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Job Description / Duties

In an effort to broaden the reach of our recruitment efforts, we are posting an open call for Apprentice Stage Managers and Production Assistants to apply for our 2023 season. The Apprentice Stage Manager positions report to the Stage Manager of a specific show and the Production Assistant positions report to the Production Stage Manager of each venue. The positions are part of the Production team.

Responsibilities:
• Apprentice Stage Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o As a member of the Stage Management team for your production, your duties will be discussed and determined by your Stage Manager and will be tailored to the needs of the Stage Management team and the production, taking into consideration your skills and experience
o Adhere to the Stratford Festival Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures, and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within the reporting structure

• Production Assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o Organizational and administrative support to the Stage Management offices and PSM
o Copy and distribute production memos and post notices regarding company information
o Create, type, and maintain chart work
o Type and distribute daily and weekly schedules
o Answer phones, take messages, and direct calls
o Distribute scheduling information to actors, coaches, cutters, and designers
o Order office supplies
o Assist in ensuring individuals are present for rehearsal calls, classes, and fittings
o Adhere to the Stratford Festival Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures, and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within the reporting structure

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications:
• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Training or experience working in theatre production
• Stage Management experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• For Apprentice Stage Managers: previous experience as a Stratford Festival Production Assistant or a minimum of 4 Canadian Actors’ Equity Association Apprentice credits

Additional Information

Preference will be given to candidates with a desire for a career as an Equity Stage Manager.

These seasonal positions are located in Stratford, Ontario. Contract dates vary in length with some to begin in late-January and some to finish in early-September.

Job Type: Seasonal Contract
The Festival is working diligently toward a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. We welcome applicants of every identity, and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Deaf, disabled and 2SLGBTQ+ folks. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.

As a condition of hire, all successful job candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination at time of contracting. This condition is subject to the provisions of the Human Rights Code.

Salary: From $1,059 to $1,175 Weekly

Contact Information

If you have the qualifications to fill this role and feel you could make a meaningful contribution to the Stratford Festival, please apply by completing the online form below, along with submitting your resume and cover letter in a single PDF by 5:00pm on Friday, October 7, 2022. If you submitted an application for the 2021 or 2022 season, we already have your resume on file. You are welcome to submit an updated resume and cover letter.

Online Form: https://airtable.com/shrsk0E534ATf8QJ0

Please note that you must complete the online form to be considered for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Employer Profile

Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of Forum events, designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers. At this time we are undergoing a culture shift to support anti-racism and anti-oppression and ensure a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment in which all staff, artists and audience members can feel a true sense of belonging.