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Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Production Stage Manager.  This full-time benefits-eligible position requires someone who has demonstrated knowledge and skill in stage management, who is skilled in supervising staff and working with actors, and who has the ability to positively contribute to an anti-racist organization and assist in dismantling structural racism in theatre.  Applicants for this role should have exceptional leadership, communication, project management and organizational skills, and demonstrated ability to be accurate and detail oriented in a fast-paced environment.   

CTC is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and justice in our organization and our community, and thus we seek a broad spectrum of employees.  We strongly encourage and welcome applicants who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color, as well as those who are from other underrepresented communities. 

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Led by Artistic Director Rick Dildine and Managing Director Ryan French, Children's Theatre Company (CTC) is the nation’s leading theatre for multigenerational audiences and is one of the 25 largest producing theatres in the United States. A winner of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, CTC creates extraordinary theatre experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people. It has set standards of excellence in the quality of its productions, commitment to new work, and innovative education and community partnerships.

DESCRIPTION OF MINNEAPOLIS AND THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA 

Minneapolis and the Twin Cities area have a thriving and vibrant arts scene.  The Twin Cities metro area is one of the largest theatre markets in the country, with over 150 theatres.  Minnesota year in and year outranks near the top nationwide in federal and state arts funding and has a strong history of private arts philanthropy.   

The Twin Cities area is the second largest economic center in the Midwest and is annually ranked as a top area in terms of quality of life.  It is home to several restaurants and chefs who are James Beard nominees or winners.  The Minneapolis parks system has been called the best-designed, best-financed and best-maintained in America.   

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

CTC is dedicated to increasing justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our audiences, our programs and in all of our hiring for staff, artists, and recruiting of board members.  CTC is committed to a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, and is truly reflective of our community.  We are also committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination.  CTC prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person’s race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Stage Manager leads the stage management function for the organization, overseeing staff, run crew, and production support processes to ensure rehearsals and performances are safe, well organized, and executed with artistic integrity. In partnership with the Director of Production and other department leaders, this position supports staffing, scheduling, communication, and operational problem solving across productions and related events, while fostering a collaborative environment that reflects Children’s Theatre Company’s values and supports the success of each production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Management and Leadership

• Supervise all stage management staff and the Head Stage Carpenters and run crew for both stages
• Ensure that our mission, vision and values are realized and upheld in rehearsal and performance
• Work with Director of Production and production department heads to support creative teams and production staff through rehearsal and tech process. Aid in problem solving and creative solutions
• Work with Director of Production to manage department budget and expenses; strategize future season expenses; track current season expenses and savings
• With the Director of Production, hires and assigns all stage management personnel
• Recruit and hire all run crew for productions and overhire crew for events
• Recruit and supervise Student Actor Supervisors, including training and setting standards for this position
• Recruit and hire Stage Management Fellows and Production Assistants
• Work with Theatre Arts Training to recruit, hire and mentor the stage management staff and interns for the Summer Intensives
• Maintain safety programs and ensure training for stage management staff and run crew
• Understand and implement the rules of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Actors’ Equity Association and Children's Theatre Company and between International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Children’s Theatre Company

Production Support

• Stage manage (rehearse/call) selected productions each season
• Stage manage internal events or activities as needed
• Coordinate and facilitate performative elements for Curtain Call Ball
• Mentor stage management staff and set a standard for how rehearsals and performances are run
• Work with stage management staff to create clear paperwork and procedures
• Cover rehearsals or performances in emergencies for Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager
• Serve as performance substitute for stage managers and assistant stage managers by learning tracks early in the run
• Communicate and monitor Adult/Youth Engagement Policy with stage management staff, run crew, artistic team and actors
• Create strong relationships with student actors and families
• With Technical Director, Lighting and Video Director, Sound Director, Director of Production and Stage Managers create strike/load-in/tech schedules
• Coordinate scheduling of rehearsal spaces/stage space for rehearsals
• Maintain equipment and purchase supplies for stage management staff and production crew needs
• Maintain stage management archives

Collaborate with all staff in the furtherance of CTC’s goal of being an anti-racist/anti-bias theatre that works towards Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

• Encourage and empower everyone to speak out against racist and/or biased workplace practices and policies 
• Study topics that lead to a deeper understanding of how white supremacy, racial violence, and systemic racism have shaped American society and how that shapes CTC’s workplace and the lives of CTC employees 
• Positively contribute to the ACT One platform, creating a future where our theatre is a home for all people, all families, reflective of our community 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communication  –  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Consensus Building – Ability to bring about group solidarity to achieve a goal
• Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
• Empathetic – Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of other
• Flexibility – Ability to respond to change quickly and creatively
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
• Organization – Ability to manage highly detailed logistics for multiple projects simultaneously
• Management Skills – Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
• Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers

Experience

• Demonstrated experience as an Equity Stage Manager in a regional theatre
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of scheduling, time management, and hiring and evaluating staff a must
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate staff, including coaching and corrective feedback
• Demonstrated skill in working with theatre artists and actors required
• Demonstrated experience with student actors and I.A.T.S.E stagehands a plus    
• Actor’s Equity Association (AEA) membership or willingness to join AEA required

Other Qualities

• A commitment to ethical conduct in all respects of the work environment 

• A commitment to creating a just, equitable and inclusive work environment 
• A commitment to the protection of confidential information to which this position has access   
• Ability to positively contribute to an anti-racist/anti-bias organization and work to dismantle structural racism in theatre 

The starting salary range for this full-time position is between $62,000 and $68,000 annually.  Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability and life insurance; vacation and sick leave; nine paid holidays; and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan.