Wanted: The Elusive Experienced Stage Manager
Wanted: The Elusive Experienced Stage Manager
Somewhere beyond the curtain, a headset crackles. A rehearsal falls into order. The production team receives exactly the information it needs. An actor who was “just here” reappears. Coincidence? We suspect an experienced stage manager. If you can wrangle rehearsals, keep the team informed, and call a show with uncanny calm, give us a sign. We’ll be listening for your cue.
If you own a well-loved prompt book and a legendary pencil stash, step out of the shadows. Your headset awaits.
Pay is experienced based. Send your resume to Shell: programs@merrillartscenter.org
Also seeking experienced directors, stage managers, sound and lighting designers, sound engineers, costume and props designers, and set designers and builders.
Theater Sound Designer Needed
Can you make thunder on cue and feedback disappear like your top eight on MySpace? Merrill Arts Center is seeking a sound designer who can set up and run wireless mics, handle mic checks, balance live vocals, and nail mute cues during performances. Your mission: main-character energy for the cast, absolutely none for the microphones. Bring the drama—without the mic screech or a backstage conversation getting its own solo.
Sound like you? Give us a shout. At a reasonable volume.
Pay is experience based. Send your resume to Shell: programs@merrillartscenter.org
Also seeking experienced directors, stage managers, sound and lighting designers, sound engineers, costume and props designers, and set designers and builders.
Bring your creativity, energy, and best “yes, and…” spirit—tiny critics included!
Merrill Arts Center is looking for enthusiastic theater directors who make learning fun—and can survive an encore before snack time.
Directors who Love working with Kids
Lead the adventure in MAC’s Spring, Summer, and Fall Shows. This spring is March Hare’s Tale! No rabbit-chasing experience required.
- Work with imaginative young performers ages 5–12
- Rehearse Saturday mornings 9:30-noon with 4 techs 4-6pm
- Shows run two weekends at 12:30pm (Sat-Sun)
- Shows are 20 minutes in length
- Productions are supported by professional designers and stage managers
- Build confidence, teamwork, and stage magic—dramatic entrances encouraged
- Experience is preferred, but we are willing to take a chance on you if you are open to working with a staff mentor.
Teaching Artists Wanted
Turn Thursday afternoons into a theater playground—without stepping on any imaginary lava!
- Drama Games Club meets for one hour after school (4-5pm)
- Home School Games Club and Performance Club meets 1:30-2:30 and 2:30-3:30
- Lead high-energy theater games (your silliest character voice is a plus)
- Performance Club meets to rehearse a 15-minute workshop-style show for a private audience.
- Help kids explore, create, and shine—glitter strictly optional
- $35 per session – $105 for the afternoon if all 3 run (1-5pm)
- You don’t have to be available for all 3 to teach with MAC
Ready to inspire the next generation of performers—and hear at least 47 excellent knock-knock jokes?
Send your interest and experience to Shell at programs@merrillartscenter.org.
Come play, create, and make theater memories. Break a leg—figuratively, please!
HELP WANTED: Backstage Experts
No wand required—just creativity, caffeine, and the confidence to yell, “I found the thing!”
Merrill Arts Center is recruiting backstage legends, chaos managers, and emergency tape finders!
Looking for: Stage Managers, Costumers, Set Designers & Builders
Stage Managers: Can you calmly say “Places, please!” while the universe unravels?
Set Designers & Builders: Are you able to turn cardboard, paint, and mild panic into a living room, castle, or suspiciously sturdy tree?
Costumers: Do you have the skill to fix a hem, tame sequins, and make ten kids look like they planned this?
Prop Masters: Is your creativity so boundless you can create a complete table setting out of a bunch of Kleenex boxes?
If this is you Merrill Arts is hiring!
Email Shell your resume at programs@merrillartscenter.org
Upcoming Productions:
1. TBA — Adults – March
2. Alice in Wonderland — Ages 10 to 18 – April
3. Exhausted Beauty — Ages 5 to 12 – April
4. Two Gentlemen of Varona – Adults – June