Production Stage Manager

5 days ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Rail Events Productions Inc Full time
Job Title: Production Stage Manager

Division/Department: Rail Events Productions/Run Crew

Reports To: Vice President Director of Production & Production Stage Manager

Type of position: Exempt/Salary

Employee Classification: Seasonal

Compensation: $1,100 / week dependent on location

Job Summary:

As a Production Stage Manager at Rail Events Productions Inc, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for delivering a unique and immersive experience on board a moving train. The Polar Express Train Ride is an hour-long experience that combines theatre, music, and storytelling to create a magical atmosphere for guests of all ages.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Work with Production Staff during pre-production to ensure a smooth and efficient setup.
  2. Manage rehearsals under the Director and Production Stage Manager to bring the show to life.
  3. Collaborate with Production Stage Managers to setup/teardown rehearsal space, record blocking, reset props, and run sound during rehearsal and tech.
  4. Oversee the logistics of the artistic creation of the event with the guidance of the REP production staff.
  5. Ensure the event is executed within the vision of all artists involved.
  6. Call the show and oversee the cast and crew during the run of the event.
  7. Become familiar with railroad safety rules.
  8. Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers.
  9. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
  1. Prior experience with theatre in non-traditional spaces.
  2. Ability to run a Qlab sound file efficiently during rehearsal.
  3. Able to excel in a fast-paced rehearsal process and tech period that totals about a week's time.
  4. Work well with a cast of more than 50+ actors including minors.
  5. Must be able to take direction from train personnel and comfortable working alongside them in a non-traditional theatre space.
  6. Must be adaptable to changing conditions both on and off the train (train delays, actors/crew out sick, inclement weather).
  7. Perform well under stressful situations with a cool and calm demeanor, as well as spending multiple hours on a moving train in a potentially small space.
  8. Possess a well-spoken manner in personal communications.
  9. Self-motivation and attention to details.
  10. Be physically capable of lifting heavy objects.
Work Environment:

Able to work in cold, snowy, or otherwise inclement winter weather.

Some domestic travel.

Varied schedule requiring evenings, weekends, and overtime.

Able to stand and walk on uneven or unsteady surfaces aboard a moving train.

Time spent in and around active railroad yard(s).



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