SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL - Stage manager submissions Arizona Theatre Company | Tucson, AZ
Notice: Stage Manager
LORT Non-Rep
$1164 weekly minimum (LORT C) - Stage manager
Equity stage manager for SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL (See breakdown).
Arizona Theatre Company (LORT C) is the state’s only LORT theatre, as well as the only LORT theatre in the country that produces in two cities- Tucson and Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Under the leadership of ED Geri Wright and AD Matt August, ATC shows are built, rehearsed, and opened in Tucson at the Temple of Music and Art, and then move to the Phoenix Metro Area at our new home at the Tempe Center for the Arts.
Arizona Theatre Company encourages candidates from underrepresented communities within the industry to apply. We are especially interested in hearing from Stage Managers who have worked on large new musicals. LORT experience a plus.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter with references for consideration. Please put AEA SCROOGE Stage Manager in the subject line.
Deadline: 08/30/2023
productionjobs@arizonatheatre.org
SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL
Director: Matt August
Composer: Leslie Bricusse
Production Manager: Jamie Lara
Prep Week: Sep 26 - Oct 1, 2023
First Rehearsal: Oct 3, 2023
Tucson Opening: Nov 10, 2023
Remount Week: Dec 3 - 8, 2023
Tempe Opening: Dec 9, 2023
Tempe Closing: Dec 30, 2023
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Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
Equity stage manager:
OVERVIEW
The Equity Stage Manager will work closely with the Director and Production Manager to ensure the smooth rehearsal, tech, and performance process of SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL. The Equity Stage Manager will act as the hub of communication from the Director and actors in rehearsal to the design and production team. The Stage Manager reports to the Production Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-Schedule all rehearsals, fittings, and any other outside calls in accordance with Equity regulations and ATC’s Production Protocols, both before and after opening night.
-In coordination with production management, schedule actors, necessary creative team, and necessary crew for designer run, technical rehearsals, performances, and understudy/brush-up rehearsals.
-Assemble and maintain the Prompt Book, which is defined as the accurate playing text and stage business, together with cue sheets, plots, daily records, etc., as are necessary for the actual technical and artistic operation of the production.
-Support the Director as the manager of rehearsals. Work with the Director to create the form that rehearsals and tech will take, within the guidelines of Equity.
-Be the executive instrument on the technical running of each performance.
-Maintain the artistic intentions of the show after opening, including calling correctional rehearsals of the company when necessary and preparation of the Understudies and Replacements. -Work with the Production Manager and heads of all other departments to communicate production related needs coming out of rehearsals, techs and performances.
-Work with the Company Manager to coordinate the move and orientation of the actors to our space in Tempe.
-Keep such records as are necessary to advise the Producer on matters of attendance, time, health benefits, or other matters relating to the rights of Equity members.
-Maintain regulations as provided in the Equity Constitution, By-Laws and Rules where required, appealable in every case to Equity.
-Serve as a leader of the show’s stage management team by providing supervision, guidance, mentorship to other members of the team.
-Take part in all production meetings, tech meetings, and any other show related meeting. -All other duties as assigned by the Production Manager and in accordance with Equity rules.
QUALIFICATIONS
-Effective communicator and collaborator with ATC staff, guest artists, and crew. -Ability to supervise numerous individuals doing multiple projects at the same time. -Knowledge of best practices and safe working procedures, and able to promote and cultivate a safe and organized work environment both backstage and in the rehearsal hall.
-Attentive to detail, accountable, and skilled in time management.
-Demonstrates problem solving skills.
-Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft products, including the Office 365 Suite. -Cultural competency. An understanding and openness to continued learning about Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression principles and practices, and the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
-Knowledge of Equity collective bargaining agreements.
PHYSICAL & SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS
-Must be able to lift and move items weighing 20 pounds.
-Available to work nights and weekends. Workdays could be long and could include long periods of time either sitting or standing.
-A three-week Tempe residency is required.
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