Assistant Stage Manager
Company: Boston Ballet
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
Description:The heart of Boston Ballet is the human experience.
Through our living and breathing art, we forge human
connections-between artist and attendee, teacher and trainee,
friend and newcomer, one's outer and inner self. We believe that
the community of employees that makes dance possible is better
together when talented individuals with varied life experiences,
identities, races, cultures, and ideas are welcomed, encouraged,
and heard.To support the overall live presentation experienced by
the audience from its inception in the studio through the
performance on stage, including all details related to the stage &
studio. This role is responsible for assisting the Production Stage
Manager, the Stage Manager, and the Production Manager.The
Assistant Stage Manager is a Full-Time Seasonal, exempt position
with benefits. For the 24/25 performance season we are offering 35
weeks of work. We are looking for someone to begin work on
September 23, 2024, work through December 29, 2024, and then return
to work from January 12, 2025 through June 8, 2025. The actual work
schedule is variable and includes evenings and weekends, as
required. RESPONSIBILITIESStage Management administrative duties:
(75%)
- Prepare and maintain the performing and rehearsal environments
for the Dancers and Artistic Staff (including guest choreographers
and repetiteurs) on a daily basis.
- Join the Production Stage Manager (PSM) and Stage Manager (SM)
in coordinating and supporting the choreographers, designers and
resident artistic staff.
- Provide props and audio/video equipment for rehearsal.
- Operate video camera and record rehearsals as requested by
Artistic Staff.
- Learn details of each show to smoothly run the backstage during
performances.
- Assist PSM & SM in operation of all performances and
rehearsals.
- In conjunction with PSM & SM, provide scenic, prop, and dancer
floor markings in rehearsal spaces and stage.
- Assist in creation and maintenance of run sheets, presets and
prop paperwork.
- Assist in preparation of company callboard at the theatre,
assist in dissemination of production specific paperwork.
- Enforce Company policies and directives of the Artistic Staff
regarding professional behavior for all performers in the
theatre(s).
- Provide first aid and gather medical support when dancers or
staff injuries occur.
- Assist the Production Department with administrative work for
the department such as documents, filing, and communications as
needed.Supervise additional and adjunct staff and volunteers: (10%)
- Assist with schedules, and attendance of Supernumerary
Performers.
- Work with and teach Stage Management Interns.Stage Manage
non-mainstage performance events: (15%)
- Assist Stage Manager and/or execute and lead non-theatre
performances/exhibitions (ie - Festivals, Ballet's annual Ball,
in-house Studio 7 performances & school performances (Rising Stars,
Spring Preview, Next Generation).Other job-related assignments as
needed. (10%)
- Assist Production manager in tracking and clerical details of
Show rentals to other organizations.
- Other duties as assigned. Please be sure to include a cover
letter with your resume when you submit your application to be
considered for the position.Requirements:
- College degree. (Stage Management, Theatre or affiliated major
preferred)
- Minimum of one year of stage management experience working with
some in a major national performing arts company at the equivalent
scale of Boston Ballet productions. (Dance experience
preferred)
- Solid communication, management, and organization skills.
- Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
and have demonstrated experiencemanaging multiple priorities in a
fast-paced environment.
- Musical knowledge and vocabulary necessary.
- Knowledge of dance vocabulary preferred.
- Knowledge of video and audio equipment.
- Computer skills - Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience working w/ Unions preferred. (AGMA, AFM, IATSE, &
USA)
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- First Aid and CPR certification a plus.BENEFITS
- BCBS HMO health insurance plan with zero deductible
- BCBS dental insurance with employer providing 100% annual
premium for individual coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - health and dependent
care
- Employer-paid life and disability plans
- Immediate access to 403(b) retirement savings plan featuring
both pre-tax and Roth options
- Ability to purchase MBTA passes on a pre-tax, payroll deduction
basis up to IRS monthly limit
- Paid time off - holidays, personal, and sick days
- Free adult dance classes
- Complimentary tickets to Boston Ballet performancesBoston
Ballet is an Equal Employment Opportunity
EmployerPI2157cb26edc5-31181-34285580
Keywords: Boston Ballet, Woonsocket , Assistant Stage Manager, Executive , Boston, Rhode Island
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