Production Stage Manager (Upper School Musical) - Temporary, Non-Exempt

At Pacific Ridge School, our mission statement drives all of our work: In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life. Essential Duties and Responsibilities From November 4, 2026, through March 20, 2027, collaborate with the Arts Department Producer and the director of the play to stage manage the upper-school musical, TBD Take full responsibility for the stage management of the upper-school musical Attend production meetings as mutually agreed upon by the director of the play, the Arts Department Producer, and all relevant design personnel When applicable, manage and guide the training of student assistant stage managers, providing detailed, effective instruction and delegating responsibilities as appropriate At all times, strive to ensure and cultivate safe, equitable, inclusive, pleasant, and professional educational and working environments for the students and production staff In close collaboration with the director of the play, help to maintain order and timeliness during rehearsals and performances Create, manage, and maintain the production script, recording all blocking and cues Record all rehearsal notes, line notes, cues, and blocking Disseminate the production schedule and rehearsal/performance reports to the cast, director, Arts Department Producer, and production staff In coordination with the Arts Department Producer, director, and designers, oversee the proper care and management of the stage, rehearsal space, props, costumes, set pieces, stagehands, and any other production elements Issue calls to the actors and run crew prior to and during performances and facilitate communication between the front

• and back-of-house staff Call all cues during the run of performances Ensure the continuity of performances Production Information Director
• Heidi Handelsman Rehearsal Venue
• PRS Blackbox Theatre (6269 El Fuerte St, Carlsbad, CA 92009) Performance Venue
• Ritz Theater (301 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025) Rehearsal Times
• Typically Monday thru Friday, 3:15-5:15pm Auditions
• November 18-20, 2026 First Rehearsal
• December 7, 2026 (No rehearsals December 18, 2026, thru January 3, 2027; and February 13-21, 2027) Tech/Dress Rehearsal
• March 9-12, 2027 Dress Rehearsal
• March 15-17, 2027 Performances
• March 18-20, 2027 Qualifications (minimum requirements) Prior stage management experience in professional or educational setting required Students currently pursuing degrees in stage management or related field strongly considered Professional experience and/or advanced degree in stage management or related field preferred Additional Compensation Information $18 per hour with a total earning potential of $6,200