Work With Us
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
Teaching Artists (VOICE, DANCE & MUSIC DIRECTING)
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’.
Administrative
Box Office
Internships
Production Management Intern
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each individual position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for a Production Management Intern for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Production Management Intern works with the Production Manager and other supervisors to support all members of the Production Staff.
Dates: 3/17/25-9/26/25
Starting at: $14/hour
- Required skills
- Excellent communication skills to manage many concurrent priorities
- Personnel management including teaching, supervising, and collaborating
- Professional experience in production management, stage management, crew management, technical direction or combination thereof
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Valid driver’s license, and able to comfortably and safely drive a cargo van or larger
- Ability to respond to changing circumstances quickly and with a positive attitude. Work with shop managers to cultivate a positive, educational, safe, supportive, and productive work environment
- Required duties
- Process and approve all production shop payroll
- Perform orientation for seasonal staff members, including review of employee handbook and guidelines
- Assign and assist with crew housing, with the cooperation of Company Manager and/or Artistic General Manager
- Create and maintain master production calendars and tech calendars
- Handle arrangement of meals for any rehearsals/performances that are needed
- Assist Production Manager in theater, including build and rehearsal times
- Assist Company Manager with company management duties for production personnel, such as, but not limited to, crew housing, workman’s compensation related injuries, and company meals
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, both institutional and project based.
- Attend all design, production, staff, and other meetings as requested; take and distribute meeting notes.
- Create seasonal staff contact sheets, schedules, calendars, and other relevant paperwork, and distribute appropriately.
- Work ancillary events when needed
- Required concepts
- Stellar interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Attend Production Meetings and other meetings as required
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from quiet to very loud due to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly, and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van or a box truck up to 26’. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Stage Management Intern
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each individual position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for a Stage Management Intern for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Stage Management Intern works closely with the Deck Supervisor and Stage Management to run a safe and fluid backstage environment.
Dates: 5/6/25-10/19/25
Starting at: $13.75/hour
- Required skills
- Excellent communication skills to manage many concurrent priorities
- Confident reading and interpreting drawings and run paperwork
- Required duties
- Attend all rehearsals, performances, and photo calls
- Assist the Stage Management staff with the running of rehearsals and performances
- Assist with the tracking of all props during rehearsals and performances
- Performing traditional pre-show checks and preparations for scenery and props based on show needs
- Assist with all scene shifts during rehearsals and performances
- Assist with any planning, paperwork, and note taking as directed by the Production Stage Manager
- Attend any meetings as required by the Production Stage Manager
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from quiet to very loud due to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly, and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Production
Assistant Technical Director
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for an Assistant Technical Director for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Assistant Technical Director works closely with the Technical Director and Lead Carpenter to direct the Scene Shop.
Dates: 4/21/25-8/29/25
Starting at: $20/hour
- Required skills
- Personnel management including teaching, supervising, and collaborating
- Confident in monitoring and tracking budget spending
- Confident drafting using AutoCAD for construction drawings
- Confident reading drawings for build and directing construction with carpentry team
- Confident in knowledge and ability to perform safe rigging practices
- Required duties
- Supervise and build (sometimes hands-on) daily work schedule of the carpentry staff in shop and theatre
- Supervise and direct (sometimes hands-on) theatre load in
- Assist Technical Director to set up scene shop and stock supplies
- Perform inspections, repairs, or alterations
- May be required to participate on show crew in event of illness or injury
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Project management including time, labor, and materials estimation
- Ability to supervise tech rehearsals in absence of Technical Director
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from quiet to very loud due to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly, and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van or a box truck up to 26’. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Welder/Carpenter
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for a Welder/Carpenter for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Welder/Carpenter works closely with the carpentry staff to build scenery and load in and out shows.
Dates: 4/14/25-9/19/24
Starting at: $17/hour
- Required skills
- Confident reading and interpreting drawings and building scenery in wood and a particular focus on metal
- Competence and comfort using power tools including but not limited to circular saws, table saws, and impact drivers
- Preference will be given to welders with previous experience in mig and tig welding
- Familiar with and able to follow safe rigging practices
- Required duties
- Build , weld, and participate with carpentry staff in shop and theatre
- Participate in load-ins, changeovers, and strikes
- Perform inspections, repairs, or alterations
- Assist Technical Director to maintain scene shop and stock supplies
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- May be required to participate on show crew in the event of illness or injury
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from very quiet to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Carpenters
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for Carpenters for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Carpenters work closely with the other members of the carpentry staff to build scenery and load in and out shows.
Dates: 2 positions 3/31/25-9/24/25; 1 position 5/26/25-7/25/25; 1 position 6/1/25-7/25/25; 1 position 8/11/25-9/24/25
Starting at: $16/hour
- Required skills
- Confident reading and interpreting drawings and building scenery in wood and metal
- Competence and comfort using power tools including but not limited to circular saws and impact drivers
- Familiar with and able to follow safe rigging practices.
- Required duties
- Build and participate with carpentry staff in shop and theatre
- Participate in load-ins, changeovers, and strikes
- Perform any repairs or alterations
- Assist Technical Director to maintain scene shop and stock supplies
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- May be required to participate on show crew in the event of illness or injury
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from very quiet to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly, and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Scenic Charge Supervisor
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for a Scenic Charge Supervisor for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Scenic Charge Supervisor works closely with the Technical Director and Scenic Designers to direct the Paint Shop.
Dates: 3/24/25-9/24/25
Starting at: $20/hour
- Required skills
- Personnel management including teaching, supervising, and collaborating
- Confident in monitoring and tracking budget spending
- Confident reading and interpreting renderings and paint samples to create work flows and make staffing assignments.
- Preference given to previous experience painting drops and hard scenery
- Required duties
- Develop and demonstrate painting and texture techniques to recreate the scenic designer’s representation for all scenic units, drops, specialized prop pieces, and the theatre space as required
- Supervise and create daily work schedule of the paint staff in shop
- In concert with the Technical Director, direct work flow of scenic pieces as per construction schedule
- Perform any repairs or alterations
- Supervise and direct (sometimes hands-on) theatre load in
- Set up paint shop and stock supplies
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Project management including time, labor, and materials estimation
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Attend Production Meetings and other meetings as required
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from very quiet to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, work safely with chemicals, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly, and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Assistant Scenic Charge Artist
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for an Assistant Scenic Charge Artist for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Assistant Scenic Charge Artist works closely with the Scenic Charge Supervisor to supervise the Paint Shop.
Dates: 3/31/25-9/24/25
Starting at: $18/hour
- Required skills
- Assist with personnel management including teaching, supervising, and collaborating
- Confident reading and interpreting renderings and paint samples to create work flows and make staffing assignments.
- Preference given to previous experience painting drops and hard scenery
- Required duties
- Paint scenic elements as directed by the Scenic Charge Artist
- Confident in painting and texture techniques to recreate the scenic designer’s representation for all scenic units, drops, specialized prop pieces, and the theatre space as required
- Assist in supervising daily work schedule of the paint staff in shop
- In concert with the Scenic Charge Artist, manage work flow of scenic pieces as per construction schedule
- Perform any repairs or alterations
- Supervise and assist theatre load in
- Assist in set up of paint shop and stock supplies
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Project management including time, labor, and materials estimation
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Attend Production Meetings and other meetings as required when Scenic Charge Artist is unable to attend
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from very quiet to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, work safely with chemicals, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly, and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Scenic Artist
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for Scenic Artists for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Scenic Artist works closely with the Paints Staff to prepare and paint scenery.
Dates: 1 position 4/14/25-7/18/25; 1 position 5/12/25-7/18/25
Starting at: $17/hour
- Required skills
- Confident reading and interpreting renderings and paint samples to successfully prepare scenery for stage.
- Preference given to previous experience painting drops and hard scenery
- Required duties
- Paint scenic elements as directed by the Scenic Charge Artist
- Confident in painting and texture techniques to recreate the scenic designer’s representation for all scenic units, drops, specialized prop pieces, and the theatre space as required
- Perform any repairs or alterations
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from very quiet to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Draper
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for Drapers for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Drapers work closely with the other members of the costume staff to build costumes.
Dates: 1 position 6/2/25-9/5/25; 1 position 6/2/25-8/1/25
Starting at: $18/hour
- Required skills
- Confident building patterns for costumes either by altering an existing pattern or creating one
- Competence and comfort using industrial and domestic sewing machines
- Assists Costume Shop Manager with estimating needed supplies and materials specific to the design
- Conscientious of material waste and proficient in common handling practices, including cutting, finishing, and draping garments
- Required duties
- Drape and pattern costumes to realize the Designer’s rendering
- Work in team with First Hand and Stitcher to construct costumes
- Perform any alterations or repairs
- Attend all fittings as scheduled and take appropriate notes
- Complete notes as given during fittings and rehearsals
- Cut and/or stitch as needed
- Maintain an organized workspace
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Knowledge of construction techniques and use of materials, linings, and interfacings in the creation of costumes
- Organizational
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from very quiet to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 30 pounds, , wear PPE, stand for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and work with chemicals such as dye and spray adhesive. May be required to travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
First Hands
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for First Hands for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The First Hands work closely with the other members of the costume staff to build costumes.
Dates: 1 position 6/2/25-9/5/25; 1 position 6/2/25-8/1/25
Starting at: $18/hour
- Required skills
- Confident working with patterns for costumes using current costume creations techniques.
- Competence and comfort using industrial and domestic sewing machines
- Conscientious of material waste and proficient in common handling practices, including cutting, finishing, and draping garments
- Required duties
- Work in team with Draper and Stitcher to construct costumes
- Complete alterations and repairs as determined by the Costume Shop Manager and Lead Draper
- Attend all fittings as requested and take appropriate notes
- Complete notes as given during fittings and rehearsals.
- Stitch as needed
- Maintain an organized workspace
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Knowledge of construction techniques and use of materials, linings, and interfacings in the creation of costumes
- Organizational
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from very quiet to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 30 pounds, wear PPE, stand for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and work with chemicals such as dye and spray adhesive. May be required to travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Stitchers
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for Stitchers for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Stitchers work closely with the other members of the costume staff to build costumes.
Dates: 1 position 6/2/25-9/5/25; 1 position 6/2/25-8/1/25
Starting at: $16/hour
- Required skills
- Confident sewing for theatrical use, including by hand and machine.
- Competence and comfort using industrial and domestic sewing machines
- Conscientious of material waste and proficient in common handling practices, including cutting, finishing, and draping garments
- Required duties
- Work in team with Draper and First Hand to construct costumes
- Complete alterations and repairs as determined by the Costume Shop Manager and Lead Draper
- Attend fittings if requested and take appropriate notes
- Complete notes as given during fittings and rehearsals.
- Maintain an organized workspace
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Knowledge of construction techniques and use of materials, linings, and interfacings in the creation of costumes
- Organizational
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from very quiet to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 30 pounds, wear PPE, stand for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and work with chemicals such as dye and spray adhesive. May be required to travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Dresser
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for Dressers for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Dressers work closely with the other members of the wardrobe staff to assist performers with costume wear and change.
Dates: 4 positions 7/7/25-10/24/25
Starting at: $15/hour
- Required skills
- Confident working with complex costumes, working quickly and effectively
- Affinity for working with people in close contact in high stress situations
- Ability to do minor sewing repairs and notes
- Able to follow a complex wardrobe track including many moving pieces and adapt to changes
- Preference will be given to people with previous experience dressing musicals
- Required duties
- Prep, pre-set, track, and assist with costumes before, after, and during each technical and dress rehearsal, and performance
- Assist with setup, maintenance, and strike of dressing rooms
- Perform quick changes as assigned by Wardrobe Supervisor
- Finish alterations or perform repairs on costumes, wigs, and accessories
- Assist in the strike and storage of each production
- Assist in the costume shop as needed between shows
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from very quiet to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, wear PPE, stand for long periods, move quickly, climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and work with chemicals such as stain removers and Barge. May be required to travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Wig Artisan
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each individual position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for a Wig Artisan for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Wig Artisan works closely with the other members of the wardrobe to assist performers with costume wear and change.
Dates: 5/5/25-9/26/25
Starting at: $17/hour
- Required skills
- Confident working with hair, wigs, and makeup
- Requires skills in tying, styling, blocking, and washing wigs
- Required duties
- Build wigs and hairpieces for productions under the direction of the Wig Supervisor
- Style wigs and hair under the direction of the Wig Supervisor
- Shampoo and reset wigs as needed by AEA guidelines and/or requested
- Assist Audio staff with placement of microphones in wig pieces as needed
- Attend and assist with load in, tech rehearsals, and previews
- Assist in the setup, maintenance, and strike all dressing rooms.
- Perform any wig repairs needed
- Assist in the strike and storage of each production
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- May be required to participate on show crew in the event of illness or injury
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from very quiet to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 30 pounds, wear PPE, stand for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and work with chemicals such as those used in wig and hair styling and cleaning. May be required to travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Wig Dresser
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each individual position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for Wig Dressers for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Wig Dressers work closely with the other members of the wardrobe to assist performers with costume wear and change.
Dates: 1 position 6/7/25-10/24/25; 1 position 9/1/25-10/24/25
Starting at: $16/hour
- Required skills
- Confident working with wigs, hair, and makeup, working quickly and effectively
- Affinity for working with people in close contact in high stress situations
- Ability to do minor wig repairs and notes
- Able to follow a complex track including many moving pieces and adapt to changes
- Preference will be given to people with previous experience dressing wigs
- Required duties
- Prep, pre-set, track, and assist with wigs before, after, and during each rehearsal and performance
- Assist to setup, maintain, and strike all dressing rooms
- Perform wig prep as needed
- Perform wig quick changes as assigned by Wardrobe Supervisor
- Assist in the strike and storage of each production
- Assist in the wig shop as needed between shows
- Perform repairs on wigs
- Assist Audio team with mic placement on actors
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from very quiet to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 30 pounds, wear PPE, stand for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, and work with chemicals such as those used in wig and hair styling and cleaning. May be required to travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Audio Supervisor
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for an Audio Supervisor for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Audio Supervisor works closely with the Musical Director and Sound Designer to direct the Audio department.
Dates: 4/7/25-10/24/25
Starting at: $20/hour
- Required skills
- Personnel management including teaching, supervising, and collaborating
- Confident in monitoring and tracking budget spending
- Confident reading and interpreting drawings and plots to create work flows and make staffing assignments
- Preference given to previous experience with Digico SD9, Aviom personal mixers, and L’Acoustics PA
- Required duties
- Demonstrate knowledge of standard equipment and practices to implement the Sound Designer’s plans
- Work with Music Director to fulfill the audio and video needs for the Music departments
- Coordinate interdepartmental needs on behalf of the Sound department
- Supervise and create daily work schedule of the audio staff in shop and theatre
- In concert with other departments, direct work flow as per tech schedule
- Perform any repairs or maintenance on audio equipment
- Supervise and direct (sometimes hands-on) theatre load in
- Set up audio shop and stock supplies
- Fluency with DigiCo SD9, Aviom personal mixers, L’Acoustic systems, and typical musical theatre video needs.
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Project management including time, labor, and materials estimation
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Attend Production Meetings and other meetings as required
- May be required to participate on show crew in the event of illness or injury
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from quiet to very loud due to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly, and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van or a box truck up to 26’. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
A1
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for an A1 for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The A1 works closely with the Audio Supervisor and Sound Designer to work within the Audio department and mix front of house.
Dates: 4/28/25-10/24/25
Starting at: $18/hour
- Required skills
- Confident reading and interpreting drawings and plots
- Confident mixing large musicals with live musicians
- Preference given to previous experience with Digico SD9, Aviom personal mixers, L’Acoustics PA, and typical musical theatre audio and video needs
- Required duties
- Demonstrate knowledge of standard equipment and practices to implement the Sound Designer’s plans
- Work with Music Director to fulfill the audio and video needs for the Music departments
- Work with audio staff in shop and theatre
- Perform any repairs or maintenance on audio equipment
- Under the direction of the Audio Supervisor, work in shops and in theatre load in, tech, run, and strike
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Attend Production Meetings and other meetings as required
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from quiet to very loud due to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van or a box truck up to 26’. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
A2
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for an A2 for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The A2 works closely with the Audio Supervisor and Sound Designer to work within the Audio department and handle mics for performers.
Dates: 5/12/25-9/24/25
Starting at: $17/hour
- Required skills
- Confident reading and interpreting drawings and plots
- Confident handling and troubleshooting microphones for performers
- Preference given to previous experience with Digico SD9, Aviom personal mixers, L’Acoustics PA, and typical musical theatre audio and video needs
- Required duties
- Demonstrate knowledge of standard equipment and practices to implement the Sound Designer’s plans
- Work with Music Director to fulfill the audio and video needs for the Music departments
- Work with audio staff in shop and theatre
- Perform any repairs or maintenance on audio equipment
- Under the direction of the Audio Supervisor, work in shops and in theatre load in, tech, run, and strike
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Attend Production Meetings and other meetings as required
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from quiet to very loud due to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van or a box truck up to 26’. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Assistant Electrics Supervisor - Board Op
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each individual position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for an Assistant Electrics Supervisor – Board Op for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The AES works closely with the Electrics Supervisor to work within the Electrics department.
Dates: 3/31/25-10/24/25
Starting at: $19/hour
- Required skills
- Confident reading and interpreting drawings and plots
- Operating ETC lighting consoles
- Performing traditional pre-show checks of all systems in Electrics Department
- Preference given to previous experience with ETC systems
- Required duties
- Lead a crew in hang, circuit, dimmer patch, focus and/or strike of lighting instruments for each production
- Assist with the pre-season prep, the load-in, changeover periods and strike in association with the productions
- Assist with general electrics crew supervision
- Assist with troubleshooting and repairs
- Lead run crew and maintain equipment during run of shows
- Assist with any shop work as directed by the Electrics Supervisor
- Familiarity with ETC systems including consoles and fixtures
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Attend Production Meetings and other meetings as required
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from quiet to very loud due to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van or a box truck up to 26’. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Assistant Electrics Supervisor - Shop
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each individual position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for an Assistant Electrics Supervisor – Shop for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The AES-S works closely with the Electrics Supervisor to work within the Electrics department.
Dates: 3/31/25-10/24/25
Starting at: $19/hour
- Required skills
- Confident reading and interpreting drawings and plots
- Creating specialty projects
- Leading teams in set mounted practical effects
- Preference given to previous experience with ETC systems
- Required duties
- Lead a crew in hang, circuit, dimmer patch, focus and/or strike of lighting instruments for each production
- Assist with the pre-season prep, the load-in, changeover periods and strike in association with the productions
- Assist with troubleshooting and repairs
- Assist with any shop work as directed by the Electrics Supervisor
- Familiarity with ETC systems including consoles and fixtures
- May be required to participate on show crew in the event of illness or injury
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Attend Production Meetings and other meetings as required
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from quiet to very loud due to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly, and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van or a box truck up to 26’. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Followspot Operator/Electrican
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each individual position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for Followspot Operators/Electrician for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Followspot Operators/Electrician work closely with the Electrics Department.
Dates: 2 positions 4/7/25-10/24/25
Starting at: $17/hour
- Required skills
- Confident reading and interpreting drawings and plots
- Creating specialty projects
- Leading teams in set mounted practical effects
- Preference given to previous experience with ETC systems
- Required duties
- Run the spotlight during all technical rehearsals, performances, photo calls, and work calls
- Participate in hang, circuit, dimmer patch, focus and/or strike of lighting instruments for each production
- Assist with pre-season prep, load-in, changeovers and season strike
- Assist in maintaining equipment during run of shows
- Perform duties as assigned by the Electrics Supervisor or Assistant Electrics Supervisors
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from quiet to very loud due to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly, and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van or a box truck up to 26’. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Deck Supervisor
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each individual position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for a Deck Supervisor for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The Deck Supervisor works closely with the Technical Director and Production Stage Manager to lead a safe and fluid backstage environment.
Dates: 5/5/25-10/24/25
Starting at: $20/hour
- Required skills
- Personnel management including teaching, supervising, and collaborating
- Excellent communication skills to manage many concurrent priorities
- Confident reading and interpreting drawings and run paperwork
- Confident creating and editing run paperwork
- Preference to candidates with experience with fly systems
- Required duties
- Attend all rehearsals, performances, and photo calls
- Performing traditional pre-show checks and preparations for scenery and props based on show needs
- Supervise, teach, and instruct deck crew
- Assist with scenic construction, load in, changeovers, and strikes
- Perform any repairs or alterations during show run
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Attend Production Meetings and other meetings as required
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from quiet to very loud due to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly, and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van or a box truck up to 26’. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Deck Hand
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each individual position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for Deck Hands for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. Deck Hands work closely with the Deck Supervisor and Stage Management to run a safe and fluid backstage environment.
Dates: 1 position 5/19/25-10/24/25; 2 positions 7/7/25-10/24/25; 1 position 8/25/25-10/24/25
Starting at: $16/hour
- Required skills
- Excellent communication skills to manage many concurrent priorities
- Confident reading and interpreting drawings and run paperwork
- Required duties
- Attend all rehearsals, performances, and photo calls
- Performing traditional pre-show checks and preparations for scenery and props based on show needs
- Assist with scenic construction, load in, changeovers, and strikes
- Perform any repairs or alterations during show run
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from quiet to very loud due to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly, and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis, including driving a company cargo van or a box truck up to 26’. A high degree of working awareness is a must.
Non-Equity Assistant Stage Manager
STAGES St. Louis, a professional musical theatre company entering our 39th season, is seeking Production Staff to join our 2025 Season. The Season consists of three large-scale musicals: Murder for Two, the pre-Broadway production of Austen’s Pride, and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and runs from May through October. Start and End dates depend on each individual position. All seasonal positions are paid bi-weekly on Fridays. Although limited housing is available, preference will be given to local (St. Louis, Missouri) applicants.
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.
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@stagesstlouis.org.
Stages St. Louis is looking for a Non-Equity Assistant Stage Manager for our 2025 season. Although start and end dates are flexible, we hope to find personnel that can fulfill the largest contract possible. The ASMs work closely with the Deck Supervisor and Stage Management to run a safe and fluid backstage environment.
Dates: 5/6/25-10/19/25
Starting at: $17/hour
- Required skills
- Excellent communication skills to manage many concurrent priorities
- Confident reading and interpreting drawings and run paperwork
- Required duties
- Attend all rehearsals, performances, and photo calls
- Assume active responsibility for the form and discipline of rehearsals and performances
- Assist the AEA Production Stage Manager with the running of rehearsals and performances
- Assist with the tracking of all props during rehearsals and performances
- Performing traditional pre-show checks and preparations for scenery and props based on show needs
- Assist with all scene shifts during rehearsals and performances
- Assist with any planning, paperwork, and note taking as directed by the Production Stage Manager
- Attend any meetings as required by the Production Stage Manager
- Required concepts
- Excellent interpersonal skills with many different personality types
- Attention to detail in all aspects
- Commitment to performing all aspects of job with respect to design adherence as well as safety
- Organizational
- Read and adhere to the guidelines in the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
Working conditions include long days, working nights, weekends, and some overtime. Noise levels vary from quiet to very loud due to large machinery. A moderate degree of physical ability is associated with production positions, including ability to infrequently lift up to 50 pounds, pulling ropes, wear PPE, standing for long periods, climb ladders and stairs, and working at heights. Climate control varies significantly, and shops are not air conditioned. May be required travel locally on a regular basis. A high degree of working awareness is a must.