Stage Manager for Oregon Touring

Portland, OR-based Pendulum Aerial Arts has an immediate opening for a Stage Manager for their show High Art being staged in Klamath Falls, OR on October 22, 2011.The ideal candidate would also be available for a show in Salem, OR on January 21, 2012. There is the possibility that this position will extend into the following season.

Experience:

• Min. 1 year demonstrated stage management experience
• experience stage managing dance, contemporary circus, other types of physical theatre, and/or a touring production a plus
• strong written and verbal communication skills

Pre-tour:

• attend rehearsals, make notes and updates to existing cue sheets (see dates below)
• Other pre-tour tasks might include work with director on interfacing with presenters/venues on logistics such as:
• reviewing tech specs including what each party is responsible for
  • determining union regulations & guidelines, when applicable 
  • staffing (in-house vs Pendulum crew) 
  • gear sourcing, when applicable On Tour:
    • Call all shows
    •  Interface with venues and Pendulum staff to ensure efficient load in/load out
    • Be primary point person for all crew & company (in-house & Pendulum)
    • Prepare all call sheets and communicate with company members
    • Set & manage props, costume change areas pre-show
    • Manage transportation and lodging details for company where applicable
    • Prepared to assist w/ manual tasks for load in/load out

Stage Manager must be available for the following dates:

• starting asap: Portland-based rehearsals on Tuesdays from 7-9pm and Sundays from 11am-1pm. An additional weekly rehearsal will be added starting October 10. Exactly day and time TBD.
• October 19-23, 2011 (Klamath Falls, OR) Ideally, stage manager would also be available for:
• January 19-22, 2011 (Salem, OR) Portland-based rehearsal time TBD

This is a paid position to start immediately. Fee for Klamath Falls is $675. Rehearsal pay, terms and rate will be negotiated based on production budgets and fee requirements.

Send resumes and professional references to:  Suzanne Kenney, Executive & Artistic Director, 503-319-5486, pendulumaerialarts@gmail.com.