What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stage Management Production Assistant position at Barrington Stage Company?
Stage Management Production Assistant
Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires is seeking three Stage Management Production Assistants to join our team in Pittsfield, MA for the 2025 summer season.
Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs. BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.
Duties:
- Work closely with Production Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Managers to keep rehearsal rooms on schedule.
- Assist with tracking props and changes during the rehearsal process
- Assisting in the creation of paperwork necessary for backstage tracking
- Being on deck during productions and supporting the Stage Crew & Stage Management Team.
- Maintain and update stage management inventory
- Assist in the purchasing/ordering of stage management supplies
- Assist in tracking stage management expenses
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment
- Other duties as assigned
Skills:
- Stage management experience required; familiarity with Equity guidelines a plus
- Knowledge of other technical areas is a plus
- Strong interpersonal skills to interface with staff, interns, and artists
- Should know Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite
- Strong stage management paperwork skills
- Must be comfortable standing for extended periods
- Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
This position reports to the Stage Managers and Production Management. It is a full-time, seasonal position.
Contract A: 5/5/2025 through 8/31/2025 SG1 BQ2
Contract B: 5/12/2025 through 9/7/2025 BQ1 SG3
Pay is $746.15 weekly non-exempt, with housing included.
Salary : $746
