Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
PlayMakers Repertory - 310201
Career Area
Other
Posting Open Date
05/07/2026
Application Deadline
07/01/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Stage Manager
Position Number
20076022
Vacancy ID
S027347
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$27.50 - $28.50 per hour
Proposed Start Date
08/03/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
PRC manages the planning and oversight of a $4 million dollar professional and educational theatre operation. This unit has a staff of about 175 which includes approximately 47 employees, 20 independent contractors, 30 workstudy students and up to 100 volunteers. Approximately 37 of these employees are seasonal employees, requiring new contracts and university personnel paperwork for each season. This unit is responsible for creating significant professional artistic programming, student and community engagement activities and attendant fundraising endeavors. The unit functions as a program of the Department of Dramatic Art. Employees of the unit are essentially employees of the department and the budget of the unit falls under the budget of the department.
Position Summary
PlayMakers Repertory Company (PRC), the professional theater in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, seeks a stage manager for the 2026-2027 season. PRC has a six-show main stage season, a three-show second stage season and the Summer Youth Conservatory. The stage management team consists of two AEA stage managers and a production assistant. The stage manager will be responsible for organizing daily rehearsals, scheduling, running technical rehearsals, and calling 3 main stage shows and 1-2 two second stage shows, as well as assisting on the other 3 main stage shows. Stage managers work closely with guest actors, directors and designers, resident faculty, graduate students studying acting, technical design and production, and costume construction, as well as undergraduate students.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree preferably in the Theatre Arts, and some experience that provides the employee with the functional work experiences needed to perform the work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Management Preferences
Experience as an AEA assistant stage manager or stage manager in a LORT or similar theater Experience working in an academic environment
Proven stage management skills
Excellent scheduling/planning skills
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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