Job description
Luminary Arts Collective, a premium performing arts company based in New York City, seeks an experienced Stage Manager to oversee live productions from rehearsal to curtain. This full-time role offers the chance to work with a dynamic team across contemporary theatre, dance, and performance art projects.
As Stage Manager, you will be the operational backbone of each production, ensuring that artistic vision is realized with precision, safety, and efficiency.
We value collaboration, reliability, and a passion for the performing arts. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and have a track record of exceptional backstage leadership, we want to hear from you.
Responsibility
- Manage all rehearsal and performance schedules, calls, and cueing to ensure timely, accurate show execution.
- Lead backstage operations including prompt book maintenance, prop tracking, and safety protocols for each production.
- Serve as primary liaison between directors, designers, performers, and crew; communicate decisions clearly and professionally.
- Call cues during technical rehearsals and live performances; monitor timing and adjust as needed to maintain artistic vision.
- Produce and maintain comprehensive production documentation (prompt book, show bible, run-of-show, risk assessments).
- Coordinate with stage crew and load-in/load-out teams; supervise transitions, floor plans, and automation cues.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and union agreements; manage cast lists and related paperwork.
- Foster a positive, organized backstage environment and mentor junior stage management staff.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Theatre, Dance, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 3-5 years of stage management in professional live theatre or dance productions.
- Proven ability to call cues, manage backstage operations, and maintain show integrity under pressure.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills; calm under tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills with experience using cueing software (QLab), show control, and MS Office.
- Knowledge of union contracts, safety regulations, and cast paperwork management.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and flexible production schedules.
- Team player with a collaborative mindset and commitment to equity and inclusion in productions.