Stage Manager- Summer Musical

SITAR ARTS CENTER: CAMP SITAR  
STAGE MANAGER, SUMMER MUSICAL

What We Do   

Sitar Arts Center engages DC youth, from early childhood to young adulthood, in building a creative community of learning and belonging that removes financial and cultural barriers to arts education and career training. 

What You’ll Do     

Sitar Arts Center is seeking a wonderful, experienced Stage Manager to work with a range of young people to support Sitar’s summer musical this June – August 2026.   

Sitar produces a musical each summer that serves students in 4th-12th grade. This summer’s production is The Lightning Thief: Theatre for Young Audiences Edition.   

The Stage Manager will oversee the planning and execution of our summer musical, record stage details decided during rehearsals and production meetings, serve as a liaison between crew and cast members and anticipate production needs.  The Stage Manager will also work closely with youth interns providing support to all aspects of the performance and guidance in the moment as needed. The Stage Manager ensures a happy, engaging, respectful and successful musical theater experience for our students and interns!    

Responsibilities Include     

• Support the director in overseeing all planning and execution of our summer musical (including creating and maintaining rehearsal schedule)


• Prepare rehearsal materials daily (scripts, prop lists, music scores)
  


• Record details during rehearsals (blocking, props tracking, design notes, rehearsal reports, etc.) 


• Coordinate with the producer, designers, and artistic staff to ensure all elements are ready for rehearsals


• Develop all documents to support tech/dress rehearsals and production (prompt script for props/lighting/sound/set cues, tech plan to support staff crew support etc.) 

• Run all performances, either from backstage or in the booth

• Organize and oversee strike for the production. 

What You’ll Earn   

For the musical, you will receive a stipend of $3,500. 

When You'll Work   

This six-week seasonal position starts June 22, 2026, with a daily schedule of 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Performances will be held on July 30, 31, and August 1 at 7:00 pm, and on August 2 at 2:00 pm. 

Other Required Work Dates will be provided before employment acceptance. All required work dates are paid including:   

• Summer Staff Training 

• Orientation  

• Load In Weekend 

• Performance days 

• Strike

Who You Are

As the Stage Manager, you are a positive, inclusive role model who is warm, supportive, and engaging. You experience immense joy when sharing your craft with young people, meeting their needs, and adapting to ensure their safety and success throughout the process. You enjoy collaboration and improvisation and believe that strong organization and creative youth development are the keys to happy and engaged students. Most importantly, you have a strong love for the arts, a strong love for children of all ages, and you believe that everyone should have access to the arts.    

Key Qualifications and Experience     

• Relevant training, experience and/or certifications as a Stage Manager 

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Ability to multi-task effectively and prioritize tasks

• Strong attention to detail

• Patience and enthusiasm for working with young people

Preferred Qualifications and Experience  

• A passion for musical theatre

• Experience working with youth theatre programs


• Understanding of sound and lighting systems 

Requirements    

• Background check, and TB test 

Our Values  

Embed Equity  

Embed equity in our systems, programs, and spaces to advance social justice.  

Everyone should have equitable access to opportunities, representation, and voice.  

Foster Belonging  

Foster belonging by engaging, supporting, and celebrating our diverse community members through genuine and meaningful relationships.  

Everyone deserves a welcoming space where they can feel like they belong.   

Prioritize Balance  

Prioritize balance between the mental, emotional, physical, and creative well-being within ourselves and our fellow community members.   

Everyone deserves the opportunity and support to prioritize wellness within their lives.  

Build Trust  

Build trust by assuming positive intentions and taking ownership of our words, actions, responsibilities, and commitments.  

Everyone benefits when we approach relationships with openness and commit to follow through.  

Inspire Transformation  

Inspire transformation by listening to, learning from, and growing with our community and the world around us.   

Everyone can be a student, and anyone can be a teacher.  

Encourage Collaboration  

Encourage collaboration with thoughtful and clear communication, a curious mind, and a creative spirit.   

Everyone benefits when we work together as a team.  

How You Can Apply   

This position will remain open until filled. However, for best consideration, please apply by February 27, 2026. 

You need to submit a resume and answer all required questions. No phone calls, please.   

After applying, you’ll receive an email confirming that we have your application on file. If you’re selected for the next stage, you will be contacted for an interview. The hiring process can take 5-8 weeks after posting. You will be considered if the position is still vacant.   

We appreciate your interest in Sitar Arts Center. Sitar Arts Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Sitar Arts Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, marital status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.  

  
For more information about Sitar Arts Center, please visit www.sitarartscenter.org.