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Totem Pole Playhouse
United States, Pennsylvania, Fayetteville
Posted on: Jan. 18, 2025
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Totem Pole Playhouse – 2025 Company and Stage Management Positions
General Information
Totem Pole Playhouse, Pennsylvania’s premier professional summer theatre, is located within the breathtaking 1,200-acre Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, PA. We are currently seeking seasonal Production Staff to join us for our legendary 75th award-winning 5-show season. The Playhouse produces Equity productions and presents guest productions, including “Tucked Away Tuesdays”, as part of their summer series. With its stellar industry reputation, the New York Times has described Totem Pole Playhouse as, “the Cadillac of summer theaters.”
The 2025 season schedule runs from May 30th through August 31st, While there may be some flexibility with start and end dates, applicants are encouraged to be available for the entire season.
2025 Summer Series Shows: Marvelous Wonderettes, 9 to 5, The 39 Steps, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Diamond: The Neil Diamond Tribute and our Tucked Away Tuesdays series.
Most shows include a load-in and 3-4 days of technical rehearsals, creating a unique and less hectic pace compared to traditional summer theatre. When operational, Totem Pole maintains fully staffed private scenic and costume shops. For certain staff positions, complimentary housing is available in shared staff accommodations, each offering private bedrooms. Housing locations are conveniently situated as close as 1, no further than 15, miles from the work site. Additionally, limited access to company vehicles is provided, as needed. All positions include weekly salaries.
Seasonal Agreement Dates:
On or around May 12th, 2025 – (End dates vary by department and beginning August 10 and September 3rd, 2025)
Positions available:
Company Manager:
The Company Manager is a vital leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations and logistics of the acting company, creative teams, and seasonal staff during our summer season. This position serves as the primary point of contact for the acting company, creative teams, and seasonal staff, ensuring that all logistical needs are met and the company feels supported throughout the season. Reporting to the Managing Director/HR and working under the direction of Production & Artistic Direction, the Company Manager is integral to fostering a positive and organized environment for the entire team.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, personable, and resourceful, with experience in company management, hospitality, or event coordination, comfortable at all levels of work, and accessible.
Key Responsibilities:
-Housing and Transportation: Coordinate housing assignments, manage housing maintenance and cleanliness, manage housing supplies, and oversee transportation logistics, including airport pick-ups, vehicle assignments, and emergency travel needs.
-Administrative Support: Maintain company contact sheets, distribute schedules, and ensure all company paperwork (handbooks, driver verification, key distribution, incident reports) is complete and organized.
-Hospitality and Morale: Act as the primary liaison for company well-being, including addressing housing or personal concerns, arranging welcome supplies, and supporting events like company meals or morale-boosting activities.
-Finances: Assist Managing Director in qualifying reimbursements. Maintain detailed expense tracking for the company management and other budgets.
-Emergency Response: Be available to address emergencies including medical, housing, or transportation issues as needed; incident and Workers’ Comp reporting.
-Production Support: Collaborate with the Production Manager to ensure company needs are met during load-in, tech, rehearsals, and performances.
-Assisting with organizing and maintaining social media and some marketing efforts.
Requirements:
-Prior experience in company management, event coordination, or similar roles within theatre or live entertainment.
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to problem-solve under pressure with a smile
-Respect of Confidentiality required.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other organizational tools.
-A valid driver’s license is required; the ability to drive a 15-passenger van is preferred.
-Must be capable of working long hours, lifting up to 30 lbs., and maintaining a positive and professional attitude throughout the season.
Weekly salary range of $650-775 DOE
Assistant Stage Management:
(Two Positions Available)
This position supports the Stage Management Department during musicals, plays, and a rotating concert series. It requires attendance at all public performances and rehearsals as needed. Additionally, the role includes studio hours to prepare the show during rehearsals and participation as part of the running crew for productions. This position is ideal for candidates with strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and an interest in learning alongside an AEA Stage Manager or Stage Management team. This position reports to the Production Manager and Production Stage Manager, with task-specific supervision as needed.
Track 1:
-Will serve as the Production Assistant (PA) for Marvelous Wonderettes and The 39 Steps.
-May stay on to be the 2nd Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) PA for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (TBD).
-Quick changes and prop tracking experience are a priority for this candidate.
Track 2:
-Will serve as the PA for 9 to 5 and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
-Both musicals have large casts of 18 and are large in scale.
-Experience working with choreographers, large casts, and in musical theatre is a priority.
Key Responsibilities:
-Perform basic Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) duties, including preparing rehearsal spaces, maintaining the callboard, and contributing to rehearsal and performance reports.
-Assist the Production Stage Manager in communicating show needs to the greater creative and production teams.
-Supervise the deck during performances, ensuring smooth backstage operations.
-Develop and maintain deck run sheets, and establish workflows for quick changes, scene shifts, and props tracking.
-Collaborate with the Production Stage Manager on show processes and documentation.
-Act as a communication hub for run crew, wardrobe crew, cast, musicians, and deck audio crew to facilitate real-time troubleshooting and information flow.
-Move, prep, and track scenery and props during performances.
-Assist with the other productions in rehearsal during prep/down time as needed.
-Perform other duties traditionally associated with Stage Management roles in live theatrical production.
-Resourcing our “Tucked Away Tuesday series and Camp Series” as needed
Requirements:
-Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professionalism under pressure.
-Capability to lift at least 30 lbs., work on tall ladders, and endure long, physically demanding hours.
-Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Weekly Salary Range $400-450 DOE
DURATION
May 12, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Application Deadline:
Mar. 31, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Pennsylvania,
Fayetteville
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