vaccinated with the latest COVID 19 vaccine available.