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Odeum Labor Services

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Now Hiring: Freelance Event & Production Crew

King Of Prussia, PA · On-site

$25 - $47/hr

We install scenic and technical elements such as staging, lighting, sound, temporary structures ... In person Company Description Odeum Labor Services (OLS) was born from the backstage world. Founded ...

Odeum Labor Services

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Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$25 - $45/hr

We install scenic and technical elements such as staging, lighting, sound, temporary structures ... In person Company Description Odeum Labor Services (OLS) was born from the backstage world. Founded ...

TheatreSquared

Production Overhire

Fayetteville, AR · On-site

$15/hr

This is a call-in, temporary opportunity, where individuals are contacted based on project needs ... as deck crew, wardrobe, board operation, spot op, or other backstage roles. This role is often ...

TheatreSquared

Production Overhire

Fayetteville, AR · On-site

This is a call-in, temporary opportunity, where individuals are contacted based on project needs ... as deck crew, wardrobe, board operation, spot op, or other backstage roles. This role is often ...

TheatreSquared

Production Overhire

Fayetteville, AR

$15/hr

This is a call-in, temporary opportunity, where individuals are contacted based on project needs ... as deck crew, wardrobe, board operation, spot op, or other backstage roles. This role is often ...

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Temporary Assistant Stage Manager

Temporary Assistant Stage Manager

Berklee College of Music

Boston, MA • On-site

$28/hr

Part-time

Posted 28 days ago

Berklee College Of Music rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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361st of 552 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Job Description:
Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) seeks multiple Assistant Stage Managers (ASM) to support various productions in the 2025-2026 season. The BCB season includes fully produced Theater, Dance, and Opera productions, along with select other events. The ASM, working with the Production Stage Manager, assists in organizing and disseminating production information, supervises backstage activities for the production, and ensures that all post-production needs are met. The ASM supervises the student crew. A candidate may be hired to work on one or more productions, in addition to end-of-year events, depending on need, availability and qualifications. Please include a cover letter detailing your availability. Partial availability will be considered. Nights and weekends are required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Create appropriate paperwork for the show, including but not limited to: prop tracking, run sheets, scene breakdown, entrance/exit plot, and who/what/where.
• Assist with the scheduling, coordinating and recording information from production meetings.
• Collaborate with SM to schedule and run rehearsals as assigned, and to prepare and distribute rehearsal reports, schedules and changes.
• Assist in supervising rehearsals, tech and dress rehearsals, and backstage needs as assigned by the SM.
• Assist in the creation of prompt books, run sheets and production checklists.
• Train and oversee student Assistant Stage Managers and student-run crew.
• Supervise backstage activities during tech and dress rehearsals, and performances
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
• 2-4 years of experience practical experience as an Assistant Stage Manager for Theater, Opera, and/or
Dance
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google suite
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Exceptional facilitation and communication skills
• Ability to read or follow scores strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Student Assistant Stage Manager(s)
• Production Technicians
• Student Crew
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Indoor environments, some with low light: office space, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, storage spaces, costume shop
• Seated and standing positions
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC:
• Ability to climb short ladders
• Ability to lift objects of up to 30 pounds
• Nights and weekends required
Hourly Rate: $28
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
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