PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Run and call main stage, chamber opera, artist recitals, and season gala productions.

• Coordinate and supervise the main stage rehearsals and call the performances as contracted and in accordance with the process and policies determined by the Director of Production.
• ​​Determine, hire, and supervise the main stage, chamber opera, artist recital and select Marketing and Development events stage management staff.
• Responsibly direct the workflow for yourself and the stage management staff. 
• Maintain the Stage Manager’s score and company production records as needed. 

• Review and manage budgets for Stage Management staff and rehearsal/performance operations.  

• Maintain consistent, open communication and interaction with all parties involved in the productions.  

• Determine, procure, and maintain supplies needed for the smooth operation of the Stage Management group.

• Read, understand, and tape out rehearsal ground plans in the rehearsal room prior to the 1^st day of rehearsals. 

• Coordinate and communicate rehearsal needs with various departments prior to 1^st day for rehearsal.   

RESPONSIBILTY AND AUTHORITY:

                                           Stage Management Staff Communication: 

• Ensure flow of information about company activities.
• Help mediate departmental issues.
• Monitor, evaluate, and execute corrective action when necessary.
• Encourage and provide opportunities for transparent communication.
• Motivate and inspire stage management staff to do their best work on all assignments.
• Maintain department safety program.
• Interface and communicate clearly with the labor union reps and job stewards.
• Teach and demonstrate stage management skills to the Production Assistant, P&P tour stage manager, and stage management interns.

                                                              Stage Management Materials & Equipment:

• Determine needs, obtain best possible price and materials, arrange for purchase and delivery in a timely fashion.

                                                         Internal Relationships:

• Maintain positive working relationship with all SO Employees.
• Collaborate with Creative Team Members and SO Production and

Artistic Staff

External Relationships:

• Communicate with other opera companies as needed regarding Rental and Co-Production materials and information as it applies to the successful running of rehearsal and performances.

 QUALIFICATIONS:  

Required Qualifications

• The candidate must be an AGMA member in good standing, make an application to join AGMA, or become a non-member fee payor. 

Required Skills                                 

• Organization, initiative, innovation, efficiency, accuracy.  Ability to organize and prioritize a wide variety of projects and meet all established deadlines. 
• Ability to read and follow sheet music. 
• Ability to read and understand scenic ground plans, centerline sections, and line set schedules.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.  
• Flexibility to function with constantly changing priorities and schedules. 
• Excellent communication skills.  
• Good research skills.  
• Must maintain high personal standards including punctuality and reliability. 
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel preferred (PROPARED Calendar Software is a plus).  

 Required Experience and Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience managing rehearsals and performances.
• Demonstrated experience calling performances. (Knowledge of the Opera canon a plus.)
• Working knowledge and implementation of safety standards.

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS  

Transportation

The candidate must have reliable transportation.

Background Check

Seattle Opera engages a third-party vendor to conduct background checks for all employees. Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate successfully passing the background check.  Any information unrelated to job duties will not be evaluated or have an adverse impact on employment.

START DATE                                   

March 2024

 COMPENSATION

Compensation is paid weekly in accordance with the AGMA collective bargaining rates plus 15% overscale.  

FY23 Stage Management base rate + 15% is $2,049 per week.  

The weekly rate will be adjusted to reflect future AGMA rates as needed.

 BENEFITS

Seattle Opera currently provides the following benefits to full time employees:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurances 
• Life, Accident and Disability Insurance 
• Employee-funded 403(b) Savings Plan 
• 2 weeks of vacation time per year (first year accrual rate) 
• 10 paid holidays plus 3 personal days per year 
• 12 days of sick time per year 
• Fully funded Orca Regional Passport card OR 50% funded parking pass 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Seattle Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal access and opportunity to anyone who qualifies, regardless of sex, race, age, color, religion, mental or physical disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and/or military status.   Seattle Opera is committed to racial equity and to dismantling historic barriers of oppression.

 Learn more about our commitment to Equity:  Seattle Opera Equity Plan

Applications  will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Those received by December 22, 2023, will have priority consideration.