Assistant Stage Manager Sought for BRIDGE CITY at American Legacy Theatre

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

MISSION
American Legacy Theatre generates inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.

PROJECT
Bridge City is an original full-length musical focused around community, family, loyalty to self, and normalizing the Black experience in pursuit of joy, dreams and aspirations. Developed by American Legacy Theatre since July 2024 through our “Playwright’s for Change” program, this piece is written and composed by Kennen Butler who is an NYC-based theatre artist that is non-binary and Black. 

After two public-facing workshops performed for the community to receive direct feedback in shaping the continued development of the piece, Bridge City is now being produced as a full-scale world-premiere production.

** Rehearsals will be five days per week from March 9th- April 9th, including weekends. Evenings during the week and varying times when on weekends. March 23-27 will be off for Spring Break. Tech rehearsals will begin April 4 and/or 5, depending on space availability.

*** Performances will be April 10-12, 17-19, 24-26. (Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunday matinees).

EXPECTATION
The Assistant Stage Manager will help structure, manage and execute the steps required to implement a high quality stage management process that serves the integrity of the production, bonds the other artists, aligns artistic scheduling, heightens audience engagement with the piece, and leads by example. They will work closely with the Stage Manager during the rehearsal and performance process, and help aid them in organizational activities and other duties. 

ALT staff will be available to assist with critical components along the way. 

COMPENSATION
The Assistant Stage Manager will be paid a rate of $140/week throughout the rehearsal and performance process.

TIMELINE & SUBMISSIONS
Please send resume, headshot, cover letter, any potential conflicts, and 3 references to: info@americanlegacytheatre.org with the subject line of “Bridge City – Assistant Stage Manager  (Last Name)”.

Submit by December 15th, 2025  for first consideration. Applications are still accepted afterwards if the position is not filled.

** Rehearsals will be five days per week from March 9th- April 9th, including weekends. March 23-27 will be off for Spring Break. Tech rehearsals will begin April 4 and/or 5, depending on space availability.

*** Performances will be April 10-12, 17-19, 24-26. (Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunday matinees).