Production Stage Manager

Production Stage Manager

Position Summary

The Production Stage Manager (PSM) is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day production process from the first rehearsal through strike. The PSM serves as the primary communication link between the Artistic Director, director, designers, production team, and cast, ensuring that rehearsals and performances run safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Pre-Production & Rehearsals

• Collaborate with the director to create the production schedule, rehearsal plan, and identify production needs.
• Attend production meetings and most rehearsals.
• Communicate important information to the production team.
• Create and maintain the production calendar and rehearsal schedules, including updating actor conflicts.
• Coordinate rehearsal space, props, rehearsal furniture, and other logistical rehearsal needs.
• Send rehearsal reports to appropriate department heads.
• Track blocking, choreography, props, scenic changes, and other production elements as needed.
• Communicate scheduling changes to the appropriate cast and production team members.

Tech & Performances

• Attend all of Tech Week.
• Coordinate technical schedules and calls.
• Work with the director to establish technical cues and create and maintain the production prompt book.
• Conduct pre-show checks to ensure the stage, props, costumes, scenery, and technical elements are ready.
• Call most performances.
• Address unexpected production issues calmly and efficiently.

Production Closeout

• Coordinate strike and restoration of the performance space.
• Ensure props, costumes, scenery, and production equipment are properly returned or stored.
• Complete final production documentation and communicate outstanding issues to company leadership.
• Participate in a post-production debrief when requested.

Qualifications

• Previous stage management or theatrical production experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and remain calm under pressure.
• Familiarity with theatrical production processes and terminology preferred.
• An understanding that the Production Stage Manager is primarily a logistical and organizational role that supports the director and creative team. The PSM helps bring the creative team's vision to the stage by keeping the people, information, schedules, and technical elements of the production organized and moving forward.
• Ability to attend all of Tech Week and the majority of performances.

Compensation

Lower Lights Theatre Company is a growing theatre organization, and this position is currently offered as a small, production-based stipend. We are looking for someone excited to grow with the company while helping us develop strong, professional production practices.

Pay: $125.00 - $1,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125 - $1,000