Job Title: Stage Manager THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
Division/Department: Rail Events Productions/Run Crew
Reports To: Production Manager & Production Stage Manager
Type of position: Exempt/Salary Employee Classification: Seasonal
Location: Perris, CA
Compensation: $1,350 / weekly
Job Summary:
Stage Managers work with Production Stage Management and to execute the operating season of THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride event. Stage Managers facilitate rehearsals and technical rehearsals for a cast of 50-60 performers. During daily operations, Stage Managers work with cast, crew, and railroad representatives to run multi-show days to ensure timely execution of each event.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Work with Production Staff during pre-production
- Manage rehearsals under the Director and Production Stage Manager
- Work in a team of two to setup/teardown rehearsal space, record blocking, reset props, and run sound during rehearsal and tech.
- Call the show and oversee the cast and crew during the run of the event
- Steward the execution of all performances within the vision of the national production staff
- Become familiar with and reinforce company and railroad safety policies
- Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Education, Skill & Work Experience Requirements
- Prior experience with theatre in non-traditional spaces
- Able to excel in a fast-paced rehearsal process and tech period
- Work with a cast of 50+ actors, including minors
- Must be able to take instructions from train personnel
- Must be adaptable to changing conditions both on and off the train (train delays, actors/crew out sick, inclement weather)
- Perform well under stressful situations with a cool and calm demeanor, as well as spending multiple hours on a moving train in a small space
- Possess a well-spoken manner in personal communications
- Self-motivation and attention to details
- Experience using Qlab, Google SuiteBe physically capable of lifting heavy objects
- Must be willing to travel within the United StatesMust be 18 or over
Work Environment:- Majority of time spent in an event setting
- Varied schedules requiring evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays
- Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Varying temperatures and weather conditions; both indoor and outdoor
- Able to stand and walk on uneven or unsteady surfaces aboard a moving train
- Time spent in and around an active railroad yard
What’s in it for you?- Serve others and create a world of make-believe and magic
- Competitive pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connections
- Enrich and positively impact the experience for all – big and small
- Be part of an inclusive team in a supportive environment with high expectations for self and your fellow teammates
- Catered meals for 5-show days
- Comp tickets for your friends and family
- Potential for end of season bonus
Working on THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride is unlike anything you will ever do. This immersive experience is entirely unique to Rail Events Productions. The challenge of producing a full-length production on a moving train is one of the most rewarding experiences as an artist or technician. With a total cast, crew and front-of-house employees of 60-75 people onsite every day and the possibility of over 2,000 guests, our days can be chaotic. With such a fast-paced environment, the team at Rail Events Productions takes care to properly support and teach everyone the best ways to accomplish their jobs. We strive to build a space where employees are safe and encouraged to grow throughout their time with the company.
Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
