Position The Lakeville Area Arts Center is seeking Community Theatre Staff to join our team for the 2026-2027 Expressions Theatre season. Immediate opportunities include Stage and Props Managers , alongside open calls for other production team roles .

Stage Manager:

Serves as the central operational leader, driving communication between the cast, director, and crew while managing rehearsals, backstage execution, and live performance logistics.

Props Manager:

Leads creative research and procurement, managing the show's budget to source, design, and maintain authentic stage properties. Open until all positions are filled. Major Areas of Accountability Stage Manager Participate in bringing the director's vision for a production to fruition. Communicate any cast concerns to director and Arts Center Manager. Assist in running auditions and maintaining all resumes, headshots, and cast lists. Stage Manager will be the main communicator between cast, director, producer, and props manager. Maintain all props and movable set pieces during performances. This may include the supervision and use of items such as a fog machine. May also involve working with technicians throughout each performance. Collaborate with the producer to collect headshots and bios for the show program. Prepare space and materials for rehearsals and performances. Assist in striking set and clean up after final performance. Props Manager Participate in bringing the director's vision for a production to fruition. Plan with director (sometimes choreographer) to determine all prop needs. Research historical and cultural context of the production in order to choose props from the appropriate time period and region. Design and/or procure all props needed for each character. Collaborate with director to ensure appropriate props are secured. Communicate with cast members to ensure appropriate usage, care and storage of all props. Manage and stay within provided props budget. Communicate with Arts Center staff to purchase or be reimbursed for purchases. Attend 1-2 evening rehearsals and pre-production meetings. Place all props in appropriate storage locations and add them to Prop inventory.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Is under the immediate general and technical supervision of the Arts Center Manager. Responds to requests or inquiries from the production director, producer, and props manager. Communicates and works effectively with other City personnel and patrons.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Sharp eye for detail. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work a variety of hours, including evenings and weekends. Qualifications High school diploma or G.E.D. Proven work experience in community theatre, as a Props Manager, Stage manager, or community theatre related roles.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant training, certificates or job shadowing.