JOB POSTING: STAGE SUPERVISOR
Position Overview
The new Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (“The Wallis”) in Beverly Hills, CA seeks a full-time Stage Supervisor reporting to the Producing Director. This position assists in all stage and performance-related operations including running crews, planning, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, event management and stage labor. It is a full-time position October through March, salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
The Stage Supervisor will support all areas including but not limited to running various crews, production and labor scheduling, assisting with performance budgeting, planning and coordinating the use of all stages and stage related equipment. This position will help supervise all tech rehearsals and performances. Position will assist in the supervision of stage labor in compliance with all Wallis policies and procedures. Assume performance supervision role for all Wallis events, and stage manage special events or rentals as necessary, serve as an important logistics link and establish relationships with performers and renters and assist in determining services to be provided by the Wallis.
Applicants should have a College degree or equivalent experience as well as a wide and thorough knowledge of technical theater practices, with a minimum two years of experience in theatrical production management or a related field. Experience in other performance-related areas desired. Candidate should have knowledge of stage-related activities such as stage management, carpentry, rigging, electrics, sound, properties, costumes/wardrobe, touring, special effects, mechanization, and drafting, ability to specify and secure outside services and materials to support Wallis productions as needed. A thorough familiarity with Excel and Word is required and an ability to draft in Auto/CAD and/or Vectorworks highly desired. A successful candidate will possess the ability to plan ahead and facilitate in problem solving, demonstrate strong communication skills with professional artists and inexperienced renters. Must be able to supervise and direct crew activities and to show initiative and work efficiently in stressful situations with strong organizational skills and work habits. Must be able to work a varying schedule, including nights and weekends.
Anticipated to start immediately. This position is seasonal October – March. Salary DOE + benefits after 3 months. For consideration please send resume and cover letter with references to Calvin Legassie at [email protected], or by mail at Calvin Legassie, Production Supervisor, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 North Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
Theater Profile
The Wallis opened in October 2013 and transformed a Beverly Hills city block into a vibrant new cultural destination with two distinct buildings: the historic Beverly Hills Post Office and the new, contemporary 500-seat, state-of-the-art Goldsmith Theater. Within the Post Office, existing spaces have been re-imagined into a flexible 150-seat Studio Theater, three classrooms for a theater school, a café, and gift shop. Located in the heart of the city’s finest shopping and dining, The Wallis serves Beverly Hills and Greater Los Angeles, and is a new home to artists from around the world. More information at www.thewallis.org.
