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DMR Adventures
Youth Musical Theatre Stage Manager & Student Mentor
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A Producer plans and coordinates elements needed to create a film, television show, theater production, musical production or radio show. Works with writers, composers and artistic directors to develop ideas and scripts; oversees rehearsals or production schedule and budget; recruits financing to support production and marketing costs; negotiates distribution agreements. May also work on television or radio advertisements.
$65,899 / year median in Virginia
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Youth Musical Theatre Stage Manager & Student Mentor202627 MainStage SeasonDMR Adventures is seeking organized, dependable, and collaborative Stage Managers for our 202627 productions in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Founded in 2009, DMR Adventures is an award-winning performing arts academy specializing in musical theatre education and performance opportunities for young artists.
Our planned 202627 MainStage season includes:
Disneys The Aristocats KIDSLegally Blonde JR.Annie JR.How to Train Your Dragon JR.Seussical KIDSOne additional production to be announcedApplicants may apply for one production or indicate an interest in being considered for multiple productions during the season.
Position OverviewThe Stage Manager supports the organization, communication, safety, and day-to-day operation of the rehearsal and performance process.
This is a highly collaborative and communication-focused position requiring regular interaction with students, families, creative team members, production staff, student leaders, volunteers, and DMR Adventures administration.
The ideal candidate can maintain a calm, positive, and structured environment while managing schedules, production information, rehearsal needs, backstage operations, and professional communications.
At DMR Adventures, the rehearsal process is educational as well as artistic. The Stage Manager helps students learn appropriate rehearsal etiquette, backstage procedures, theatrical terminology, personal responsibility, communication, preparedness, and respect for the collaborative production process.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities may include:
Serving as a central communication link among the creative team, production staff, students, families, and DMR Adventures administrationAttending designated rehearsals, production meetings, run-throughs, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performancesHelping rehearsals begin and end on timeMaintaining accurate attendance recordsTracking performer conflicts, absences, and scheduling informationRecording blocking, transitions, scene changes, and production notesPreparing and distributing rehearsal reports, performance reports, call sheets, run sheets, and other production documentsMaintaining current contact sheets, calendars, cue sheets, and production paperworkSupporting the Director, Vocal Music Director, and Choreographer during rehearsalsTracking relevant costume, prop, scenery, sound, lighting, projection, and technical needsCommunicating production needs and unresolved concerns to the appropriate staff membersCoordinating backstage traffic, entrances, exits, scene changes, and performer readinessEstablishing and reinforcing backstage proceduresCoordinating or calling lighting, sound, projection, and scene-change cues, depending on the needs of the productionSupervising or coordinating student assistants, run crew members, and backstage volunteers when applicableReinforcing rehearsal etiquette, backstage safety, and production expectationsSupporting student sign-in, dismissal, and other supervision procedures as assignedCommunicating concerns promptly, accurately, and professionallyHelping create a calm, respectful, inclusive, and encouraging environment for young performersFollowing all DMR Adventures safety, supervision, and communication policiesCommunicationThe Stage Manager may be responsible for preparing and sending production communications to families, staff, and creative team members.
Communications should be professional, timely, organized, welcoming, and easy to understand.
Responsibilities may include:
Sending rehearsal plans, calls, schedule updates, reminders, deadlines, and performance informationEnsuring that communications include accurate dates, times, locations, expectations, and action itemsPreparing and distributing rehearsal reports and production updatesCommunicating directly and respectfully with students during rehearsals and performancesReinforcing expectations in a calm, clear, and age-appropriate mannerResponding professionally to routine questions from families, staff, and creative team membersKeeping the creative and production teams informed so that everyone is working from the same current informationDirecting questions or concerns to the appropriate DMR Adventures staff member when they fall outside the Stage Managers roleCommunicating absences, conflicts, safety concerns, behavioral concerns, and production needs promptlyMaintaining appropriate confidentiality when handling student, family, or personnel informationFollowing established communication procedures and including appropriate DMR Adventures staff members in relevant correspondenceMaintaining a professional and solution-oriented tone during stressful or changing circumstancesCandidates must be able to adjust their communication style appropriately when working with children, teenagers, families, teaching artists, administrators, volunteers, and production staff.
Youth Leadership and MentorshipDMR Adventures provides youth leadership and production-training opportunities. Depending on the production, the Stage Manager may work with one or more student stage-management or production assistants.
These students may be learning about:
Rehearsal organizationAttendance and check-in proceduresProduction paperworkBlocking notationBackstage operationsProps and scene changesRun crew responsibilitiesCueing and performance proceduresProfessional theatrical communicationThe Stage Manager should be comfortable:
Assigning clear, age-appropriate responsibilities to student leadersExplaining stage-management procedures and terminologyModeling professional written and verbal communicationTeaching students how to prepare reports, track information, and support rehearsalsDemonstrating organized and safe backstage practicesProviding constructive feedback and appropriate supervisionHelping students develop confidence, independence, accountability, and sound judgmentTeaching students when to make a decision and when to ask an adult staff member for assistanceThe professional Stage Manager remains responsible for the overall organization, communication, safety, and successful operation of the production.
Educational ApproachThe Stage Manager is not expected to serve as the productions primary acting, music, or dance instructor. However, the Stage Manager plays an important role in helping young people understand how a theatrical production functions.
Stage Managers should be prepared to:
Explain rehearsal and backstage procedures clearlyTeach students how to check in, prepare for rehearsal, remain attentive, and follow callsReinforce punctuality, preparedness, quiet backstage behavior, and respect for shared spacesIntroduce and reinforce appropriate stage-management and production terminologyEncourage age-appropriate independence and accountabilityModel calm, clear, respectful, and professional communicationCorrect behavior constructively and consistentlyHelp students understand how every member of the company contributes to the success and safety of the productionThe goal is not only to complete a successful performance, but also to help students become more responsible, informed, and collaborative theatre artists.
QualificationsIdeal candidates will have experience in educational, youth, community, collegiate, or professional theatre settings.
We are especially interested in applicants who are:
Organized, dependable, prepared, and detail-orientedCalm and effective under pressureStrong written and verbal communicatorsAble to write clear, professional emails and production communicationsComfortable communicating with children, teenagers, families, teaching artists, administrators, and production staffComfortable managing multiple priorities and changing circumstancesConfident working with children and teenagersAble to maintain structure while remaining patient and encouragingFamiliar with rehearsal procedures, backstage operations, and theatrical terminologyAble to create and maintain accurate production paperworkComfortable using email, shared documents, calendars, spreadsheets, and other production-management toolsAble to give directions and corrections clearly without being dismissive or unnecessarily harshAble to determine which information should be communicated, documented, escalated, or kept confidentialCommitted to maintaining appropriate professional boundariesCommitted to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environmentAble to exercise sound judgment and escalate concerns appropriatelyComfortable mentoring and supervising student assistants or emerging theatre artistsPrevious stage-management experience is strongly preferred. Experience with youth theatre, Broadway Junior, or Broadway KIDS productions is especially helpful.
Selected candidates must be willing to complete any required background screening before working with students.
SchedulingStage Managers will receive the complete rehearsal, technical rehearsal, and performance calendar before making a final commitment.
Attendance expectations vary by production. The Stage Manager will generally be expected to maintain a consistent presence throughout the rehearsal process, with increased attendance as the production approaches run-throughs, technical rehearsals, and performances.
Attendance will be required for designated production meetings, major run-throughs, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances, and other identified production dates.
Reasonable conflicts may be accommodated when disclosed and approved in advance, but continuity, reliability, and consistent communication are important for this position.
CompensationThis is a project-based, stipend-paid position.
Compensation ranges from $500 to $1,500 per production, depending on the production schedule, length of the commitment, rehearsal and performance requirements, and scope of responsibilities.
How to ApplyPlease submit:
A rsumA brief cover letter describing your interest in working with DMR AdventuresThe production or productions for which you would like to be consideredProfessional referencesAny known scheduling limitations or recurring conflictsRelevant work samples, such as rehearsal reports, run sheets, cue sheets, call sheets, or other stage-management paperwork, when availablePlease highlight any experience:
Working with children or teenagersStage managing youth, educational, community, collegiate, or professional productionsCoordinating backstage operationsPreparing professional production communicationsCalling performancesSupervising run crews or volunteersMentoring student assistants, interns, or emerging theatre artistsSelected applicants will be contacted to discuss production schedules, responsibilities, availability, communication expectations, mentorship responsibilities, and stipend details.
DMR Adventures welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives. recblid piwvj9ofjlz20tlry0hxsbk05vb2pn
Founded in 2009, DMR Adventures is an award-winning performing arts academy specializing in musical theatre education and performance opportunities for young artists.
Our planned 202627 MainStage season includes:
Disneys The Aristocats KIDSLegally Blonde JR.Annie JR.How to Train Your Dragon JR.Seussical KIDSOne additional production to be announcedApplicants may apply for one production or indicate an interest in being considered for multiple productions during the season.
Position OverviewThe Stage Manager supports the organization, communication, safety, and day-to-day operation of the rehearsal and performance process.
This is a highly collaborative and communication-focused position requiring regular interaction with students, families, creative team members, production staff, student leaders, volunteers, and DMR Adventures administration.
The ideal candidate can maintain a calm, positive, and structured environment while managing schedules, production information, rehearsal needs, backstage operations, and professional communications.
At DMR Adventures, the rehearsal process is educational as well as artistic. The Stage Manager helps students learn appropriate rehearsal etiquette, backstage procedures, theatrical terminology, personal responsibility, communication, preparedness, and respect for the collaborative production process.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities may include:
Serving as a central communication link among the creative team, production staff, students, families, and DMR Adventures administrationAttending designated rehearsals, production meetings, run-throughs, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performancesHelping rehearsals begin and end on timeMaintaining accurate attendance recordsTracking performer conflicts, absences, and scheduling informationRecording blocking, transitions, scene changes, and production notesPreparing and distributing rehearsal reports, performance reports, call sheets, run sheets, and other production documentsMaintaining current contact sheets, calendars, cue sheets, and production paperworkSupporting the Director, Vocal Music Director, and Choreographer during rehearsalsTracking relevant costume, prop, scenery, sound, lighting, projection, and technical needsCommunicating production needs and unresolved concerns to the appropriate staff membersCoordinating backstage traffic, entrances, exits, scene changes, and performer readinessEstablishing and reinforcing backstage proceduresCoordinating or calling lighting, sound, projection, and scene-change cues, depending on the needs of the productionSupervising or coordinating student assistants, run crew members, and backstage volunteers when applicableReinforcing rehearsal etiquette, backstage safety, and production expectationsSupporting student sign-in, dismissal, and other supervision procedures as assignedCommunicating concerns promptly, accurately, and professionallyHelping create a calm, respectful, inclusive, and encouraging environment for young performersFollowing all DMR Adventures safety, supervision, and communication policiesCommunicationThe Stage Manager may be responsible for preparing and sending production communications to families, staff, and creative team members.
Communications should be professional, timely, organized, welcoming, and easy to understand.
Responsibilities may include:
Sending rehearsal plans, calls, schedule updates, reminders, deadlines, and performance informationEnsuring that communications include accurate dates, times, locations, expectations, and action itemsPreparing and distributing rehearsal reports and production updatesCommunicating directly and respectfully with students during rehearsals and performancesReinforcing expectations in a calm, clear, and age-appropriate mannerResponding professionally to routine questions from families, staff, and creative team membersKeeping the creative and production teams informed so that everyone is working from the same current informationDirecting questions or concerns to the appropriate DMR Adventures staff member when they fall outside the Stage Managers roleCommunicating absences, conflicts, safety concerns, behavioral concerns, and production needs promptlyMaintaining appropriate confidentiality when handling student, family, or personnel informationFollowing established communication procedures and including appropriate DMR Adventures staff members in relevant correspondenceMaintaining a professional and solution-oriented tone during stressful or changing circumstancesCandidates must be able to adjust their communication style appropriately when working with children, teenagers, families, teaching artists, administrators, volunteers, and production staff.
Youth Leadership and MentorshipDMR Adventures provides youth leadership and production-training opportunities. Depending on the production, the Stage Manager may work with one or more student stage-management or production assistants.
These students may be learning about:
Rehearsal organizationAttendance and check-in proceduresProduction paperworkBlocking notationBackstage operationsProps and scene changesRun crew responsibilitiesCueing and performance proceduresProfessional theatrical communicationThe Stage Manager should be comfortable:
Assigning clear, age-appropriate responsibilities to student leadersExplaining stage-management procedures and terminologyModeling professional written and verbal communicationTeaching students how to prepare reports, track information, and support rehearsalsDemonstrating organized and safe backstage practicesProviding constructive feedback and appropriate supervisionHelping students develop confidence, independence, accountability, and sound judgmentTeaching students when to make a decision and when to ask an adult staff member for assistanceThe professional Stage Manager remains responsible for the overall organization, communication, safety, and successful operation of the production.
Educational ApproachThe Stage Manager is not expected to serve as the productions primary acting, music, or dance instructor. However, the Stage Manager plays an important role in helping young people understand how a theatrical production functions.
Stage Managers should be prepared to:
Explain rehearsal and backstage procedures clearlyTeach students how to check in, prepare for rehearsal, remain attentive, and follow callsReinforce punctuality, preparedness, quiet backstage behavior, and respect for shared spacesIntroduce and reinforce appropriate stage-management and production terminologyEncourage age-appropriate independence and accountabilityModel calm, clear, respectful, and professional communicationCorrect behavior constructively and consistentlyHelp students understand how every member of the company contributes to the success and safety of the productionThe goal is not only to complete a successful performance, but also to help students become more responsible, informed, and collaborative theatre artists.
QualificationsIdeal candidates will have experience in educational, youth, community, collegiate, or professional theatre settings.
We are especially interested in applicants who are:
Organized, dependable, prepared, and detail-orientedCalm and effective under pressureStrong written and verbal communicatorsAble to write clear, professional emails and production communicationsComfortable communicating with children, teenagers, families, teaching artists, administrators, and production staffComfortable managing multiple priorities and changing circumstancesConfident working with children and teenagersAble to maintain structure while remaining patient and encouragingFamiliar with rehearsal procedures, backstage operations, and theatrical terminologyAble to create and maintain accurate production paperworkComfortable using email, shared documents, calendars, spreadsheets, and other production-management toolsAble to give directions and corrections clearly without being dismissive or unnecessarily harshAble to determine which information should be communicated, documented, escalated, or kept confidentialCommitted to maintaining appropriate professional boundariesCommitted to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environmentAble to exercise sound judgment and escalate concerns appropriatelyComfortable mentoring and supervising student assistants or emerging theatre artistsPrevious stage-management experience is strongly preferred. Experience with youth theatre, Broadway Junior, or Broadway KIDS productions is especially helpful.
Selected candidates must be willing to complete any required background screening before working with students.
SchedulingStage Managers will receive the complete rehearsal, technical rehearsal, and performance calendar before making a final commitment.
Attendance expectations vary by production. The Stage Manager will generally be expected to maintain a consistent presence throughout the rehearsal process, with increased attendance as the production approaches run-throughs, technical rehearsals, and performances.
Attendance will be required for designated production meetings, major run-throughs, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances, and other identified production dates.
Reasonable conflicts may be accommodated when disclosed and approved in advance, but continuity, reliability, and consistent communication are important for this position.
CompensationThis is a project-based, stipend-paid position.
Compensation ranges from $500 to $1,500 per production, depending on the production schedule, length of the commitment, rehearsal and performance requirements, and scope of responsibilities.
How to ApplyPlease submit:
A rsumA brief cover letter describing your interest in working with DMR AdventuresThe production or productions for which you would like to be consideredProfessional referencesAny known scheduling limitations or recurring conflictsRelevant work samples, such as rehearsal reports, run sheets, cue sheets, call sheets, or other stage-management paperwork, when availablePlease highlight any experience:
Working with children or teenagersStage managing youth, educational, community, collegiate, or professional productionsCoordinating backstage operationsPreparing professional production communicationsCalling performancesSupervising run crews or volunteersMentoring student assistants, interns, or emerging theatre artistsSelected applicants will be contacted to discuss production schedules, responsibilities, availability, communication expectations, mentorship responsibilities, and stipend details.
DMR Adventures welcomes applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives. recblid piwvj9ofjlz20tlry0hxsbk05vb2pn