Stage Manager - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride Whippany, NJ
$16,200–$16,200 year
On-siteWhippany, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Facilitate rehearsals and technical rehearsals for a cast of 50-60 performers, managing the rehearsal process under the Director and Production Stage Manager. Call the show and oversee cast and crew during multi-show days to ensure timely execution, while working with railroad representatives to run events on a moving train. Setup and teardown rehearsal space, record blocking, reset props, and run sound during tech sessions. Steward performance execution within the vision of national production staff and reinforce company and railroad safety policies. Adapt to changing conditions such as train delays, weather, or staffing issues while maintaining a cool demeanor under stress. Manage varied schedules including evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays, with a majority of time spent in an event setting aboard a moving train.
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience with theatre in non-traditional spaces
- Able to excel in a fast-paced rehearsal process and tech period
- Work with a cast of 50+ actors, including minors
- Must be able to take instructions from train personnel
- Must be adaptable to changing conditions both on and off the train (train delays, actors/crew out sick, inclement weather)
- Perform well under stressful situations with a cool and calm demeanor, as well as spending multiple hours on a moving train in a small space
- Possess a well-spoken manner in personal communications
- Self-motivation and attention to details
- Experience using Qlab, Google Suite
- Be physically capable of lifting heavy objects
- Must be willing to travel within the United States
- Must be 18 or over
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