Production Stage Manager (Upper School Musical)

Production Stage Manager (Upper School Musical)

Status: Temporary, Non-Exempt

Reports To: Theatre Teacher & Arts Department Producer

Revision Date: 09/25/2026

At Pacific Ridge School, our mission statement drives all of our work: In a community that fosters academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement, Pacific Ridge School prepares students for college and a purposeful life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• From November 4, 2026, through March 20, 2027, collaborate with the Arts Department Producer and the director of the play to stage manage the upper-school musical, Little Shop of Horrors
• Take full responsibility for the stage management of the upper-school musical.
• Attend production meetings as mutually agreed upon by the director of the play, the Arts Department Producer, and all relevant design personnel
• When applicable, manage and guide the training of student assistant stage managers, providing detailed, effective instruction and delegating responsibilities as appropriate
• At all times, strive to ensure and cultivate safe, equitable, inclusive, pleasant, and professional educational and working environments for the students and production staff
• In close collaboration with the director of the play, help to maintain order and timeliness during rehearsals and performances
• Create, manage, and maintain the production script, recording all blocking and cues
• Record all rehearsal notes, line notes, cues, and blocking
• Disseminate the production schedule and rehearsal/performance reports to the cast, director, Arts Department Producer, and production staff
• In coordination with the Arts Department Producer, director, and designers, oversee the proper care and management of the stage, rehearsal space, props, costumes, set pieces, stagehands, and any other production elements
• Issue calls to the actors and run crew prior to and during performances and facilitate communication between the front- and back-of-house staff
• Call all cues during the run of performances
• Ensure the continuity of performances

Production Information

• Director                        Heidi Handelsman
• Rehearsal Venue          PRS Blackbox Theatre (6269 El Fuerte St, Carlsbad, CA 92009)
• Performance Venue     Ritz Theater (301 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025)
• Rehearsal Times          Typically Monday thru Friday, 3:15-5:15pm
• Auditions                     November 18-20, 2026
• First Rehearsal             December 7, 2026 (No rehearsals December 18, 2026, thru January 3, 2027; and February 13-21, 2027)
• Tech/Dress Rehearsal  March 9-12, 2027
• Dress Rehearsal           March 15-17, 2027
• Performances               March 18-20, 2027

Qualifications

• Prior stage management experience in professional or educational setting required
• Students currently pursuing degrees in stage management or related field strongly considered
• Professional experience and/or advanced degree in stage management or related field preferred

Compensation: $18 per hour with a total earning potential of $6,200