Assistant Stage Manager
Organization: Kansas City Ballet
Title: Assistant Stage Manager
Reports to : Director of Production
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Classi?cation: Full time seasonal, hourly/non-exempt.
Term: Up to 42 weeks. Mid-August start date
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Kansas City Ballet (KCB) is one of the nation’s most-respected professional ballet companies, with 30 dancers and 20 KCBII/Trainee members. KCB produces four productions at the Kau?man Center for the Performing Arts with additional programming at The Todd Bolender Center for Dance and Creativity, and special events throughout the season.
Vision: Outstanding dance experiences accessible to all.
Mission: To inspire and engage through the beauty, power, and passion of dance.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) is an integral part of the Production Department and interacts
with all departments within the organization. The ASM supports multiple members of both the
Production and Artistic Sta? to ensure the safe and e?cient running of both day to day and
performance related tasks. This includes and is not limited to assisting with daily logistical matters
related to sta?, company dancers, second company dancers, student performers and guest artists.
Regular o?ce hours are 10:00am – 6:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Flexibility is required as the work schedule shifts depending on performance and other special events.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the stage manager with day-to-day operations e.g., preparation of rehearsals and
- Assist with the production and distribution of show paperwork.
- Run the deck during tech rehearsals and performances.
- Coordinate and supervise Student’s Stage Managers for The Nutcracker and other productions where students are involved. Participate in student supervision duties, student auditions and rehearsals as needed.
- Being prepared to call performances or special events as needed by the Stage Manager.
- Assist the Artistic Director with the coordination of company auditions.
- Assist the Chief Operating O?cer with guest travel and season calendar preparation.
- Video recording of rehearsals and distribution of footage as needed by the Artistic Sta?.
- Attend Production meetings.
- Other duties and projects assigned by the Director of Production.
- Special Events may include:
- Kansas City Ballet’s annual Ballet Ball and Patron Dinner
- Second Company performances and community events
- KCB School end of year performance
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in theatre, or an equivalent
- Ability to read or follow a musical score is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Organize and communicate information clearly.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and face demanding situations with tenacity and sensitivity.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position, traverse for extended periods of time, lift or move items up to 50 lb.
- Pro?cient computer skills, Microsoft O?ce Products, Google Products.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, basic software and music editing software.
Interested candidates should submit cover letter and resume to Amy Taylor, Director of Production, at ataylor@kcballet.org
Position is open until filled.
Kansas City Ballet is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. People of color, people with disabilities and people of diverse sexual
orientations, gender expressions and identities are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full Time