Theater Stage Manager (SMC Student Only) in Spartanburg, South Carolina at Spartanburg Methodist College

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