What are the responsibilities and job description for the ON-CALL STAGE MANAGER position at Free Association Live?
ABOUT MAGIC MIKE LIVE
Created and co-directed by Channing Tatum, MAGIC MIKE LIVE is a 360-degree dance and acrobatic spectacular featuring a comedic storyline and bold, immersive production design. The 90-minute production blends live entertainment and hospitality into a unique night out in Las Vegas. Equal parts empowering and exhilarating, the show delivers an unforgettable experience - perfect for date nights, celebrations, and the ultimate girl's night out - leaving guests energized and ready to ignite the magic within.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The On-Call Stage Manager (SM) contributes to the stage management team of MAGIC MIKE LIVE LAS VEGAS, providing an experienced and professional background while being proactive, solutions-oriented, remaining cool under pressure, and skilled at managing effective professional working relationships with creatives, management, cast, crew, celebrities, and VIPs.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and remains focused in a fast-paced, ever-changing working environment, and will work closely with show management, the creative team, producing team, cast, crew, and venue personnel to ensure smooth operation of the show and maintain the highest levels of professional and creative excellence in all aspects of the production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
STAGE MANAGEMENT
- Call and execute all performances with precision, maintaining the pacing, choreography, and technical integrity of the production.
- Ensure cues across lighting, sound, video, automation, and staging are executed safely and consistently.
- Maintain detailed show documentation, including calling scripts, cue sheets, and reports.
- Communicate effectively with crew and the Front of House team.
- Take direction from the Production Stage Manager or full-time Stage Manager(s).
TEAM MANAGEMENT & WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Work with Stage and Company Management to foster a working environment, both onstage and off, that conforms to the highest professional standards.
- Take constructive criticism to perform duties effectively.
- Assist with technical rehearsals, production updates, and creative adjustments as needed.
PROBLEM SOLVING
- Anticipate and address any issues or challenges that may arise during rehearsals, performances, press, and other events.
- Implement solutions in a timely and efficient manner to minimize disruptions to the production.
SAFETY & COMPLIANCE
- Maintain strict adherence to stage safety protocols and backstage procedures.
- Respond quickly to any operational or performance issues during shows.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of professional experience in live theatre and immersive or live entertainment.
- Established professional background in stage management or production stage management.
- Experience calling cues for technically complex live shows.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage performers and technical teams.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm and decisive in a live performance environment.
- Technical aptitude and computer literacy, with the ability to operate MS Word, Excel, and Google Suite.
- Strong conflict resolution and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
- Must be able to stand for 3-4 hours continuously and work in a "nightclub" setting.
- Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds.
- OSHA-30 certification required.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience working on Las Vegas resident productions.
- Background in choreography-driven shows and aerial calling experience.
- Familiarity with long-running show maintenance and cast rotation processes.
- Prior experience with emergency preparedness, life-safety protocols, automation, and aerial performances.