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Student Assistant Stage Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$17.51/hr

Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In ... Serve as an Assistant to the Stage Manager for the entire process of a main stage production ...

Cora Dance

$30/hr

Brooklyn, NY Compensation: $30/hour Kinetic Light is seeking a Rehearsal Coordinator/Stage Manager for summer rehearsals in preparation for its upcoming productions of You Caught Me on Your Shoulders ...

The Hangout

Entertainment Manager

Gulf Shores, AL · On-site

This position runs the entire summer production, Pirates and Princesses and the full process from ... Run each show as the stage manager. * Document each performance day and send daily performance and ...

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PT Seasonal - Stagehand - Gilford NH

Gilford, NH · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

The venue is a premier place to work in the summer, offering a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for ... by Stage Manager or PM; Spotlight operation if required * Maintenance and Repair of Sound, Light ...

Itau US

NY · On-site

Drives client relationship management by originating opportunities and orchestrating the delivery ... Enhances the private banking experience by designing financial products and optimizing every stage ...

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How much do summer stage manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer stage manager in the United States is $23.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a summer stage manager?

A Summer Stage Manager oversees the scheduling, coordination, and execution of theatrical productions during a seasonal program. They work with directors, performers, and crew to ensure smooth rehearsals and performances. Responsibilities often include managing props, cueing technical elements, and maintaining organization backstage. This role requires strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.

What does a summer stage manager do?

A typical day for a Summer Stage Manager involves overseeing rehearsals, coordinating between directors, cast, and crew, and ensuring all technical elements—such as lighting, sound, and props—are prepared for each performance or run-through. You'll create and update rehearsal reports, manage schedules, and address any last-minute changes or emergencies that arise. The role also includes communicating key information to all departments and maintaining a calm, organized environment behind the scenes. This fast-paced position requires you to be proactive, resourceful, and attentive to detail to ensure each show runs smoothly and safely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a summer stage manager?

To thrive as a Summer Stage Manager, you need a solid understanding of stage management fundamentals, including scheduling, cue calling, and script supervision, typically gained through theatre coursework or practical experience. Familiarity with stage management software, such as Show Cue System or Google Suite for organization, is often required, and first aid certification can be beneficial. Strong communication, leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving skills help you efficiently coordinate creative teams and handle unexpected issues. These abilities are essential for ensuring smooth, professional productions within the fast-paced, time-sensitive environment of summer theatre.

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Berklee Theater Arts Collaborative (BTAC) Stage Manager

Boston, MA • On-site

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$17.51/hr

Part-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the class faculty in scheduling and running rehearsals and performances.

  • Assist in tracking script, blocking, and staging changes, and help coordinate design elements such as props, costumes, and lighting.

  • Call cues during performances and manage backstage activities, including organizing backstage traffic and facilitating communication among the design team.

Job description

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

  • Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

  • Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

  • Remain in "valid" Visa status as applicable.

  • A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

  • Federal Work Study student may apply.

  • In good disciplinary standing.

  • Must be located in the U.S.

For complete program details, please go to our website:www.berklee.edu/se.The Stage Manager supports the class faculty in the scheduling and running of the class and rehearsals. The Stage Manager will assist in tracking script/running order changes and staging. The Stage Manager will assist the faculty in coordinating prop, costume, makeup, and set/lighting design plots developed by the students, and will also call cues during the show, assisted by two Assistant Stage Managers (students in the class). This is a challenging position coordinating 25 performers, an 18-piece orchestra, and a small tech team, along with many streams of information. Maintaining communication, information, and schedules is foremost. Ability to work independently and with attention to detail is crucial. The Stage Manager will become familiar with all aspects of mounting a major concert on the BPC stage.
The schedule is typically 4 hours/week plus some weekend rehearsals and one tech, along with outside organizational time. Hours are capped at a total of 70 for the semester, and the work schedule will be adjusted to keep within that total. The Stage Manager must follow Berklee's Covid-19 protocols.Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Pre-Class

    • Create a Contact Sheet

    • Create a Rehearsal Schedule w/ the Director

    • Get the Ground Plan and Dimensions of the Performance Space

    • Tape Out Ground Plan, To Scale, in Rehearsal Space

    • Distribute Rehearsal Schedule

    • Prepare and Print YOUR Rehearsal Script

    • Print Company's Scripts

  • Rehearsal Process

    • Distribute Daily Rehearsal Calls

    • Call Break

    • 5 Minute Break AFTER 55 Minutes OR

    • 10 Minute Break AFTER 80 Minutes

    • Record Blocking Notes

    • Notate Script/Score Changes

    • Help Distribute Script/Score Changes

    • Assist with creating Props List

    • Assist with Create Costume List

    • Record Prop Tracking

    • Coordinate and help Facilitate Communication within the Design Team

    • Take notes each rehearsal and Send Rehearsal Reports

  • Tech Process

    • Create and Distribute Preset Lists for Backstage

    • Create and Distribute Run Sheets for Backstage

    • Manage Backstage Activity, likely facilitating backstage

    • Organize Backstage Traffic

    • Find Solutions to Potential Safety Problems (Glow Tape on Dark Pieces, etc.)

    • Continue Sending Rehearsal Reports

    • Move Scenery or Props

    • Possibly Operate Light, Sound, AV, or Automation boards

    • Have regular meetings with the director and music director debriefing about rehearsals

  • Performances

    • help facilitate the performances

Required skills and knowledge:

Ability to lift 20+ lbs, prior stage management experience or education equivalent

Required application Materials:

Resume & Cover Letter

Hourly Rate: $17.51

Hiring Manager: Rene Pfister

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