What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stage Manager / Assistant Stage Manager - MGM Christmas Shows (Atlantic City & Biloxi) position at Rand Productions?
DESCRIPTION
Seeking 1 SM and 1 ASM for 2 different MGM locations - MGM's BORGATA (Atlantic City, NJ) & MGM's BEAU RIVAGE (Biloxi, MS), for productions of A CHRISTMAS STORY (NJ) and CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR (MS).
Provisions include - Travel allowance, hotel accommodations (inside of MGM's 4star properties), 3 free meals per day, resort privileges (pool, gym, etc.)
- The duties as Stage Manager shall include, but not be limited to:
§ Must possess a good working understanding of QLab and be comfortable operating and making modifications within the software, including the ability to create, edit, troubleshoot, and operate cue sequences. §
§ 'Calling’ the show where necessary / as necessary (including deck, lighting, audio and sfx 'GOs').
§ Being available for a reasonable amount of preproduction meetings (Zoom/Teams meetings) and prepping files as deemed necessary by the senior production staff. (e.g., organizing initial rehearsal schedules, communicating with cast, planning & coordinating with Producer/Director and staff, etc.).
§ Supporting and assisting the Executive Producer, Director, and the Show as necessary (with usual & customary Stage Manager duties);
§ Keeping the stage/work area clean & safe at all times (which often times means arriving early and/or stay after rehearsals to make checks, oversea repairs, et al);
§ Keeping a working up-to-date script at all times, whereas the SM can manage and support the production team, crew and cast (where applicable) with script lines, staging notes, musical ‘go’ cues, scenic moves, et al.
§ Overseeing/assisting with load-in/out of all scenic, props and costuming accordingly, and oversee maintenance checks and repairs accordingly.
§ Oversee prop set-up, build, manage, and maintain, which will include delegating to local/stage crew and Rand staff/cast members accordingly.
§ Talent/cast ‘wrangling’ as necessary / determined by the Producer(s), Managers and Show Coordinator.
§ Supporting VIP / post show ‘Meet & Greets’;
§ Keeping scheduling up to date with all team members (Rand staff, cast & the client);
§ Working with the Client’s Production Manager and crew as necessary/required to meet their operational needs;
§ Prepping all on-site / stage (and off-site locations) for rehearsals (sound system ready, number line set, water, etc.);
§ Assisting Rand Senior Team with maintaining company files/documents (operations, schedules, reports, etc.);
§ Submitting daily reports (with information about cast moral/health, crew, guest interaction, tech malfunctions, etc.);
§ Helping and ensuring that all Rand Productions and client/venue rules are followed by all Rand cast/staff (while BOH and on stage);
§ Setting, checking and maintaining all props [daily] and/or delegating authority accordingly;
DURATION
Nov 5, 2026 - Jan 1, 2027
SALARY
$4,000.00 – $8,000.00 per gig
- NON-UNION