Job description
Luminary Stage Productions, a premier theater company in New York City, is seeking an experienced Stage Manager to join our artistic team. This full-time role oversees rehearsals, calls, and backstage operations across main stage productions. You will collaborate with directors, designers, and crew to ensure a safe, smooth, and timely performances.
We value initiative, clear communication, and a calm leadership presence under pressure. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative creative environment, this is your stage.
Responsibility
- Coordinate all rehearsal and performance schedules; manage call sheets, blocking notes, and production calendars.
- Serve as the primary liaison among directors, designers, stage crew, and performers to ensure cohesive execution.
- Lead daily rehearsals and on-stage cues; manage timing, consistency, and continuity across performances.
- Maintain the production bible, track prop, costume, and set needs, and coordinate changes with departments.
- Oversee backstage operations, safety procedures, and equipment checks; supervise the stage crew and interns.
- Troubleshoot issues in tech, previews, and live runs; communicate with production management to implement solutions quickly.
- Document and archive show information for post-show reports and future productions.
- Uphold a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and artistic excellence.
Qualification
- 3+ years of stage management experience in live theater; experience in NYC or equivalent market preferred.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills; ability to multitask under pressure.
- Proficiency with stage management software and tools (QLab, Show Cue, CMS, MS Office, Google Workspace).
- Strong knowledge of health and safety standards, risk assessment, and incident reporting.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, tech weeks, and long rehearsal periods as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Theater, Production, or related field preferred.
- Demonstrated reliability, initiative, and a collaborative mindset.