Stage Manager Intern

Job Title: Stage Manager Intern

Division/Department: Entertainment

Reports To: Entertainment Manager

Type of position: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Employee Classification: Seasonal

Compensation: $14.50/hr.

Job Summary: Old Tucson Entertainment is seeking a stage management internship for NIGHTFALL 2024. This is a paid internship. The intern will serve as the second stage manager to support the show Stage Manager and their team. We are looking for someone with stage management training and experience. Required skills include communication, collaboration, organization, dedication, and a clear understanding of what a stage manager does.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with the Stage Manager, Casting Director, Creative Director, direction team and designers to fulfill the vision and concept of the productions.
Assist the Stage Manager with all rehearsal prep duties - setting up the space, gathering necessary supplies, taping out the ground plan, making copies, and other duties as necessary.
Maintain and distribute necessary paperwork, including deck run sheet, costume tracker, entrance/exit plot, and any other relevant paperwork requested by the Stage Manager.
Attend all production meetings and rehearsals.
Work collaboratively with the properties designer to receive all rehearsal/show props, label, and organize the backstage prop shelves and tables.
Make/post directional signs, greet actors, and help them find where they need to be.
Make and maintain all cast/crew contact sheets, face pages, and any other administrative paperwork as assigned.
Make sure the stage floor is swept and mopped before every tech rehearsal and performance.
Run the deck during the tech rehearsals and performances. This includes managing deck crew, knowing all placement and movement of scenic pieces and props, and keep an accurate run sheet for all crew as well as the Production Manager and Stage Manager.
Care for the facilities, including preparing rehearsal halls before the start of each day, returning space to neutral, and assuming responsibility for safety and maintenance of building on performance dates.
Be on site for all performances; respond to emergencies and problems with maturity and intelligence.
Be the first to arrive and the last to leave all rehearsals and performances.
Attend and supervise strikes (along with Technical Supervisor).
Communicate and enforce OTE expectations and rules.
Assist with the organization of the costume storage, maintain costumes throughout the run by tending to show notes, repairs, etc., production laundry (washing, drying, ironing, & steaming), stitching: alterations & builds as assigned.
Be fully prepared to step into the Stage Manager's role as needed.
Communicate with Cast Supervisor and Entertainment Manager (and other staff members, including artistic staff, marketing office, HR, and park services.) with day-to-day casting and entertainment operations.
Assist with events and daily park performances when needed.
Help maintain a safe and respectful work environment.
Other Duties as assigned.

Education, Skill & Work Experience Requirements
Minimum availability of 24 hours per week
Adept knowledge of Microsoft Office
Basic understanding of Script Analysis/Breakdown
Basic understanding of theatrical terms, processes, and paperwork
Must be responsible and detail oriented.
Must have excellent communication and writing skills.
Must be polite, enthusiastic, and work well in a team environment.
Must be creative and willing to think outside of the box.
Must be comfortable using social media.
Must be able to maintain a level head in high stress situations.
Must have an interest in casting and entertainment coordination.
Be prompt to all scheduled meetings and workdays.
Must dress appropriately.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Must be professional. You are representing Old Tucson Entertainment
Follow rules set forth by OTE HR department.
At times you will be privy to information not for public knowledge. Must keep all work-related information confidential.

Work Environment:
Some time spent in an office setting and production.
Most time spent around the park and event spaces where uneven surfaces and extreme weather conditions may exist.

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