Calling Stage Manager (Summer Seasonal)
DESCRIPTION
The Glimmerglass Festival seeks Calling Stage Managers for its 2026 Summer Festival Season.
The Calling Stage Manager works as a member of a ten person Stage Management team; they report to the Director of Production & Production Stage Manager, and assist in supervising Assistant Stage Managers (ASM) and Stage Management Apprentices, delegating various show responsibilities to them. They may also be assigned a secondary calling assignment or ASM assignment..
The primary goals of the position will include being responsible for running all rehearsals and calling one of the four summer opera productions, and facilitating communication amongst many artistic and production departments. Daily responsibilities potentially include creating, maintaining, and archiving all necessary production paperwork; assisting in supervising Assistant Stage Managers and Stage Management Apprentices; communicating all rehearsal scenery, prop, and costume transfer needs for staging rehearsals with the relevant departments; ensuring that rehearsal facilities are set for music and staging rehearsals; working with the Director of Artistic Administration, Director of Young Artists Program, and Scheduling Manager to generate the daily rehearsal schedule; running staging rehearsals for the production’s cover cast; and maintaining all artistic and production values during the production’s performance run.
Some of the work this position performs routinely involves lifting equipment to elevated positions. This position is a good fit for someone who has prior experience as an Opera Calling Stage Manager; candidates will only be considered if they have called performances of Opera at the professional level. Candidates should be able to read music proficiently and be comfortable calling cues from a piano/vocal score; are proficient in Microsoft Word/Google Docs, particularly in the use and formatting of tables, and Gmail; have clear and effective written and verbal communication skills; Can work independently and meet deadlines; Shows initiative to seek out information and advance projects with minimal supervision; Can manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy production environment; Possesses an ability and desire to show exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work; Can communicate with and effectively organize large groups of people, including chorus, supers, and youth performers, in both rehearsal and performance; Can see and work in the dark lighting conditions of a backstage environment; Can perform moderate lifting for purposes of rehearsal scenic and prop transitions; Can remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time; and Is comfortable with problem-solving and managing interpersonal dynamics.
Some projects will be worked on independently, while other projects will require working in a large group setting. The responsibilities of this position require the employee to be physically present on campus to complete the tasks assigned. This position has offices or workspaces that require the employee to climb flights of stairs or ladders. Additional training, workshops, and seminars may be provided during the season.
This is a seasonal position; employees who work well within the team are often asked to return for subsequent seasons. Commitment to safe work habits and shop practices is essential. Must be willing to abide by Glimmerglass Festival’s current and potential future health and wellness policies.
This position runs May 18 to August 17, 2026. $1200.00/week. Housing provided. Includes a travel reimbursement of $200.00.
The hiring process is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as January. Early applications are encouraged. All positions will be posted for two weeks prior to the start of the interview process and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. This job was posted on November 14, 2025.
To apply, please prepare a one page Cover Letter and a one page Resume (including three references) in a single PDF document. Submit and complete the application process by clicking HERE, or by going to our Glimmerglass Website Employment Page, and filling out the Employment Application Form.
The Glimmerglass Festival seeks to hire persons of all backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. Developing and investing in our employees is our highest priority to achieve an environment that fosters company wide success. The Festival aims to employ individuals at varying stages of their careers, who have a desire to work for a leading arts organization that values professional and personal growth through collaboration and commitment to creating the highest quality product possible. In order to learn more about the initiatives and actions we are taking to make progress in these areas, please visit our website, HERE.
The Glimmerglass Festival is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.
Desired Start Date: May 18, 2026
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $1,200 - $1,200 Weekly
Housing provided. Includes a travel reimbursement of $200.00.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please prepare a one page Cover Letter and a one page Resume (including three references) in a single PDF document. Submit and complete the application process by clicking HERE, or by going to our Glimmerglass Website Employment Page, and filling out the Employment Application Form.
Application Deadline: August 17, 2026
Application Email/Link: glimmerglass.org/employment/