STAGE MANAGER

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UGA Performing Arts Center provides high-quality concerts, theatrical events, and educational experiences to patrons of all ages, with a focus on community outreach through programs like student engagement, free recitals, masterclasses, and lectures by visiting artists, aiming to educate and entertain audiences while showcasing the performing arts at the University of Georgia to both the campus and wider community.

Varies based on schedule - to be discussed during process.

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1-2 Years experience working in a professional concert hall or theatrical venue supporting touring performing artists and student ensembles.

Responsible for performance logistics for all stages at the Performing Arts Center and other venues as expected. Performs stage management for event production activities. Coordinates with guest artists, hall tenants, faculty, UGA staff, students and Performing Arts Center ( PAC) staff. Independently maintains and operates sound and lighting systems. Works directly with performing artists and/or company managers to start performance on time and keep production flowing. Manages and maintains all performance related equipment and supplies. Works with PAC Production Manager to advance events occurring in performance spaces, including preliminary discussions with artists on contractual requirements, crew, lighting, sound, orchestra equipment, staging, transportation, and scheduling. Supervises, trains and schedules temporary or part-time stage crew personnel, including hourly and student workers. Works closely with UGA academic and other units to coordinate staging expectations of their productions and events in PAC facilities. Performs other production-related tasks as necessary or as assigned by the Production Manager. Will work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Working knowledge of stagecraft, sound and lighting; working knowledge of music concert production; familiarity with various types of performing artists, students and faculty; ability to remain calm and pleasant; knowledge of IBM-compatible computers.

Lift 50 pounds, work at heights, stand, kneel, stoop. Driving.

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Coordinates performance logistics for stages at the Performing Arts Center ( PAC) as well as PAC-sponsored events and performances at the Fine Arts Theatre and other venues as expected. Coordinates requirements with guest artists, hall tenants, faculty, UGA staff, students and Performing Arts Center staff.

Recruits, hires, supervises, trains and schedules temporary or part-time stage crew personnel, including hourly and student workers.

Performs stage management for event production activities. Pcard holder.

Performs other tasks as necessary or as assigned by the Production Manager and/or Director.

Maintains and operates sound and lighting systems.

Coordinates contractually expected artist transportation; Transports artists and equipment in support of PAC events.