Seeking Stage Manager for Devised Theatre Mainstage I September 20th Start Date

Use (pronounced as the verb, to use) is a nonprofit theatre company that amplifies NYC artists through paid ensemble-devised projects, free skill-building workshops, and open mic nights for in-progress work. We remove the pay out of pay-to-play culture, fostering a community that uplifts historically underrepresented artists and encourages creative individuality both in and outside of our programs.

Speak ART: Our annual mainstage performance. This project empowers multidisciplinary artists to craft a new theatrical piece merging music, movement, and text. Artists use improvisation and experimental techniques to explore a culturally relevant theme and develop a piece reflective of their collective vision. This platform amplifies voices traditionally marginalized in professional arts spaces, fostering authentic narratives that provoke societal reflection and action. Together with mission-aligned community partners, Speak ART sparks dialogue and ignites change through the transformative power of newly devised theatre.

Seeking stage manager for Speak ART, a devised theatre production. We have completed casting and hiring for our devising ensemble and devising facilitator- only need a Stage Manager to make our team complete!

Please submit a quick intro, your union status, SM resume, and a brief blurb as to why you're interested in being a part of a devised project like this to [email protected] if interested.

Please ensure you're available for all of the following dates prior to submitting. This is strictly a non-union position, as well.

Development Phase

• September 20th
• Virtual Meet and Greet on Zoom
• 7-8:30pm
• Sept 21st
• 7-10pm In person
• Sept 22nd
• 7-10pm In person
• Sept 23rd
• 7-10pm In person
• Sept 24th
• 7-10pm In person
• Sept 25th
• 7pm start Invited Closed Showing for In progress Work In Person

Regroup for Speak ART Rehearsal Phase

• October 5
• 7-10pm In person
• October 8th
• 7-10pm In person
• One additional rehearsal in the 7-10pm window tbd for October 6th, 7th or 9th (will be firmly decided and communicated with ensemble before contracts are sent out and signed in August)
• October 10th
• Tech Rehearsal10am-2pm
• October 11th
• Dress Rehearsal 11am-2pm

Performance Night One

• October 12th
• 6:15pm call time- 9pm

Performance Night Two

• October 13th
• 6:15pm call time-9pm

For the position of Stage Manager:
Remain open and communicative with the facilitator and ensemble.

Stay true to the mission and values of USE.

Attend all scheduled meetings/rehearsals.

Provide records and notes of blocking, rehearsals, and other items of note per the facilitator; help keep them centralized and organized.

Review schedule and compensation information and be sure you're comfortable with the process details.

Confirm availability for all dates provided.

Receive a $225 stipend on Sept 25th, the date of the closed showing and the remaining $225 on October 13th.