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Walton Arts Center

Local Stage Crew

Fayetteville, AR · On-site

$18/hr

Position Overview The Local Stage Crew provides a wide variety technical and production support to touring shows and artists at the direction of touring road crews and WAC / AMP's Production ...

Walton Arts Center

Local Stage Crew

Fayetteville, AR · On-site

$18/hr

Position Overview The Local Stage Crew provides a wide variety technical and production support to touring shows and artists at the direction of touring road crews and WAC / AMP's Production ...

HOUSTON SYMPHONY SOCIETY

Stage Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

In consultation with Operations team and/or designated symphony crew heads, plan work flow for all ... Maintain the inventory of all stage, touring, and production equipment and regularly consult with ...

HOUSTON SYMPHONY SOCIETY

Stage Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

In consultation with Operations team and/or designated symphony crew heads, plan work flow for all ... Maintain the inventory of all stage, touring, and production equipment and regularly consult with ...

AEG

Stage Manager - Mountain Winery

Saratoga, CA · On-site

Ensure the stage crew maintains the stage and work area for events while ensuring adherence to all SFFD, OSHA, and ADA requirements in addition to the safety of all local and touring staff, artists ...

Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Stage Hand - 2026

Bend, OR · On-site

$20/hr

... staff and touring crews • Lift, carry, move, and position equipment and materials safely • Follow direction from the Stage Crew Chief, Stage Manager, and production leadership • Work ...

Seminolehardrock

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Our full scope of services includes comprehensive productions for live entertainment, touring acts ... stage crew and personnel. Lifting and physical work are required. * Must possess a basic ...

Livenation

Stage Manager

Atlanta, GA

Manages members of the Production crew and stagehands * Ensure that the tour hasrequireditems needed to perform the show(s) * Work with touring Stage Manager and/or Production Manager to ensure a ...

Zeiterion Theatre Inc

Stage Hand

New Bedford, MA · On-site

$21/hr

... Stage Crew Members to join our production team on a rolling basis. This open listing seeks ... Soft goods, risers, drapery, and related infrastructure * Assist touring crews, production staff ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for touring stage crew in the United States is $13.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $15.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a touring stage crew?

A Touring Stage Crew job involves setting up, maintaining, and taking down stage equipment for live performances on the road. Crew members handle lighting, sound, rigging, and stage design to ensure smooth show operations. They travel with the production team, often working long hours and adapting to different venues. Strong teamwork, technical skills, and physical endurance are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the touring stage crew position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Touring Stage Crew member, you need hands-on experience with stage setup, lighting, sound equipment, and basic carpentry or rigging skills, often supported by a high school diploma or technical certification. Familiarity with tools like audio consoles, lighting boards, and stage machinery is typically required, and OSHA safety certifications can be advantageous. Physical stamina, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and flexibility are valuable soft skills in this fast-paced environment. These competencies ensure efficient show operations, team safety, and adaptability to the unpredictable demands of touring productions.

What is a typical work schedule like for members of a touring stage crew?

As a Touring Stage Crew member, your work schedule is highly variable and often includes long, irregular hours that depend on the tour itinerary and performance schedule. Workdays may involve early mornings for load-ins, late nights for load-outs, and extensive travel between venues by bus or truck. You will regularly work alongside other crew members, artists, and local venue staff to ensure timely, safe, and efficient show setups and breakdowns. Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing conditions are key traits for success in this dynamic work environment.

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Infographic showing various Touring Stage Crew job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, and 19% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $28,317 per year, or $13.6 per hour.

Assistant Stage Manager (Lighting)

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Music Bands and Freelance Musicians • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about St. Louis Symphony Orchestraexternal

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

New

Job description

REPORTS TO: Director of Production
POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Stage Manage (Lighting) is a core member of the SLSO Stage Crew, serving as the organization’s primary lighting technician and operator. This role supports rehearsals, concerts, recordings, select rentals/events, and special presentations across Powell Hall, the Steward Family Education and Learning Center, and offsite venues/tours. The Stage Crew is also responsible for routine and preventive maintenance of house equipment including theatrical lighting to ensure optimal reliability and safety. All members of the crew perform basic operation of the SLSO’s house audio, lighting, and video systems, and have the skills to operate hand and power tools. Additionally, this role steps in as Stage Manager when assigned, directing stage crew activity and ensuring sage, efficient backstage operations.
As an important member of the SLSO Stage Crew that provides support across many activities, an ideal candidate possesses teamwork and leadership, is proactive and self-starting, and supports a positive work atmosphere by interacting and communicating in a manner that enhances collaboration with musicians, guest artists, co-workers, supervisors, customers, and vendors. This is a high energy, fast-paced position requiring planning, organization, ability to manage work for multiple concurrent projects and attention to detail, and requires a variable work schedule, regularly including evenings and weekends.

RESPONSBILITIES:

Lighting & Technical Production

  • Serve as the SLSO’s primary lighting technician, programmer, and operator for all house lighting systems across Powell Hall and the Jack C. Taylor Music Center.
  • Regularly maintain lighting inventory, troubleshoot fixtures and controls, and maintain up-to-date maintenance records.
  • Partner with Director of Production to evaluate lighting upgrades, draft project proposals and labor estimates, and support department budgeting.
  • Operate and troubleshoot house lighting, video and sound systems, providing basic instruction to extra stagehands as needed. 

Stage Operations

  • Organize, prepare, place, and strike, stage equipment, risers, and large instruments for rehearsals, concerts, presentations, and rentals in Powell Hall, the Steward Family Education and Learning Center, and other designated spaces in the Jack C. Taylor Music Center. In addition, perform work to support tours, run-outs, and select services outside the venue. 
  • Serve as Stage Manager when assigned: lead full-time stage crew and extra stagehands, maintain production schedules, and uphold professional standards.
  • Proactively address technical or operational issues and report concerns to SLSO management.
  • Ability to drive vehicles (up to 26-foot box trucks) for run-outs and local touring needs.

Administration & Maintenance

  • Collaborate with the Stage Manager and Production Manager to maintain production files, stage documentation, and equipment inventory.
  • Participate in production meetings, track communication via Outlook, and complete follow-up on item tasks promptly.
  • Perform general maintenance and support facility turnover between events.

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