Job Description
Job Title: Stage Manager
Division/Department: Rail Events Productions/Run Crew
Reports To: Vice President Director of Production & Production Stage Manager
Type of position: Exempt/Salary
Employee Classification: Seasonal
Compensation: $1,100 / week dependent on location
Job Summary: Stage Managers work in teams of two running The Polar Express Train Ride event. The Polar Express Train Ride is an hour-long immersive experience on board a moving train. Cheerful actors are in each train car interacting with the guests singing holiday carols, performing scripted scenes, and reading the book, among other exciting activities. The experience is loved by all generations, bringing together friends and family for an unforgettable holiday tradition.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Work with Production Staff during preproduction
- Manage rehearsals under the Director and Production Stage Manager
- Work with Production Stage Managers to setup/teardown rehearsal space, record blocking, reset props, and run sound during rehearsal and tech.
- Manage the logistics of the artistic creation of the event with the guidance of the REP production staff
- Responsible for seeing that the event is executed within the vision of all artists involved
- Call the show and oversee the cast and crew during the run of the event
- Become familiar with railroad safety rules
- Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education, Skill & Work Experience Requirements - Prior experience with theatre in non-traditional spaces
- Ability to run a Qlab sound file efficiently during rehearsal
- Able to excel in a fast-paced rehearsal process and tech period that totals about a week's time
- Work well with a cast of more than 50+ actors including minors
- Must be able to take direction from train personnel and comfortable working alongside them in a non-traditional theatre space
- Must be adaptable to changing conditions both on and off the train (train delays, actors/crew out sick, inclement weather)
- Perform well under stressful situations with a cool and calm demeanor, as well as spending multiple hours on a moving train in a potentially small space.
- Possess a well-spoken manner in personal communications
- Self-motivation and attention to details
- Be physically capable of lifting heavy objects
Work Environment: - Able to work in cold, snowy, or otherwise inclement winter weather
- Some domestic travel
- Varied schedule requiring evenings, weekends, and overtime
- Able to stand and walk on uneven or unsteady surfaces aboard a moving train
- Time spent in and around active railroad yard(s)
What's in it for you?- Join the cast and crew of a one-of-a-kind Broadway-stye performance on a moving train
- Amazing opportunity for folks starting out in their theater career
- Serve others and create a world of make believe and magic
- Great industry pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connections
- Enrich and positively impact the holiday experience for all - big and small
- Be part of an inclusive team in a supportive environment with high expectations for self and your fellow teammates
- Catered meals for 5-show days
- Comp tickets for your friends and family
- Potential for end of season bonus
Working on The Polar Express Train Ride is unlike anything you will ever do. This immersive experience is entirely unique to Rail Events Productions. The challenge of producing a full-length production on a moving train is one of the most rewarding experiences as an artist or technician. With a total cast and crew of 40-50 people onsite every day and the possibility of over 2,000 guests, our days can be chaotic. With such a fast-paced environment, the team at Rail Events Productions takes care to properly support and teach everyone the best ways to accomplish their jobs. We strive to build a space where employees are safe and encouraged to grow throughout their time with the company. Knowing we work long days throughout our season we do our best to support our local teams through the busy schedule that is our holiday season.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Work experience placement, Seasonal work, Local area, Gangs, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,