TITLE: PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
STATUS: FTE, Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Production
ORIGINAL DATE: 04/2025
SALARY RANGE: $51,000 - $57,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits package
Position Summary
The Production Stage Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing all aspects of stage management related to rehearsals, performances, and production logistics. This individual works closely with artistic staff, choreographers, dancers, designers, and technical teams to support and uphold Atlanta Ballet’s artistic vision and performance standards. The ideal candidate is experienced in managing large-scale productions, reads music fluently, and has a strong background in working with professional dancers and union crews.
Primary Responsibilities
Planning & Pre-Production
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to [email protected] for consideration.
Atlanta Ballet believes that diversity, equity, inclusion, and access are critical to our success and growth as an institution as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain uniquely qualified and talented
candidates from a diverse pool. Our goal is to be reflective, both onstage and off, and at all job levels, of the audiences we engage. Atlanta Ballet is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
STATUS: FTE, Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Production
ORIGINAL DATE: 04/2025
SALARY RANGE: $51,000 - $57,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits package
Position Summary
The Production Stage Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing all aspects of stage management related to rehearsals, performances, and production logistics. This individual works closely with artistic staff, choreographers, dancers, designers, and technical teams to support and uphold Atlanta Ballet’s artistic vision and performance standards. The ideal candidate is experienced in managing large-scale productions, reads music fluently, and has a strong background in working with professional dancers and union crews.
Primary Responsibilities
Planning & Pre-Production
- Coordinate all stage management needs for company productions, tours, and special events
- Liaise with artistic, production, and technical teams to prepare studios and performance venues
- Develop and maintain all essential production documentation (e.g., cue books, schedules, reports)
- Facilitate communication between chorographers, designers, and production departments
- Manage rehearsal logistics, including seating arrangements, props, scenic elements, and media playback
- Support production rentals and oversee inventory and road box preparations
- Oversee archival recordings schedule and distribution of rehearsals and performances
- Ensure safety protocols, provide basic first aid and create and manage all Workers Comp files
- Lead all technical rehearsals and performances, calling cues for all departments
- Supervise backstage operations, ensuring a safe and organized environment for dancers and crew
- Coordinate load-ins, load-outs, and venues transitions in collaboration with production staff
- Maintain clear and timely communication through rehearsal and performance reports
- Ensure accurate archival documentation and proper post-show wrap-up procedures
- 3-5 years professional stage management experience (dance or ballet experience strongly preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in Stage Management, Theatre, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency in reading music and calling cues from a score (candidates will be tested in person)
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication stills
- Experience working in union environments (AGMA/IATSE)
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, QLab, and media software)
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to work evenings/weekends and travel as needed
- Physical ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to [email protected] for consideration.
Atlanta Ballet believes that diversity, equity, inclusion, and access are critical to our success and growth as an institution as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain uniquely qualified and talented
candidates from a diverse pool. Our goal is to be reflective, both onstage and off, and at all job levels, of the audiences we engage. Atlanta Ballet is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.