AY24-25 Theatre, Music, Dance Stage Manager Job at Inside Higher Ed, University Park, IL

  • Inside Higher Ed
  • University Park, IL

Job Description

AY24-25 Theatre, Music, Dance Stage Manager Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term. Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $3,750.00 per course. Description The Theatre and Performance Studies (TAPS) program Production Manager is responsible for a variety of managerial, supervisory, organizational, and assisted support duties related to the three TAPS productions of each academic year. The Production Manager works closely with the Division Chair of the Division of Arts and Letters (DAL), the TAPS Artistic Director, the TAPS program faculty, and the Center of Performing Arts (CPA) technical, marketing, and box office staff. Essential Responsibilities Talent and Materials Procurement (25%) Coordinate selection of design, directing, consulting, and stage management staff as required per production. Upon identification, work with Procurement Department in contracting all directing, design, and stage management or consulting personnel. Provide all information needed by GSU departments to process materials, purchase orders, and reimbursements for each TAPS production. Support and Supervision of Personnel Hired/Registered for Each Production (25%) Provide support to designers and supervise stage management staff. Supervise Stage Management team throughout rehearsal and production period. Guide and mentor practicum student stage management staff. Collect all cast and creative team biographies by established deadline. Collect all cast and creative team requests for complementary tickets by established deadline. Serve as primary liaison between the Director/Guest Director, Designers, and TAPS/CPA staff. Assign interested students to running crew positions and monitor their progress. Organization and Hand-Off of Technical/Production Rehearsal Period (20%) Attend and facilitate hand-off of technical rehearsals and performances to Stage Management staff for each TAPS production. Provide initial supervision of student participants of the running crew. Coordination of Rehearsal and Performance Space, Auditions, and Production Calendar (10%) Draft, publish, and edit the production calendar in real time. Plan, facilitate, and document two production meetings per production. Schedule space for auditions, rehearsals, and special events with GSU/CPA scheduling staff. Provide Information and Collaboration to All External Programs as Needed (10%) Collaborate with CPA staff to facilitate marketing requests. Provide cast and creative team biographies for marketing. Schedule production photos and archival recordings. Set and adhere to deadlines for complementary ticket requests. Coordinate strikes of all TAPS productions. Serve as point‑person for any questions about the show, space, and logistics. Other Duties ( 10% ) Budgetary (5%) Draft production budgets with the DAL Chair. Guide staff on staying within budget and coordinate information exchange. Track expenditures to assure adherence to the established budget. Secure Rights and Scripts from Publisher (5%) Secure production rights (when applicable). Purchase or reproduce scripts prior to first rehearsal. Work Environment The work takes place at various locations on campus, primarily spaces on and off stage in the Center for Performing Arts. Physical Demands & Skills Organization and timely communications. Serving as liaison between guest artists, CPA staff, and program faculty. Required and Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

  1. M.F.A. or terminal degree in Stage Management, Theatre Arts, or a closely related discipline.
  2. Documented record of success in production management and stage management through academic/professional productions and credits.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with first-generation, culturally diverse, and non-traditional students and performers.
  • Experience mentoring students in stage management.
Supplemental Information Attach The Following Document To Your Application Cover letter Resume or CV Transcripts List of three references with current contact information #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed

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