Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from AMDA College of the Performing Arts
Job overview
The Stage Manager (Part-Time) at AMDA College of the Performing Arts supports theatre event management at the Los Angeles campus, impacting student performances and production quality.
Responsibilities and impact
The Stage Manager attends all rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances, acts as a liaison between student performers and staff, creates and distributes reports, records blocking, and takes notes at production meetings, primarily working weeknights and some weekends.
Compensation and benefits
The position pays $28 to $35 per hour, is fully in-person, and requires a background and reference check; no additional benefits are specified.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and at least 2 years of professional stage management experience.
Work environment and culture
AMDA values diversity, inclusivity, and equity, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds and fostering a supportive environment for all students and staff.
Company information
AMDA College of the Performing Arts is a leading performing arts college with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, offering various degrees and certificates taught by industry professionals.
Job location and travel
The role is based at AMDA's Los Angeles campus and requires full in-person attendance.
Unique job features
The position offers flexible scheduling based on department needs and focuses on supporting student theatre productions with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Company overview
AMDA College of the Performing Arts is a prestigious institution specializing in training students for careers in the performing arts, including acting, music theatre, and dance. They generate revenue through tuition fees, workshops, and summer programs. Founded in 1964, AMDA has campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, offering students access to industry professionals and performance opportunities. The college is renowned for its rigorous curriculum and notable alumni who have achieved success in Broadway, film, and television.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your professional stage management experience, emphasizing your ability to coordinate rehearsals, technical runs, and performances, as well as your communication skills acting as a liaison between performers and production staff.
Showcase your organizational skills by detailing your experience creating and distributing rehearsal and performance reports, and your ability to take detailed notes during production meetings, reflecting the responsibilities listed.
Apply through multiple platforms, including AMDA College of the Performing Arts' official careers page and LinkedIn, to maximize your chances of being noticed for this part-time role.
Connect with current stage managers or production staff at AMDA on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as asking about the unique challenges of managing productions at AMDA or expressing enthusiasm for their educational mission and diverse student body.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'stage management,' 'rehearsal coordination,' 'production meetings,' 'student liaison,' and 'technical rehearsals' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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