Entertainment Operations Manager Jobs in Arizona

Division/Department: Entertainment
Job Title: Stage Manager
Reports To: Entertainment Operations Manager

Type of Position: Seasonal, Non-exempt
Employee Classification: Seasonal
Location: Tucson, AZ
Compensation: $20 - $23 per hour

Job summary

The Stage Manager is an integral part of the Entertainment Production team at Old Tucson Entertainment.  This position is responsible for overseeing rehearsals, performances, character experiences, and ensuring all production/cast operations are prepared and conducted efficiently.  This position will also oversee all cast scheduling, communications, daily operations and act as liaison between Entertainment Management and all performers.  They will work closely with the Entertainment Operations and Technical Managers to ensure performers have all requisite needs met efficiently and professionally.  

Duties and Expectations:

• Work alongside Production Leadership Team during pre-production, operational show runs, and post-production.
• Manage show rehearsals, in collaboration with contractors, which may consist of show directors, music directors, choreographers, stunt choreographers, etc.  Shows may include musicals, magic shows, stunt shows, street vignettes, character interactions etc. 
• During rehearsals, perform setup and teardown of rehearsal spaces, record blocking, reset props, run sound during rehearsals, ensure appropriate breaks are adhered to, and hold performers and leadership team accountable to rehearsal timelines.
• Oversee all cast and crew during performance runs, ensuring all performers adhere to their daily schedules and call times.  
• Create and submit daily performance and rehearsal reports to Entertainment Management Team.  
• Work with each venue’s performers to maintain clean and safe working conditions throughout all performance venues.  
• Will oversee, direct and supervise all cast members, including leads, captains and show-specific leadership.  
• Ensure proper, safe storage of props and costumes associated with each show. 
• Responsible for seeing that each event is executed within the vision of all appropriate production staff.
• Organize and communicate prop and set needs to Production staff.
• Call and operate shows when necessary.  
• Create a positive attitude, working to maintain high morale and an enjoyable experience for all performers. 
• Work with the Entertainment Operations Manager to create and build performer schedules, planned at least two (2) weeks ahead of time. 
• Build daily task and character itineraries for each performer, clearly communicating hour-by-hour expectations.
• Supervise show quality throughout all venues to maintain proper show integrity. 
• Act as the main point of contact for all performers, finding solutions to callouts, sick and time-off requests, ensuring show quality at all times. 
• Provide feedback notes to performers, when needed, to ensure a high level of performance integrity. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Skill & Work Experience Requirements
•    Prior experience in theatrical production and technical theatre.  Experience in a theme park setting a plus.
•    Familiarity with Qlab, and a working knowledge of soundboard, lightboard and rigging operations.
•    Enjoys a fast-paced rehearsal and tech process and can manage and coordinate multiple show’s needs simultaneously.
•    Work well with a cast of +/- 50 actors.
•    Proficiency in scheduling software (Paycom) and Microsoft Office. 
•    Perform well under stress with a positive and calm demeanor.
•    Possess strong communication and organizational skills.
•    Self-motivated and desire to solve challenges in real time.  
•    Physically capable of lifting and moving up to 25lbs as required by the role.  

Work Environment:.
•    Some work performed in an office setting.
•    Most work performed in the field - stunt sets, theatre venue, misc. park locations etc.
•    Able to work in outdoor conditions, on uneven ground and stand for long periods of time.
•    Varied schedule requiring evenings, weekends, holidays and potential overtime.