Call for Stage Managers and Assistant Stage Managers

Company Overview

Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of Forum events, designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. At this time we are undergoing a culture shift to support anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work, including play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors. Members of equity deserving groups are always encouraged to apply.

 If you would like to be part of this change and contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you. We are currently welcoming applications.

Job Description

Call for Stage Managers and Assistant Stage Managers

In an effort to broaden the reach of our recruitment efforts, we are posting an open call for Stage Managers and Assistant Stage Managers to apply for our 2024 season. These positions report to the Director of Production or designate and are part of the Production team.

Since we are working on finalizing the schedule for the season, we are requesting that interested applicants provide us with information regarding their availability via an online form. More details will be provided to candidates who are selected for interviews. Please see below for more information on how to apply.

Responsibilities:

·       Stage Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to:

o   Overseeing a production during the rehearsal period and during performances

o   Maintain and assemble prompt scripts including detailed notes on blocking

o   Maintain artistic and technical intentions of the director, producer, and designers after opening

o   Coordinate and communicate with heads of all other departments

o   Maintain records as necessary to advise the theatre and Equity on matters of company discipline, overtime, meal breaks, working environment, health and safety

o   Adhere to, implement, and enforce the Stratford Festival’s Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures, and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within the reporting structure

·       Assistant Stage Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to:

o   Organizing a production during the rehearsal period and backstage during performances

o   Prepare and maintain detailed notes and lists on props, costumes, scene timings, costume changes, actor entrances/exits, and scene changes

o   Coordinate and liaise all aspects of a production by communicating information to all departments involved on a daily basis

o   Oversee an efficient backstage area during a production by paging scenes and accounting for props and costumes

o   Adhere to, implement, and enforce the Stratford Festival’s Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures, and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within the reporting structure

Qualifications:

•        Qualified Canadian Actors’ Equity Association Stage Manager
•        Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
•        Strong organizational skill
•      Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

 Job Type: Seasonal Contract