A PART FOR YOU HERE
Stage Manager
Keep the people, details, and creative process moving together—from pre-production and rehearsals to the final performance and wrap-up.
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At a glance
The opportunity, at a glance.
- Reports to
- Producer / Director
- Position
- Nonexempt · part-time / seasonal
- Compensation
- $22 per hour
- Location
- Sacramento
- Availability
- Flexible evening and weekend hours; multiple productions may be available.
Responsibilities
Make every moving part work together.
Communication and coordination
Serve as a liaison among the director, cast, crew, and families. Coordinate production meetings, schedules, and expectations; communicate promptly and solve problems professionally.
Rehearsals and performances
Track attendance, prepare rehearsal spaces, record blocking, lines, and cues, and keep rehearsals on time. Support cast readiness, manage cues, supervise backstage crew and volunteers, and uphold safety. Coordinate strike and the return of materials.
Production records and wrap-up
Maintain the prompt book, reports, schedules, inventory logs, and production notes. Support post-show family communications and feedback.
Qualifications
Steady leadership. Thoughtful preparation.
Required qualifications
48 college units or a passing paraeducator exam, which NorCal can help facilitate; a negative TB test; DOJ/FBI clearance; and a passion for working with young people.
Relevant experience
Stage-management or educational-theatre experience is desired, with strong organization, time management, attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Backstage judgment
Work calmly under pressure, understand technical equipment and theatre safety, follow school policies and production protocols, and remain actively engaged in supervising students.
Community and teamwork
Patience, ethical conduct, respect, cultural competency, and a collaborative approach. Multilingual skills alongside English are valued.
Work environment
Ready for an active production environment.
The role involves continual speaking, walking, and standing, with frequent sitting, reaching, bending, grasping, kneeling, and squatting. It may require lifting, carrying, or exerting up to 25 pounds and communicating clearly in noisy settings.
Work with unpredictable student behavior, stressful situations, and emergencies using sound judgment and mandated-reporting practices. Support a positive, inclusive learning environment.
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Use our application form to share your experience and interest in this position. NorCal Arts is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace; hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.