Job description
Aurora Arts Theatre is a vibrant, award-winning company dedicated to producing bold, intimate theatre that connects with diverse audiences in the heart of New York City. We are seeking a proactive Stage Manager to lead the coordination of productions from rehearsal to final curtain. This role blends organizational excellence with creative collaboration, ensuring every performance is safe, timely, and artistically compelling.
As a Stage Manager, you will work closely with directors, designers, actors, and technical crews to bring shows to life. You will manage schedules, run rehearsals, call cues during performances, and oversee backstage operations to maintain a professional, supportive, and inspired environment for the entire production team.
We value curiosity, reliability, and a collaborative spirit. If you thrive in fast-paced theatre environments and are passionate about crafting unforgettable live experiences, we want to meet you.
Responsibility
- Lead rehearsal and performance schedules, ensuring on-time calls and clear communication across all teams.
- Call cues during all performances, ensuring accurate timing of lighting, sound, cues, and scene changes.
- Coordinate backstage operations, including set changes, prop management, and actor safety protocols.
- Maintain and distribute prompt books, run sheets, and production paperwork.
- Collaborate with directors and designers to implement artistic decisions while safeguarding the production's integrity.
- Oversee health and safety compliance and coordinate with venues for load-in and strike logistics.
- Lead post-show duties, including strike planning, inventory reconciliation, and debriefs with the team.
Qualification
- 3+ years of professional stage management experience in theatre or equivalent
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Deep knowledge of production processes from rehearsal to strike; proficient with prompt books and cueing
- Familiarity with technical theatre equipment, lighting and sound cues, and safety procedures
- Availability for tech weeks, previews, and evening/weekend performances
- Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and foster an inclusive backstage culture