TEACHING ARTISTS 

At STAGES Performing Arts Academy, we are dedicated to cultivating creativity in a safe and engaging environment. We continually search for energetic arts educators to join our inspiring team of teaching artists. SPAA offers evening and weekend classes, full-scale productions, community outreach programming, and summer camps for students grades K-12; all of which need teaching artists to make it possible! 

Currently, we are searching for educators for both our on-site classes and community outreach programs for the 2024-2025 school year. These educators should confidently manage a classroom, as well as promote growth within students through these specific areas of focus:

• Vocal Instruction
• Dance Instruction
• Music Direction

Key Responsibilities:

• Create weekly lesson plans, activities, and/or rehearsal schedules.
• Teach weekly sessions ranging in 1.5-3 hours in length.
• Prepare students for a 15-minute, high-quality showcase performance (on-site & outreach) or fully-produced musical/play (outreach only) to take place at the end of each session. 
• Communicate consistently with students and parents regarding important class or production information.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development sessions. 

Desired Qualifications:

Don’t worry about checking every single criteria box – if you feel you have what it takes to be a member of the education team, we want to hear from you!

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience
• Experience in teaching the performing arts (acting, voice, and/or dancing) and passion for arts education
• Ability to play piano (applies to music directors only; must be able to play both accompaniment and vocal parts)
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Excellent relationship-building, management, and problem solving skills
• Ability to remain calm, collected, and patient under pressure
• Understanding of classroom management
• Evening and weekend (Saturdays only) availability

Compensation:

• $35-$45/hr based on experience ; paid as a bi-weekly stipend 

Instructions to Apply:

Please send a resume (in a PDF) to aericson@stagesstlouis.org with the subject line ‘Teaching Artist Application’.

 

Patron Services Internship

Designed to increase and amplify the experience for all patrons visiting STAGES St. Louis throughout the upcoming 2024 Season at The Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (KPAC), specifically high-end donors and special guests. This internship will focus on strengthening relationships within our Producer’s Circle level of donors, welcoming audience members and guests, assistance in running of The Center Stage Club, hospitality table shifts, etc.

Areas of Focus

• Producer’s Circle: The Producer’s Circle is a recognition level for all donors supporting our annual giving fund, BACKSTAGERS, at the $1,000 level or higher. A wide range of benefits come with joining The Producer’s Circle, the most popular of which takes place during the season at the KPAC.

These include reserved parking, complimentary drinks at intermission, access to a VIP intermission lounge (The Center Stage Club), and more. The Patron Services Intern will assist with the following:

• Parking: greeting Producer’s Circle donors in The KPAC parking lot and directing them to reserved parking
• During Performances: assist in the ordering of drinks for Producer’s Circle donors and delivering them to The Center Stage Club
• Intermission: welcoming Producer’s Circle donors to The Center Stage Club and directing them to their drinks, mingling with guests throughout intermission
• Hospitality Table: Taking shifts at STAGES Central, our hospitality table located in The KPAC lobby to assist guests with questions, sell merchandise, accept donations, provide information, etc.
• Lobby Experience Program: Direct audience members to exhibits in the KPAC Lobby
• Receptions: Assisting with donor, artistic company, staff, and board receptions (to be scheduled) through the 2024 Season
• Cultivation: Greet and make all visiting STAGES throughout the 2024 Season feel welcome
• Leadership Assistance: Assist the Executive Producer and Artistic Director with tasks on an as needed basis
• Other tasks as assigned

Start / End Dates

Start date will be Wednesday, August 7, 2024. End date is October 20, 2024.

Schedule: Primary working hours for this internship will take place during performances of the 2024 Season at STAGES St. Louis. Arrival time is 12:45 PM for matinees (Wed, Sat, Sun) and 5:45 PM for evenings (Tues – Sat). End date is to be determined with the intern.

Performance Dates

• Disney’s NEWSIES (August 7 – August 26)
• RAGTIME (September 20 – October 20)

For a full calendar of performance dates and times, please visit StagesStLouis.org. It is our hope that the Patron Services Intern will be able to attend most performances. Conflicts can be discussed. Between productions, work will shift to the administrative office for STAGES located at The Kent Center for Theatre Arts in Chesterfield. Please note that we understand most school schedules will have classes commencing before the opening of our final production of the season, RAGTIME. This internship is designed to be flexible and can end at any predetermined date needed.

Pay Rate

This position will be paid hourly at a rate of $12.30 per hour.

Contact

John Herget, Development Director: jherget@stagesstlouis.org

Stages St. Louis is looking for a stagehand/deck electrician for our last two shows of the 2024 Season: Newsies and Ragtime. The contract is from July 14^th to October 25^th. Housing is not included. Duties include:

a) Attend all rehearsals, performances, and photo calls as scheduled
b) Perform all pre-show, show, and post-show duties as assigned by Stage Management and Technical Director
c) Maintain duties run sheet given by Stage Management and update as duties change.
d) Maintain all backstage electrical components as assigned.
e) Maintaining a positive working environment and good relationship with the actors, other running crew members, and staff
f) Assist with load-in, changeovers and strike
g) Perform any repairs or alterations as needed
h) Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
i) Other duties as assigned

STAGES St. Louis strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Candidates should demonstrate empathy, flexibility, and a strong commitment to building diverse teams. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation: $16/hour

To apply, please submit the following materials in PDF format to Emily Birnstein at jobs@stagesstlouis.org

Stages St. Louis is looking for an audio supervisor for the last two shows of our 2024 Season: Disney’s Newsies (in performance run), and Ragtime (loadin, tech and run). The contract runs from July 29, 2024 to October 25, 2024. Housing is available.

2024 Season Sound designers include Nevin Steinberg (Hamilton, The Notebook and 2 time Tony-Award Winner for Hadestown and Sweeney Todd), Mike Tracey (Design or Assoc. for Springsteen on Broadway, The Outsiders, Waitress, Dreamgirls) and Julie Ferrin (National Tours of Peter Pan, Camelot, The Little Mermaid and countless regional credits).

Duties include:

1. Under the supervision of the Sound Designer, design, install, and maintain the PA system for each production
2. Under the supervision of the Sound Designer, design, setup, and maintain the microphone plan for each production
3. Run and maintain the sound equipment for each rehearsal and performance
4. Run the board and maintain the sound plot for Ragtime
5. Work with Musical Director to establish a pleasant balance between music and vocal reinforcement
6. Maintain, repair, and/or purchase audio equipment, as needed
7. Schedule, coordinate, and oversee all audio staff
8. Process and report all audio expenses
9. Attend production meetings as determined by the Production Manager
10. Develop and implement improvement plans
11. Assist Musical Director as needed
12. Provide inventories as requested by the Production Manager
13. Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
14. Other duties as assigned

STAGES St. Louis strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Candidates should demonstrate empathy, flexibility, and a strong commitment to building diverse teams. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation: $20.00-$23.00, DOE

To apply, please submit the following materials in PDF format to Emily Birnstein at jobs@stagesstlouis.org