Stage Manager at Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania

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Villanova University

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Posting Number:	20240582T
Position Title:	Stage Manager
Position Type:	Temp/Intern
Location:	Villanova, PA
Work Schedule:	temporary
Approximate Number of Hours per Week	30-35
Department:	176-Theatre - Winter
Position Summary:	Villanova Theatre seeks a stage manager for the 24-25 Season. This is a part-time, hourly position with varying work hours throughout the school year. Rehearsals are generally held in the evening and on weekends. The stage manager is responsible for teaching and instructing the art of stage management to undergraduate and graduate students who will serve as Assistant Stage Managers and Run Crew for each production. The stage manager must model professional stage management practices including set up and breakdown of rehearsal rooms, recording blocking and choreography notes, completing run crew paperwork, and distributing rehearsal and performance reports. This position will call cues during each performance and may run the light or sound board pending crew availability. In addition to rehearsals, the stage manager is expected to attend a weekly production meeting and in-person shop visits as required. The stage manager will teach students of all experience levels and must therefore have experience teaching and mentoring students of many backgrounds. In the event of a student stage manager for a production, this position will mentor and supervise the student stage manager throughout the production.
Duties and Responsibilities:	Serve as Production Stage Manager for Villanova Theatre productions Attend and oversee auditions and callbacks for each production Create and update calendars including rehearsal calendars, conflict calendars, and ASM schedules/ASM calendar Set up and breakdown rehearsal rooms for each rehearsal (sometimes in multiple spaces in a single day) Keep blocking notes and choreography notes Maintain paperwork including prop lists, costume run sheets, and ASM/Run Crew sheets for the running of production. Some of this work can be delegated to ASMs but must be overseen by the SM. Write and distribute clear and detailed rehearsal and performance reports. Create and distribute daily calls and handle most communication with actors. Call each production from the booth and oversee student run crew, ASMs, and board operators. If required, run the lightboard or sound board for a production. Attend weekly production meetings and take detailed meeting minutes to distribute after the meeting. Make shop visits and attend other in-person meetings as required. Train students to become Assistant Stage Managers Delegate tasks to ASMs and supervise their successful completion (Prop tracking, furniture/scene change tracking, costume plots, line notes, etc.) Meet with ASMs weekly outside of rehearsals to set goals for the production, answer questions, and evaluate performance. Supervise additional crew members including run crew and board operators during technical rehearsals and during performances. Create and maintain the ASM schedule as outlined in the Villanova Theatre stage management handbook. Perform other duties and assist with projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:	Formal Education Associate’s degree Work Experience 3-5 Years of professional experience as a stage manager Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills) Strong attention to detail Above-average written and verbal communication skills Ability to handle multiple projects at one time Ability to maintain deadlines Demonstrated experience mentoring and teaching students with various experience levels Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area) Strong understanding of industry standards when it comes to stage management Previous experience running a light board or sound board (QLab) for a production
Preferred Qualifications:	Formal Education BA in Theatre Studies or Stage Management Work Experience 5+ Years as a professional stage manager and stage management educator Work Skills (e.g., written and verbal communication skills) Strong multi-tasker Strong experience with calendar creation Experience running meetings and keeping meeting minutes Specific Job Knowledge (e.g., knowledge of principles and procedures related to field and area) Familiarity and experience with AEA guidelines Equipment Knowledge Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Excel, Word, and Outlook QLab ETC Lighting Consoles
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:	a.) Tools, machinery and equipment used: N/A b.) Environmental conditions: (any unusual/adverse conditions such as exposure to chemicals, noise, illumination, air quality, weather exposure etc.). Occasional exposure to loud noises during technical rehearsals or in the scene shop Exposure to theatrical haze, flashing lights, and other theatrical effects Long periods of work in dark environments (technical rehearsals) c.) Physical requirements: (items such as lifting, pushing, pulling, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, manual dexterity, walking etc.) Sitting for extended periods of time Movement of theatrical set pieces may include tables, chairs, and other rehearsal and performance items. Evening and Weekend work is required for this position
Special Message to Applicants:
EEO Statement	Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Posting Date:	09/11/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:	Commensurate with experience
Job Classification:	non-exempt

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