Stage Manager - Dollywood Theme Park - Seasonal

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties, all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts and they will tell you this place is different. It's not a difference that you can touch or see - it's a difference you can feel. We are seeking a Stage Manager who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together and caring deeply about our brand. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests.

We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. They also bring fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity, and genuine hospitality to their life and work. The right Stage Manager checklist will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.

The Stage Manager is responsible for the overall organization of a theatrical production. The job requires keeping actors, musicians and technicians on task, managing meetings and rehearsals, and remaining calm and level-headed throughout the process.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.

Summary of Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Confers with Producer concerning production plan
• Disseminates general information about production
• Interprets stage set diagrams to determine stage layout
• Monitor show expenses and helps achieve budgets
• Coordinates up-to-date production calendar, rehearsals, meetings, costume fittings and coaching sessions with Entertainment Manager/Supervisor
• Anticipate the needs of the production and the Manager/Supervisor, director and carry out tasks without being asked
• During rehearsals, takes notes for the director, performers and technicians, including movements across the stage, scripts changes and light, sound and scenery needs
• Compiles and archives updated script, score, notes, a/v materials, etc. into a comprehensive production book
• Supervises/monitors actions of stage crew, musicians and performers during rehearsals and performances to ensure the producer and director's vision to maintain show quality
• Calls for performers to be present at certain intervals before curtain time
• Follows script for each performance and gives cues for curtain, lights, special effects and prompting performs as needed
• Be knowledgeable of assigned location and its technical equipment
• Assist in placing scenery and props
• Devises emergency substitute for props and stage equipment
• Supervises transitions of understudies into performances
• Monitor stages to insure they are in good working condition, i. e. floors, locks, heating, air, electrical systems, floor, roof, seats and setting area
• Monitors safe use of equipment and facility and safe conduct of all show personnel
• May operate production equipment to transmit or record performances
• May be called upon to act as backstage/on stage crew in performance of a production
• Drive company vehicles (car, vans, and non-commercial trucks) to transport personnel and/or supplies
• Keeps records to advise Manger/Supervisor upon matters of time attendance, payroll and employee benefits
• Supervise technical set up of shows
• Supervise change over from one show to another
• Request work orders for repairs on show facility and follow-up
• Safety Trainer and perform training for personnel as requested
• Complete and maintain documentation for all monthly safety meetings along with performing monthly and bi-monthly safety inspections as required
• Update and maintain up-to-date Safety Data Sheets for your location
• Supervise all work calls - unless being supervised by management then you may be required to participate in work call
• Coordinate with front of house ushers and vendors
• Gathering and entering information for daily show reports and Park Pulse
• Traveling shows:
• may require long hours for travel
• managing overnight accommodations and meals for the group
• coordinate arrive times and set-up with venues
• multiple set-up and tear-down of travel set
• documentation for every aspect of traveling show
• maintain open communications and working relationship with Dollywood Foundation
• May be asked to assist in any auditions, local or out of town
• Authorized PCard holder, if required by Manager
• Duties require evening and late night work during rehearsal and shows. (Long hours may be required at unconventional times)
• Weekend commitment is a requirement
• May required extended outdoor work

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• College degree in theater or similar discipline preferred
• Previous stage management experience, including theme park, theater or amateur productions to include sets, costumes and lighting preferred
• Must have experience in leading and working with technical crews
• Considerable knowledge of accepted practices concerned with stage management
• Experience dealing with a variety of personality types and have the ability to remain even-tempered even when others are excitable or upset
• Above average computer experience with working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word and internet
• Must successfully complete a pre employment offer background check and drug screening

• Must reflect Dollywood's image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
• Must display and live out Lead with Love qualities by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable
• Must be committed to continuous improvement
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
• Must promote and support a "team" work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
• Must adapt to changes easily
• Must enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Must show appreciation to others
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines
• Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal.