What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Stage Manager position at Ozark Actors Theatre?
DESCRIPTION
OZARK ACTORS THEATRE seeks submissions for remote interviews for the role of ASM for their summer seeason.
The Assistant Stage Manager assists the Stage Manager with all of their responsibilities. This can include attending production meetings, running rehearsals, paperwork organization, and ensuring the smooth execution of the performances within the rules set by the collective bargaining agreement between the Actors Equity Association and the Producing Organization. The position will operate between dates set forth from May 24-July 26, 2026.
Responsibilities: (please note, this list is not exhaustive, but rather a representation of job duties)
-SM Prep. Help the Stage Manager tape out the floorplan, print and distribute scripts, pull rehearsal props and furniture, and help with any needed paperwork.
-Before each rehearsal, the ASM should help the SM ensure the stage or rehearsal space is ready. This includes sweeping, setting up furniture, set pieces, and props. Track attendance, notate blocking, be on book during rehearsal and provide other support as requested by the Stage Manager
-Run the deck during tech rehearsals and performances. Be prepared to assis with scenic and prop elements backstage as necessary.
-After rehearsals and/or performances, the ASM should help the SM ensure everything is put away and the facility is safe to walk away.
-Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment.
-Participate in work calls, meetings and events as required.
-Build and maintain appropriate backstage paperwork throughout the production, which can then be shared with run crew during tech.
Qualifications:
-Experience in working with people and management of crews.
-Experience in maintaining a prompt book and calling performances.
-Ability to take blocking notes and compose rehearsal/performance reports
-Attention to detail, sense of timing, and accuracy of work.
-Optimism, sense of humor, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work under time constraints with artistic people as well as working on projects alone.
-Team player with good problem-solving abilities, time management skills, diplomacy, and communication.
-Experience working on straight plays and musicals preferred
-Must be a member of Actors Equity Association or willing and able to comply with conditions of an AEA contract.
-Must be available to work 6 days per week onsite per the conditions of the AEA contract. This is a full-time position with overlapping rehearsal and performance schedules. Housing will be provided for the duration of the contract.
-Must be comfortable with physical activity, including but not limited to walking, standing, lift of up to 50 pounds. Please note our spaces sadly do not have an elevator at this time.
-Must be comfortable with varying work environments.
DURATION
May 24, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
SALARY
$572.00 – $572.00 per week
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UNION
AEA