What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hiring for (1) Stage Manager and (1) Technical Director position at Fever?
DESCRIPTION
STAGE MANAGER OVERVIEW
Fever is seeking an experienced Philadelphia-based Stage Manager to join the East Coast tour of Neon Moves by THE BLACKOUTS. Neon Moves is a 60-minute LED dance show performed entirely in the dark. This production will rehearse in December, with a touring run based out of Philadelphia running through January to mid March. The Stage Manager will be expected to travel by vehicle to all show dates across the East Coast, working closely alongside the Technical Director as well as the Show Producer. The Stage Manager and Technical Director will be responsible for the transportation of all costume and scenic elements from Philadelphia storage to each show via vehicle, and will also be responsible for returning all items to storage after the show.
As the Show Producer will not be onsite, the Stage Manager, along with the Technical Director, will hold both the organizational responsibility for the backstage operation and the overall technical responsibility for the production. This responsibility is including but not limited to looking after the performers, preparing the LED suits, props and technical components, and operating and monitoring all technical systems – so every show runs safely, stably and to the highest quality.
STAGE MANAGER ROLE OVERVIEW:
– Focus: Backstage, workflow, timing, and safety
– Position: Backstage and/or FOH
– Key Domains: Stage, props, LED suits, performers
– Experience: Theatre / event / touring, stage management
– Technical skills: Confident with all show equipment
– Leads: Backstage team and venue
– Communication: Constant contact with FOH
DATES/AVAILABILITY
– Rehearsals - Mid through late December
– Performances - All weekends (and some Thursdays/Mondays) from January 7th - March 16th
RESPONSIBILITIES BY PHASE
Preparation & Setup
– Stage set per plan; LED suits, props and equipment checked and ready
– In collaboration with the TD: Technical infrastructure, audio, video, network and LED systems set up, commissioned and tested per Technical Rider
During the Show
– Backstage area, running order, OSC connection, and props under control
– Performers supported; issues resolved quickly and discreetly
– Constant communication between front of house and backstage
After the Show
– Teardown coordinated; props and materials checked, packed and loaded
– Technical components checked, maintained and documented
– Complete, clean show kit ready for the next production
Maintenance & Care
– Show equipment and batteries checked, cleaned and kept ready after each use
– Defects, maintenance and irregularities documented
Requirements
– Experience in theatre, event or touring productions; ideally in stage management
– Strong grasp of stage, lighting, audio, video, network and event technology; confident working knowledge of show equipment
– Good computer skills (macOS) and working knowledge show-control systems (e.g. QLab), ideally OSC
– Thorough understanding of the Technical Rider and full show sequence
– Calm, precise and reliable under pressure and in complete darkness
– Structured, organised and detail-oriented
– Strong communicator; close collaboration with performers and venue team
– Strong problem-solving and quick decisions in live situations
– Strong safety awareness – people, stage and equipment
– Physically resilient; willing to tour nationally
– Genuine enthusiasm for the work and live productions
Personality
– Calm, analytical, solution-oriented and resilient
– Strong sense of responsibility for team, safety and show quality
– Proactive; spots and solves challenges early
– Team-oriented and communicative with performers and venue team
– Reliable and careful with high-quality equipment
– Strong team player and trusted point of contact for the cast
– Assertive and respectful
How To Apply
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “[YOUR NAME] Application - NM [ROLE YOU’RE APPLYING FOR - STAGE MANAGER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, OR BOTH]
About Fever
Fever is the world’s leading tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, inspiring over 300 million people last year to discover the best experiences in over 40 countries. With a mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique experiences and events —from immersive exhibitions and sports to interactive theatrical performances, concerts, and festivals— while empowering its partners with data and technology to develop and expand new experiences worldwide.
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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR OVERVIEW
Fever is seeking an experienced Philadelphia-based Technical Director to join an East Coast tour of Neon
Moves by THE BLACKOUTS. Neon Moves is a 60-minute LED dance show performed entirely in the dark. This production will rehearse in December, with a touring run based out of Philadelphia running through January to mid March. The Technical Director will be expected to travel to all show dates across the East Coast, working closely alongside the Stage Manager as well as the Show Producer. The Stage Manager and Technical Director will be responsible for the transportation of all costume and scenic elements from Philadelphia storage to each show via vehicle, and will also be responsible for returning all items to storage after the show.
As the Show Producer will not be onsite, the Technical Director, along with the Stage Manager, will hold both the organizational responsibility for the backstage operation and the overall technical responsibility for the production. This responsibility is including but not limited to looking after the performers, preparing the LED suits, props and technical components, and operating and monitoring all technical systems – so every show runs safely, stably and to the highest quality.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ROLE OVERVIEW:
– Focus: All technical show systems
– Position: Front of house (FOH)
– Key Domains: Audio, video, network, LED, projection
– Experience: Pro live-show / stage technician
– Technical skills: QLab, OSC, macOS, signal routing
– Leads: Technical control and monitoring
– Communication: Constant contact with backstage
DATES/AVAILABILITY
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Rehearsals - Mid through late December
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Performances - All weekends (and some Thursdays/Mondays) from January 7th - March 16th
RESPONSIBILITIES BY PHASE
Preparation & Setup
– Transport production materials from Philadelphia storage to show location
– Technical infrastructure, audio, video, network and LED systems set up, commissioned and tested per Technical Rider
– Stage set per plan; LED suits, props and equipment checked and ready
During the Show
– Technical control and monitoring; stable signal, network and projection technology
– Performers supported; issues resolved quickly and discreetly
– Constant communication between front of house and backstage
After the Show
– Teardown coordinated; props and materials checked, packed and loaded
– Technical components checked, maintained and documented
– Complete, clean show kit ready for the next production
– Transport production materials back to Philadelphia and place them back in storage
Maintenance & Care
– Show equipment and batteries checked, cleaned and kept ready after each use
– Defects, maintenance and irregularities documented
Requirements
– Experience in theatre, event or touring productions as a show/stage technician; ideally in engineering
– Valid driver’s license and demonstrated comfort driving a cargo van or small U-Haul; drives will be no more than five hours per show
- Expert grasp of stage, lighting, audio, video, network and event technology; strong knowledge of show equipment
– Good computer skills (macOS) and proficiency with show-control systems (e.g. QLab), ideally OSC
– Thorough understanding of the Technical Rider and full show sequence
– Calm, precise and reliable under pressure and in complete darkness
– Structured, organised and detail-oriented
– Strong communicator; close collaboration with performers and venue team
– Strong problem-solving and quick decisions in live situations
– Strong safety awareness – people, stage and equipment
– Physically resilient; willing to tour nationally
– Genuine enthusiasm for the work and live productions
Personality
– Calm, analytical, solution-oriented and resilient
– Strong sense of responsibility for team, safety and show quality
– Proactive; spots and solves challenges early
– Team-oriented and communicative with performers and venue team
– Reliable and careful with high-quality equipment
– Strong team player and trusted point of contact for the cast
– Assertive and respectful
How To Apply
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “[YOUR NAME] Application - NM [ROLE YOU’RE APPLYING FOR - STAGE MANAGER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, OR BOTH]
About Fever
Fever is the world’s leading tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, inspiring over 300 million people last year to discover the best experiences in over 40 countries. With a mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique experiences and events —from immersive exhibitions and sports to interactive theatrical performances, concerts, and festivals— while empowering its partners with data and technology to develop and expand new experiences worldwide.
DURATION
Dec 14, 2026 - Mar 16, 2027
SALARY
$1,100.00 – $1,300.00 per week
- NON-UNION