Stage Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Program : Cultural Arts

Reports : Technical and Production Manager

Status : On-Call / Relief, Regular, Non-Exempt

Benefits : Sick Accruals

Center’s Mission :

Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : Cultural Arts produces theatre and performances at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s 200-seat Renberg Theatre and 50-seat Davidson / Valentini Theatre, in addition to curating visual art exhibitions in the Advocate & Gochis Galleries. An award-winning producer in the greater Los Angeles area, the Los Angles LGBT Center’s Lily Tomlin / Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center presents performances and exhibits that illuminate the trials, triumphs, and truths of the LGBTQ+ community through theatre, music, dance, comedy, and visual art.

JOB SUMMARY : As scheduled and under the general supervision of the Technical and Production Manager, the Stage Manager works with Cultural Arts events team and artists to program lights and sound, rehearse and run performances, complete nightly show reports, and occasionally work as the front of house manager. The Stage Manager serves as the representative from the Cultural Arts Department and reports directly to offsite leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Program lighting and audio / visual equipment and programs for Cultural Arts events and troubleshoot AV issues before, during, and after performances.
• Run assigned technical elements during the production, including ETC Eos Family lighting console, QLab, or other sound on a digital console.
• Set-up and break down each performance within the allotted time in coordination with Center technicians.
• Manage talent, giving appropriate calls prior to performances, ensuring rehearsals and performances stay on schedule.
• Manage event technicians and lead tech team through successful events.
• Follow security procedures particularly with respect to safety, equipment, and access.
• Monitor condition of equipment and supplies and report any problems or needs.
• Provide post-event feedback relating to event, equipment, and facility, including formatted rehearsal and performance reports, sent in a timely manner following the rehearsal or event.
• Participate in staff meetings, special events, and other activities as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical / physical / mental condition, pregnancy / childbirth and related medical condition, age, marital status, or veteran status.

The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state and local laws. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org