Stage Manager
/Job Title:
Stage Manager
Organization:
Youtheatre Movement Society
Deadline:
Until Filled
Organization Description:
Youtheatre Movement Society (YTM) is a Vancouver-based registered charitable theatre company that creates original productions and educational programming designed to inspire hope, foster empathy, and spark meaningful conversations about important social issues. Through professional theatre, school performances, community partnerships, and artist mentorship, YTM engages audiences with stories that explore themes such as identity, Indigenous reconciliation, mental health, human trafficking, resilience, and belonging. Guided by the belief that "Identity is seen through Story," the organization empowers emerging artists while using the transformative power of live performance to educate, connect communities, and create lasting social impact across Canada.
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Job Description:
Youtheatre is looking for a qualified Stage Manager to work on our next production COM·PLIC·IT being performed at Studio 16, November 9th-15th.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage all rehearsals and performance schedules.
- Maintain the production prompt book, including cues, and production notes.
- Call lighting, sound, projection, and stage cues during performances.
- Ensure all performances begin and conclude on schedule.
- Conduct pre-show and post-show checks with cast and crew.
- Coordinate scene changes, props, set pieces, and backstage operations.
- Communicate production updates between directors, designers, performers, and technical staff
- Prepare and distribute rehearsal reports and performance reports.
- Track attendance and communicate scheduling changes.
- Oversee the care and organization of props, costumes, and backstage equipment.
- Assist with load-in, technical rehearsals, strike, and load-out.
- Foster a professional, collaborative, and positive backstage environment
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager in theatre or live events.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
- Knowledge of theatre production processes and backstage operations.
- Experience calling technical cues
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, and weekends.
How to Apply:
Please email story@youtheatresociety.com with your resume and cover letter.
Remuneration:
$2000/project
Role begins in September. Run of show from November 9-15, 2026
