Theatre, Music, Dance Stage Manager AY25-26

Theatre, Music, Dance Stage Manager AY25-26 Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term. Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $3,750.00 per course. The Theatre and Performance Studies (TAPS) program Production Manager is responsible for the performance of a variety of managerial, supervisory, organizational, and assisted support duties as they relate to the three TAPS productions of each academic year. The Production Manager works closely with the Division Chair of the Division of Arts and Letters (DAL), the TAPS Artistic Director, the TAPS program faculty, and the Center of Performing Arts (CPA) technical, marketing, and box office staff. Essential Responsibilities Talent and Materials Procurement (25%) Coordinate selection of design, directing, consulting and stage management staff as required per production. Upon identification, work with the Procurement Department in contracting all directing, design and stage management or consulting personnel. Provide all information needed by GSU departments to provide materials, purchase orders, reimbursements, etc. pertaining to each TAPS production. Support and Supervision of Personnel Hired/Registered for Each Production (25%) Provide support to designers and supervise stage management staff during rehearsal and production period. Guide and mentor practicum student stage management staff. Collect all cast biographies and complementary ticket requests by established deadline. Serve as primary liaison between the Director/Guest Director, Designers, and TAPS/CPA staff. Assign interested students (practicum and volunteer) to running crew positions and monitor progress. Collect all creative team biographies and ticket requests by established deadline. Organization and Hand-Off of Technical/Production Rehearsal Period (20%) Attend and facilitate hand-off of technical rehearsals and performances to Stage Management staff. Provide initial supervision of student participants of the running crew as needed. Coordination of Rehearsal and Performance Space, Auditions, and Production Calendar (10%) Draft, publish and edit the production calendar in real‑time. Plan, facilitate and document two production meetings for each production. Schedule space for all auditions, rehearsals and special events. Collaborate with CPA staff to facilitate marketing requests and schedule production photos. Schedule archival recordings and supervise videographer as needed. Organize and supervise the strikes of all TAPS productions. Serve as point‑person for any questions about the show, space and logistics. Other Duties (10%) Budgetary (5%) Draft production budgets in collaboration with the Chair of the DAL. Provide guidance to design/consulting/stage management staff regarding staying within budget. Track expenditures to assure adherence to the established budget. Secure Rights and Scripts from Publisher (5%) Secure rights for TAPS productions when applicable. Purchase or reproduce scripts prior to first rehearsal. Supervisory Responsibility Supervision of Stage Management staff; coordination of designers, consultants and guest directors. Work Environment The work takes place at various places on campus, primarily spaces on and off stage in the Center for Performing Arts. Physical Demands Organization and timely communications. Serving as liaison between guest artists, CPA staff and program faculty. Required Qualifications M.F.A. or terminal degree in Stage Management, Theatre Arts, or a closely related discipline. Documented record of success in production management through academic or professional credits. Documented record of success in stage management through academic or professional credits. Preferred Qualifications Experience with first‑generation, culturally diverse, and non‑traditional students and performers. Experience mentoring students in stage management. Supplemental Information Attach the following documents to your application: Cover letter Resume or CV Transcripts List of three references with current contact information #J-18808-Ljbffr