THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK, the burlesque Star Wars parody
Job Title: Stage Manager
Location: Toronto, ON
Start Date: December 15, 2023
End date: Sunday, March 17, 2024
Employment Type: Non-union
Salary range: $1,400 - $1,500
Company Overview:
The Empire Strips Back is the critically-acclaimed burlesque Star Wars parody, with productions currently running in Paris, Portland, and opening shortly in Atlanta. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Stage Manager to join our team for a 12-week season in Toronto, ON.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all stage management duties and activities during tech rehearsals and performances.
- Coordinate and communicate with the production team, including the director, cast, crew, and technical staff.
- Create and maintain a detailed show schedule, including rehearsal times, performances, and technical cues.
- Facilitate smooth transitions between scenes and coordinate backstage activities.
- Conduct rehearsals as needed, ensuring adherence to the director's vision and maintaining consistency in performances.
- Provide supervision and guidance to the stage crew and ensure the smooth operation of all backstage activities.
- Assist with any necessary set changes, prop placement, and other production-related tasks during performances.
- Handle any unforeseen circumstances or emergencies that may arise during rehearsals or performances.
- Attend production meetings as needed, run nightly full company meetings, and create and distribute a nightly performance report.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager in theatrical productions, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with the production team, cast, and crew.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines without compromising the quality of work.
- Familiarity with technical aspects of theater productions, including lighting and sound.
- Knowledge of the Google Workspace suite of applications, including Sheets, Docs, Drive, Gmail.
Show Schedule:
The Empire Strips Back will run for eight shows over five nights, with the following performance schedule:
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Friday at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Saturday at 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
Call time is 2 hours before curtain, with a maximum of 40 hours/week.
Application Process:
To apply for the Stage Manager position, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to Daniel Kells at daniel@theempirestripsback.com. Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
