Expressions Community Theatre Staff

The Lakeville Area Arts Center is seeking Community Theatre Staff to join our team for the 2026-2027 Expressions Theatre season. Immediate opportunities include Stage and Props Managers, alongside open calls for other production team roles.  

• Stage Manager: Serves as the central operational leader, driving communication between the cast, director, and crew while managing rehearsals, backstage execution, and live performance logistics.  

• Props Manager: Leads creative research and procurement, managing the show's budget to source, design, and maintain authentic stage properties.  

Open until all positions are filled. Stage Manager

• Participate in bringing the director’s vision for a production to fruition. 
• Communicate any cast concerns to director and Arts Center Manager.
• Assist in running auditions and maintaining all resumes, headshots, and cast lists.
• Stage Manager will be the main communicator between cast, director, producer, and props manager.
• Maintain all props and movable set pieces during performances.  This may include the supervision and use of items such as a fog machine. May also involve working with technicians throughout each performance.
• Collaborate with the producer to collect headshots and bios for the show program. 
• Prepare space and materials for rehearsals and performances. Assist in striking set and clean up after final performance.

Props Manager

• Participate in bringing the director’s vision for a production to fruition.
• Plan with director (sometimes choreographer) to determine all prop needs.
• Research historical and cultural context of the production in order to choose props from the appropriate time period and region.
• Design and/or procure all props needed for each character.
• Collaborate with director to ensure appropriate props are secured.
• Communicate with cast members to ensure appropriate usage, care and storage of all props.
• Manage and stay within provided props budget.
• Communicate with Arts Center staff to purchase or be reimbursed for purchases.
• Attend 1-2 evening rehearsals and pre-production meetings.
• Place all props in appropriate storage locations and add them to Prop inventory.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS: 

• Is under the immediate general and technical supervision of the Arts Center Manager. 
• Responds to requests or inquiries from the production director, producer, and props manager.
• Communicates and works effectively with other City personnel and patrons. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Sharp eye for detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including evenings and weekends. 

• High school diploma or G.E.D. 
• Proven work experience in community theatre, as a Props Manager, Stage manager, or community theatre related roles.

 DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Relevant training, certificates or job shadowing.

Salary : $11 - $14