Central City Opera · 3 hours ago
Stage Management Intern / Production Assistant
Central City, Colorado, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$900/wk - $900/wkCentral City Opera is a professional opera festival seeking a Stage Management Intern / Production Assistant for the summer season. The intern will gain hands-on experience supporting rehearsals and performances while receiving mentorship from the Production Stage Manager and the stage management team.
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Responsibilities
Observe and assist the Production Stage Manager, Stage Managers, Assistant Stage Managers, and Assistant Directors during rehearsals and performances
Support rehearsal and performance operations, including room setup, attendance tracking, prop tracking, and backstage coordination
Learn professional rehearsal room and backstage protocols specific to opera and union (AGMA, IATSE, & AFM) repertory festival format
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of stage management paperwork, schedules, and daily reports
Observe technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, Sitzprobes, and performances, gaining exposure to all production departments
Support communication between stage management, artistic staff, performers, and technical teams
Participate in feedback and mentorship sessions, taking on increased responsibility as skills develop
Assist with special events, concerts, or additional productions as assigned, with an emphasis on educational growth
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated interest in stage management, opera, theater, or live performance production
Prior experience working on a live theater production in any capacity (performance, technical, production, or administrative)
Stage management experience helpful but not required
Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Willingness to learn and work in a professional rehearsal and performance environment
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a production team
Availability for the full duration of the festival, including evenings and weekends
Physical ability to navigate backstage areas and assist with production needs
Preferred
Current enrollment in, or recent completion of, an undergraduate or graduate program in theater, music, arts administration, or a related field preferred but not required
Benefits
Rent-free housing accommodations
A prepaid, round-trip air coach ticket, or its cash-equivalent, for transportation from city of residence or engagement en route and return to city of residence
Company
Central City Opera
Central City Opera provides exquisite performances, young artist training programs, and community engagement activities.
Founded in 1932
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott Finlay
President & CEO at Central City Opera
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