Assistant Stage Manager - TADA! Youth Theater

Drama Desk Award-winning TADA! Youth Theater actively seeks an Assistant Stage Manager for its upcoming Spring production. An ideal candidate would have previous experience stage managing and working with youth that are represented in our Ensemble. Must be patient, organized, detail-oriented, willing to take initiative, and an excellent communicator and collaborator with young people and adults. Cast members will have a variety of experience.



TADA! Youth Theater is committed to building and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of our vastly diverse youth in our Ensemble program. TADA! is continually working to become a more anti-racist organization. Priority will be given to candidates who are dedicated to anti-racism and share our mission and vision above. Candidates from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are encouraged to apply.



COMPENSATION: This is a part-time salaried position paid twice a month, $425 per week for 8 weeks, $3400 total.



COMMITMENT: March 30, 2022 through May 22, 2022

-Auditions: March 31st 3:00-8:00pm

-Rehearsals: Wednesdays-Saturdays, April 2nd-April 29th. Wed/Thurs 3:00-7:30pm; Fri 3:00-8:30pm; Sat 1:00-6:30pm

-Tech: Saturday-Friday, April 30th-May 5th (Mon/Tues off). Sat/Sun 10:00-8:00pm; Wed/Thurs 3:00-9:00pm

-Performances: May 6th-May 22nd. Fridays May 6th & 20th 7:00pm; Sat/Sun 2:00pm and 4:00pm. ASM is called at least two hours before show time.



GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

-General setup and breakdown of rehearsal space

-Taking attendance and contacting late cast members

-Managing/organizing the backstage space

-Supervising the cast during rehearsals and backstage during performances

-Attend Production Meetings

-Tracking blocking, choreography, and props

-On Book to give lines and take notes during rehearsals



OUR VISION: TADA!’s vision is that all young people grow up feeling successful, creative, confident, accepted, and accepting of themselves. Through the ability of people learning to express themselves well we can break down barriers of racism and inequality and create positive, active citizens.



OUR MISSION: TADA! Youth Theater’s mission since 1984 has been to provide young people from different social, racial, economic, and cultural backgrounds with musical theater programs that inspire them to learn, be creative, and think differently through high-quality productions, positive youth development, and education programs.



ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND: TADA! is a unique, Drama Desk award-winning nonprofit youth theater that produces original musicals for children, teens, and family audiences. TADA! offers a free, year-round, pre-professional training and a positive youth development program for the Resident Youth Ensemble (ages 8-18); musical theater classes/camps for the public; as well as musical theater residencies in NYC schools and community centers. Through TADA!’s high-quality work, young people's self-confidence and creativity are enhanced. They also develop advanced skills in leadership, communication, responsibility, collaboration, and problem-solving – skills that help with growing up and are essential to their success both in school and in life.



We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or veteran status.



Applicants should email their cover letter and resume with references to Ashley Knowles, Associate Director of Ensemble Program, for consideration, aknowles@tadatheater.com. No phone calls please.


Salary: $425 per week