Register to be a Stage Manager
The Stage Managers play a pivotal role in ensuring the stage performances run on time and as planned. Stationed at designated stage areas throughout the festival, you’ll coordinate with performers, sound engineers, and the event programming team to keep everything on track. This role demands strong communication skills and a solid understanding of stage and technical operations, along with the specific needs of performers.
Accessibility
This is an outdoor volunteer role stationed at a stage, so you’ll need to navigate the stage set up. All stages will have one set of stairs and one ramp to access the stage floor. You will have a chair available at times.
It will require you to interact with people and support them in their roles. It will be busy and loud.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the assigned stage.
- Collaborate with performers, technicians, and staff for smooth performances.
- Ensure compliance with the event schedule and manage transitions between performances.
- Address any technical or logistical challenges that arise during performances.
- Communicate performance times and schedules to performers and MCs.
- Identify, report, and resolve issues raised by stakeholders and attendees.
- Assist performers and sound engineers to setup audio equipment and props.
- Escalate and respond to security concerns and situations.
- Secure stage access after the event and assist sound and lighting engineers as needed.