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Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
United States, Pennsylvania, Manheim
Posted on: Apr. 23, 2025
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Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in Manheim, PA is seeking applicants to work as weekend stage managers for the upcoming Celtic Fling weekend and 2025 Renaissance Faire season. We are an outdoor rain-or-shine festival running from August through October. Stage managers are responsible for running all acts/performances scheduled on their assigned stage(s) each weekend.
DATES:
Celtic Fling is a one-weekend event on June 28th and June 29th. No tech days are required.
Renaissance Faire show dates are every Saturday and Sunday from August 16th +ndash; October 26th, 2025. Tech rehearsals will occur during the week of August 7th +ndash; August 15th. Stage managers will not be at any pre-tech rehearsals.
Additional weekday dates (finalized details will be given at least a month in advance):
+bull; Sound school: one 4-5 hour paid training workshop in early August, prior to tech. This will be scheduled with pre-existing conflicts in mind.
+bull; School days: Wednesday, October 8th and Thursday, October 9th
+bull; Halloween joust tech: one weekday evening in early October. Tentatively October 8th
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+bull; Manage individual stage(s) during show days:
o Set up and shutdown of physical stages and sound equipment
o Mic actors and run sound during performances
o Ensure shows are running safely and on time
o Assist with change overs of performances
o Serve as a communication liaison between performers, PSM, and other departments as needed
+bull; Assist with Ultimate Joust:
o Backstage safety support for high-falls and pyrotechnics
o Fire sound or light cues and act as backstage audio support
+bull; Help prepare the shire venue for show days
QUALIFICATIONS:
This is a physically demanding job and applicants should be prepared to work outside, rain or shine. Temperatures will range from the upper 90s in July to the mid-30+rsquo;s in October. You will be in costumed. We do make sure you are comfortable and can work in your costume. Applicants should be comfortable working both independently and within a groups.
COMPENSATION:
Pay will be $125 per faire day, plus $14 an hour for work outside of faire days. Housing is NOT provided for this position.
Feel free to reach out with any questions. To APPLY, please email a resume, portfolio, and cover letter to Sadie Bossons, Production Stage Manager
Application Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Job Duration:
One-time engagement
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Pennsylvania,
Manheim
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