Job Description
Job Description
STATEMENT OF JOB
Stage managers are covered by all the rules and provisions of Theater J’s agreements with Actors’ Equity Association, except where specifically stated otherwise, and all the rules for actors pertaining to rehearsals, performances, overtime, breaks, rest periods and travel time shall also be applicable to stage managers and/or assistant stage managers.
DUTIES OF THE STAGE MANAGER
(A) No actor or stage manager shall be required to perform duties other than those for which they are properly contracted under an Equity contract.
(B) The actor and/or stage manager shall:
(1) Be prompt at rehearsals and all other official calls;
(2) Appear at the theatre no later than one-half hour prior to the performance;
(3) Pay strict regard to makeup and dress;
(4) Conform to the language of the script;
(5) Perform the actor's or stage manager’s services as reasonably directed, to the best of their ability;
(6) Properly care for the actor's or stage manager’s costume and props;
(7) Respect the physical property of the production and the Producer;
(8) Refrain from using or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs during rehearsals, half-hour and performances and/or while traveling in the company vehicle;
(9) Abide by all reasonable rules and regulations of the Producer not in conflict with Equity Rules; and
(10) Abide by all rules and regulations of Equity and not alter, omit, or change them in any way.