Assistant Stage Manager

Summary/Objective

The Assistant Stage Manager for Philadelphia Ballet is responsible for supporting the production and stage management departments during theater rehearsals and performances including attending production meetings, running rehearsals, clerical organization, and insuring the smooth execution of the performances.  Assistant Stage Manager is required to hold AGMA membership or be willing to join. 

Essential Functions

• Learn current productions and be able to call a performance if needed
• Assist Production Stage Manager with the creation and maintenance of accurate crew sheets and/or run lists for all aspects of the production
• Provide support for light cueing, including light walking as needed
• Assist Production Stage Manager with monitoring dancer sign-in sheets and enforce attendance guidelines
• Assist Production Department with the establishment of quick-change spaces
• Assist with the posting of any necessary signage, including dressing room assignments
• Inform appropriate members of the production staff of needed repairs to scenery, properties, and costumes
• Assist Production Department with the creation and distribution of performance reports include running times, irregularities, repairs needed, injuries, etc.
• Assist with acquiring/maintaining ice for dancer injuries
  
• Other job duties as required

Expected Hours of Work

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.  Must be able to work during the production season.

Travel

Travel is primarily locally during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected.

Salary

$1257.85 per week as set by the CBA with an anticipated 14 weeks of engagement. 

Required Education & Experience

• College Degree in Stage Management, Theatre or equivalent
• Minimum three years stage management experience both at the regional and national level. Dance, particularly, ballet experience required.
• Ability to read music, including full orchestral scores
• Knowledge of dance vocabulary and repertoire
• Experience working with Unions

Required Competencies

• Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships within a diverse and multicultural environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities simultaneously and efficiently in a dynamic environment
• Ability to collaborate well with others across all functional areas
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Take appropriate steps to promote and enforce safe work practices within each area of responsibility in accordance with policies and protocols
• Ability to work in Union work environment

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Proof of up to date COVID-19 vaccination required as condition of employment
• Touring Experience (National and International)
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Organizational Diversity

The Philadelphia Ballet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are deeply committed to cultivating and sustaining an organization that is equitable, fair, and inclusive in artistic expression and organizational behavior, policy, and practice.  We embrace multicultural diversity both on and off stage and strive to be an organization where all communities feel a sense of belonging.  We hold each other and ourselves accountable to these intentions every day.