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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts · 1 day ago

Festival Orchestra Stage Manager (Seasonal)

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50/hr - $50/hr

3+ years exp

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is a cultural and civic cornerstone of New York City. They are seeking a Festival Orchestra Stage Manager to support the Festival Orchestra's summer season by managing concerts and rehearsals, building production schedules, and ensuring a safe working environment for musicians and crew.

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Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Festival Orchestra & Special Projects and the Orchestra Line Producer, review potential hurdles in the upcoming season, including tracking large production items such as livestreams, education activities, offsite runouts, etc

Build production schedules for each program, working with Lincoln Center’s production staff to ensure appropriate crew staffing for each service

Assist in tracking the production budget

Work closely with Event Production Managers running and advancing Festival Orchestra events: securing all production elements such as backline, equipment rental, and managing day-of schedules

Oversee all crew calls, including being present at the start and end of each call and overseeing all crew moves

Create a run-of-show for each program and ensure run-of-shows are followed, including double-checking lighting cues

Ensure safe and optimal stage and backstage conditions, including lighting, ventilation, temperature, and equipment placement

Proactively identify and address potential concerns about musicians' working conditions to resolve issues before they arise and ensure smooth services

Liaise with stage crew during services to adapt plans and troubleshoot emergent issues

Keep detailed notes on the orchestra musician equipment needs and preferences and relay these needs to crew during set-up, tear-down, and during services

Oversee the set-up and tear-down of all rehearsal and performance spaces, with special attention to orchestra musician needs (wind trays, instrument stands, etc.) while also supervising factors including but not limited to chairs, stands, percussion instruments/equipment, pianos, lighting, and audio/video equipment

Create and call technical and artistic cues (e.g.lighting, audio, entrances, house openings) as needed for rehearsals and performances

Represent Lincoln Center onsite at all times