Assistant Stage Manager
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
The heart of Boston Ballet is the human experience. Through our living and breathing art, we forge human connections—between artist and attendee, teacher and trainee, friend and newcomer, one's outer and inner self. We believe that the community of employees that makes dance possible is better together when talented individuals with varied life experiences, identities, races, cultures, and ideas are welcomed, encouraged, and heard.
To support the overall live presentation experienced by the audience from its inception in the studio through the performance on stage, including all details related to the stage & studio. This role is responsible for assisting the Production Stage Manager, the Stage Manager, and the Production Manager.
The Assistant Stage Manager is a Full-Time Seasonal, exempt position with benefits. For the 24/25 performance season we are offering 35 weeks of work. We are looking for someone to begin work on September 23, 2024, work through December 29, 2024, and then return to work from January 12, 2025 through June 8, 2025. The actual work schedule is variable and includes evenings and weekends, as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Stage Management administrative duties: (75%)Prepare and maintain the performing and rehearsal environments for the Dancers and Artistic Staff (including guest choreographers and repetiteurs) on a daily basis.Join the Production Stage Manager (PSM) and Stage Manager (SM) in coordinating and supporting the choreographers, designers and resident artistic staff.Provide props and audio/video equipment for rehearsal.Operate video camera and record rehearsals as requested by Artistic Staff.Learn details of each show to smoothly run the backstage during performances.Assist PSM & SM in operation of all performances and rehearsals.In conjunction with PSM & SM, provide scenic, prop, and dancer floor markings in rehearsal spaces and stage.Assist in creation and maintenance of run sheets, presets and prop paperwork.Assist in preparation of company callboard at the theatre, assist in dissemination of production specific paperwork.Enforce Company policies and directives of the Artistic Staff regarding professional behavior for all performers in the theatre(s).Provide first aid and gather medical support when dancers or staff injuries occur. Assist the Production Department with administrative work for the department such as documents, filing, and communications as needed.Supervise additional and adjunct staff and volunteers: (10%)Assist with schedules, and attendance of Supernumerary Performers.Work with and teach Stage Management Interns.Stage Manage non-mainstage performance events: (15%)Assist Stage Manager and/or execute and lead non-theatre performances/exhibitions (ie - Festivals, Ballet's annual Ball, in-house Studio 7 performances & school performances (Rising Stars, Spring Preview, Next Generation).Other job-related assignments as needed. (10%)Assist Production manager in tracking and clerical details of Show rentals to other organizations. Other duties as assigned.
Please be sure to include a cover letter with your resume when you submit your application to be considered for the position.
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