STAGE MANAGER
MISSION
American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.
PROJECT
SEE ME. HEAR ME. is an original one-act play focused around family miscommunication, youth trauma stemming from isolation and gender identity, and career pathways in behavioral health all to reduce stigma around youth mental health services. Developed with A.L.T, in consultation with Ohio’s Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services, this piece was written by Executive Artistic Director & CEO, Matthew David Gellin.
SEE ME. HEAR ME. is to be performed in a state-wide non-union tour to Ohio high schools. This will be a 6-person company – 4 actors, 1 stage manager, 1 company manager, 2 vans.
** Rehearsals and performances will be predominantly during the day time Monday through Friday. Weekends and evenings may be used for alternative performance times. Performances will be up to 5 days a week.**
TIMELINE
- Resumes and Cover Letters: NOW. Submit by September 18, 2023 for first consideration.
- Rehearsals begin: October 2, 2023
- First Performance Date: October 10, 2023
- Current Ending Contract Date: November 19, 2023
- Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.
Please send resume and cover letter to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “SMHM Stage Manager – (Last Name).
EXPECTATIONS
The Stage Manager will structure, manage and execute the steps required to implement a high quality stage management process that serves the integrity of the play, bonds the other artists, aligns artistic scheduling, and heightens audience engagement with the piece. Attendance at production meetings and understanding of staging is a given.
Additional expectations: The Stage Manager must have a valid driver’s license and insurance as they will be responsible for driving one of the two vans. ALT does provide insurance for drivers but needs to ensure they are insurable. Additionally they will be the captain overseeing install and strike at each school location. During performance they will run the lights and sound. Stage Manager is also responsible for appropriate laundering of costumes and ensuring continued readiness of other production elements. Schools have an option to do a facilitated talk-back after each performance for up to 45 minutes that Stage Manager will participate in.
ALT staff will be available to assist with critical components along the way.
COMPENSATION
This is a seven-week contract at $1,200/week. Potential extension of tour is in consideration.
Candidates from outside of Cincinnati will be considered. Stage Manager will be provided one round-trip ticket between their city of residence and Cincinnati. During the rehearsal period Stage Manager will be provided accommodations. If accommodations are required, pay will be $500 for the week.
For inquiries, referrals, and consideration contact Matthew David Gellin, Executive Artistic Director, at info@americanlegacytheatre.org.
TRAVEL
On the road, the two vehicles will be driven by the Stage Manager and Company Manager who will coordinate the logistics of when travel times between locations will take place. To ensure flexibility with the needs of tour company members, sleeping arrangements on tour are made by tour company members – led by Company Manager.
SUBMISSIONS
Resumes and Cover Letters: NOW. Submit by September 18, 2023 for first consideration.
Rehearsals begin: October 2, 2023
First Performance Date: October 10, 2023
Current Ending Contract Date: November 19, 2023
Up to 10 performances a week of this 45-minute piece.
Please send resume and cover letter to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “SMHM Stage Manager – (Last Name).
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