Theater Stage Manager (SMC Student Only)

The Theater Stage Manager will assist in producing the Fall 2026 Theater Production at SMC directed by Prof. Kate Roark. Job duties include:

• Must be available in the evenings from 5:45-9:15 Mondays through Thursdays for rehearsals, and the weekend of the performances.
• Take down detailed notes about the blocking choices decided on during rehearsals. These notes often include rough sketches to show actor/set positions. (NACE Career and Self Development)
• Be “on book” to give lines to actors after the “off book” deadline. (NACE Communication, Teamwork)
• Call cues from the booth during tech and dress rehearsals as well as performances. (NACE Leadership)
• Help set up and put away set and props needed for rehearsal (NACE Teamwork)
• Sweep the stage nightly
• Keep track of conflicts actors have with rehearsal times, and keep records about on time/late arrival of actors to rehearsals.
• Maintain good communication with Dr. Roark and the cast about any conflicts and issues that may disrupt the scheduled rehearsals or work times. (NACE Communication, Teamwork)
• Gather all cast and crew phone numbers and create a group communication hub (GroupMe has been our historical choice) and send out updates to the group as needed. (NACE Communication, Teamwork)
• Create a master Cue script, with all light and sound cues, for use during tech and dress rehearsals and performances.
• Other duties may be assigned