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STAGES St. Louis is the region’s foremost professional, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit theatre company, committed to preserving and advancing the art form of Musical Theatre through excellence in performance and education. STAGES, now celebrating its 38th year of producing Broadway-quality theatre, employs a full-time staff of twenty-five and a seasonal company from May to October, presenting 140 performances to over 50,000 patrons.

STAGES employs the best Musical Theatre artists available regionally and nationally for all productions. By holding auditions in St. Louis and New York, STAGES is able to attract not only Broadway talent, but also further its commitment to support professional St. Louis actors. In addition, STAGES educates thousands of students each year at its Performing Arts Academy, the region’s only year-round arts school with a comprehensive curriculum run by a professional theatre company.

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 encouraged to apply.

 

For information regarding AUDITIONS, please click here. 

Academy

Summer Camp Teaching Artist
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, 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 summer camp educators who can confidently manage a classroom, as well as promote growth within students through acting, singing and/or dancing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create weekly lesson plans, activities, and/or rehearsal schedules
  • .Prepare students for a showcase performance to take place at the end of each session.
  • Communicate consistently with students and parents regarding important class information.

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, singing, and/or dancing) and passion for arts education
  • 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
  • Morning, afternoon, and/or all-day availability (9am-4pm, M-F)

Compensation:

  • Stipend: $350/week for half day camps, $700/week for full day camps/productions.
  • 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’.

 

High School Summer Interns

At STAGES Performing Arts Academy, we are dedicated to cultivating creativity in a safe and engaging environment. Over the summer, SPAA offers half/full-day summer camps and students grades K-12; all of which need interns to make it possible! We want aspiring educators and future theatre industry leaders who can confidently manage a camp of students and administrative responsibilities, as well as represent STAGES and STAGES Performing Arts Academy. Summer camps run from June 3rd – August 10, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.

Intern Positions Available:

High School Volunteers (4)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Classroom preparation (cleaning, setting up, restocking inventory, etc).
  • Aiding in a classrooms & rehearsals (co-teaching, teaching assistant, etc).
  • Assist with summer camp productions (production interns only) in stage management, set construction, etc.
  • Overlook snack and lunch breaks.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Education and Outreach Coordinator (answer phones, respond to emails, print documents,).

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!

High School Interns:

  • Must be an incoming junior or senior in high school.
  • Interest and experience with theatre a must, experience with youth theatre a plus.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

All Interns:

  • All day availability (9am-4pm, M-F,  June 3 – Aug. 9)

Compensation:

  • High school positions are volunteer only; volunteer credit available

Instructions to Apply:

Please complete this application no later than Friday, March 29th.

 

Academy Costumer (Summer Camp Productions)

Job Description: 

The Academy Costumer oversees all costuming aspects for individual on-site and outreach musical theatre productions, and is responsible for the visual appearance of all of our student actors. This position reports to the Director of Education, the Education Coordinator and works directly with the creative team of each production.

Key Responsibilities:

  •  Responsible for the design, creation, ordering, and altering of all costumes and accessories for the academy’s four summer productions (Frozen KIDS, 13 Jr., Between The Lines, & Madagascar Jr.).
  • Organize fittings, provide a dressing plan to performers, and oversee costume continuity on set.
  • Design or approve hairstyles and the selection of wigs, hairpieces, mustaches, beards, and special makeups.
  • Attend production meetings and dress rehearsals to take notes on design elements, changes, and alterations.
  • Make note of which pieces need to be sent to dry cleaning, which will return to stock, and coordinate the return of any borrowed or rented costumes.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Proven work experience in a relevant discipline; two or more years of experience a plus
  • Comprehensive knowledge of theatrical costume design 
  • Ability to sew and alter costumes
  • Experience in managing a classroom or student-centered environment.
  •  Experience or interest in the performing arts (teaching experience a plus) and passion for arts education.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to excellence .
  • Excellent relationship-building, management, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation:

  • Stipend: $400 per production
  • Paid as a bi-weekly stipend

 

Administrative

Artistic Assistant/Company Manager

STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 38th season, is seeking an Artistic Assistant/Company Manager to join our team.  The 2024 Season will take place at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center and will consist of two musicals:  NEWSIES and RAGTIME and the play, STEEL MAGNOLIAS.

Dates for this position are:

  • April 1 – October 25, 2024
  • Dates are semi flexible.

The Artistic Assistant/Company Manager’s duty is to support the commitment to preserving and advancing the art form of Musical Theatre by assisting the Artistic Director and Artistic General Manager in ensuring the wellbeing of all STAGES’ guest Artists and supporting all artistic initiatives across the organization.

Essential Functions:

  • Oversee all company management needs including, but not limited to:
    • Arranging all travel and housing needs for guest Artists, Stage Management, and Creative Team members
    • Arranging local transportation for incoming and outgoing Artists on airport travel days and throughout the Season
    • Assisting with any company meals for Artists and Technicians
    • Creating welcome packets and managing the hospitality needs of company members
    • Checking in with Actors and Technicians on a weekly basis, and assisting with any medical issues that may arise
    • Cultivating a strong familiarity with the following areas:  Chesterfield, Kirkwood, Creve Coeur
    • Attending design, production, and other meetings and maintaining supportive collaboration with Department leaders as needed
  • Assisting the Artistic Director with duties as assigned.
  • Assisting the Artistic General Manager with the following responsibilities:
    • Tracking and maintaining the annual Artistic budget.
    • Processing all Actor and Creative personal contracts for the season.
    • Helping with Actor and Production payroll, all contracts, royalties, credit card reconciliations, worker’s compensation reports and budgeting.
    • Conducting research to assist the Artistic General Manager in licensing all professional seasonal productions.
    • Onboarding all Artists.
    • Creating and maintaining a Seasonal Staff emergency contact sheet.
    • Sharing the on-call duty, which entails being available via the Company Management cell phone and STAGES email according to the on-call schedule during the Season when guest Artists are in St. Louis.  Sick and personal days will be scheduled as needed on a case-by-case basis.
    • Assist Artistic General Manager with all artistic and staffing needs for any STAGES’ Special Events.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of personal performance and development to encourage professional growth.
  • General administrative work as required.
  • Exhibit enthusiasm toward the job and company, to both internal and external customers, in all forms of communication.

Education, Experience, and Skill Level required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in theatre preferred or equivalent work experience as an administrative assistant or company manager.
  • Customer Service experience required.
  • Experience required with typical office equipment, as well as Microsoft Office programs including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and flexible schedule are required.
  • Must be able to respond with flexibility to both the needs of various collaborators and to rapidly changing circumstances and personalities.
  • Familiarity with unions (A.E.A., U.S.A., S.D.C., and A.F.M.) is beneficial, but not required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  The employee must be able to share the 24/7 on-call duty.

Compensation:

Compensation starting at $17/hour, determined upon experience.  Due to a Missouri State Statue exemption, seasonal employees are paid overtime at 1 ½ times their rate after 48 hours worked in a given work week.  All seasonal positions are paid biweekly on Fridays.

To Apply:

Please submit the following materials in PDF format to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

STAGES St. Louis is committed to creating an atmosphere that engages and promotes diversity and inclusion in all areas of personal identity.  Candidates should demonstrate empathy, flexibility, and a strong commitment to building diverse teams.

We strive to promote a company that expresses the multidimensional society in which we live.  BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

We will accept applications until the position has been filled.

Box Office

Part Time/Seasonal Box Office Associate

STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theater company, is seeking several box office associates for the upcoming 2024 season. This is a part-time, seasonal position.

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: $15/hour

  • During show weeks, our box office is open 7 days a week, both daytime and evening hours. During non-show weeks, our box office is open 6 days a week, daytime hours only. Candidates should have the ability to work both days and evenings at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center (Downtown Kirkwood) and days at the Kent Center (Chesterfield).

Non-Show Week Shift Times are as follows:

  • Mon-Fri: 9:30am to 5:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:30am to 2:00pm (Kirkwood Box Office Only)

Show Week Shift Times are as follows:

  • Monday: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Tues-Sat: 9:30 am-2:30 pm, 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Skills and Requirements:

  • Work Authorization: United States (required)
  • Previous Customer Service experience is REQUIRED
  • Basic computer skills – While we provide one on one ticketing software training with a manual designed by our staff to address the specific needs of this position, familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of products is a must.
  • Must be a quick thinker/problem solver who works well in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented environment.
  • Must be able to multi-task (i.e. answering the phone and navigating a ticket sale at the same time)
  • Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
  • Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
  • Meets attendance commitments and requirements.
  • Be knowledgeable of all events, venues, websites, and software used in day-to-day tasks.
  • A passion for musical theatre arts and theatre administration.
  • Pre-employment background check required.
  • Must have reliable transportation.

To apply, please submit the following materials in PDF format to Kathryn Hodge at khodge@stagesstlouis.org with subject as: Part Time Box Office

  • Cover Letter
  • Resumé
  • 2 References (either personal or professional)

Internships

There are no positions available at this time.

Production

Welder/Carpenter

Stages St. Louis is looking for a welder/carpenter for our 2024 Season: Steel Magnolias, Newsies, and Ragtime. Contracts are between May 10th and September 20th with opportunities to extend through October 25th for locals. Limited housing available. Duties include:

  • a) Assist with construction of scenic elementsb) Assist with load-in, changeovers and strikec) Perform any repairs or alterations as neededd) Assist with any other duties as required by the Technical Directore) Develop welding plan for scenery with Technical Director and ATDf) Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbookg) Other duties as assigned
  • Pay Rate-$16.50-$18.00, DOE
  • Please submit a resume and portfolio to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Assistant Electrics Supervisor
  • STAGES St. Louis is looking for an assistant electrics supervisor for our 2024 Season: Steel Magnolias, Newsies, and Ragtime. Contracts are between March 25th and September 20th with opportunities to extend through October 25th for locals. Limited housing available. Duties include:
    • a) Run the light board during all technical rehearsals, performances, photo calls, and work calls
      b) Start up and shut down all lighting equipment in the theatre which includes a dimmer check for each performance and technical rehearsals.
      c) Participate in hang, circuit, dimmer patch, focus and/or strike of lighting instruments for each production
      d) Assist with the pre-season prep, the load-in, changeover periods and strike in association with the production
      e) Assist with general electrics crew supervision
      f) Assist with troubleshooting and repairs
      g) Assist with any shop work as directed by the Electrics Supervisor.
      h) Assist with any other duties requested by the Lighting Designer
      i) Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
      j) Other duties as assigned
  • Pay Rate-$18.00-$20.00, DOE

 

  • Please submit a resume and portfolio to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.