Stage Manager for Reading in Lowell MA - Houses on the Moon Theater Company

Stage Manager: Two-Week Residency and Professional Staged Reading at Middlesex Community College

Houses on the Moon Theater Company seeks a detail-oriented, adaptable, and proactive Stage Manager for an upcoming two-week residency culminating in staged readings of a new play. This project brings a professional NYC theater company with a 25-year history of excellence into collaboration with multi-generational guest performers from the greater Boston area in a fast-paced, creative environment.

The play, YOUR HANDS ARE THE ROAD: a ride upon the stage through queer American history, is produced in collaboration with History UnErased and brings to life powerful, untold stories of LGBTQ trailblazers. The project is designed as both artistic experience for distribution to high schools nationally for student productions and as a free educational tool with accompanying case studies for U.S. history classrooms.

 

Key Details
● Dates: Virtual meetings with Director/Music Director and communications to
cast/creative team, May 5-18, 2026; in-person rehearsals/performances, May 18–30, 2026
● Location: Middlesex Community College, Richard & Nancy Donahue Family
Academic Arts Center
● Rehearsals: 6-8 hours per day (May 23-25 off)
● Performances: Student Matinee May 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM; Evening Premieres May 29 & 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Key Responsibilities
● Rehearsal Coordination: Manage daily schedule, track actor attendance, and facilitate communication between the Playwright/Director, Composer/Music Director and cast
● Script Supervision: Maintain the script, documenting all line changes, cuts, and
blocking notes
● Setup: Coordinate with theater/production personnel around the physical requirements of the reading, including music stands, chairs, and basic lighting/sound cues
● Time Management: Ensure rehearsals stay on track, manage required breaks, and assist the Director in meeting daily goals within a condensed timeline
● Performance Calling: Call any technical cues during the final presentations

Qualifications
● Experience: Prior stage management experience (collegiate or professional) Experience with new play development or staged readings is a significant plus.
● Skills: Exceptional organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in Google Workspace for script management preferred
● Temperament: A calm, flexible, solutions-oriented presence
● Availability: Must be available for the full duration of the two-week residency, including all performances and any post-performance talk backs
 

Compensation
$1,500 stipend
This is a non-union, in-person engagement in Lowell, MA. 

 

How to Apply
Please submit a brief resume with a short introductory email highlighting your relevant experience to info@housesonthemoon.org by Friday, May 8, 2026

Salary: 1,500