Stage Manager/Assistant Stage Manager

County Stage Company is Prince Edward County’s professional theatre company, producing bold, high-quality live performance rooted in rural creativity, artistic excellence, and community connection. Working across unique venues throughout Prince Edward County, County Stage creates professional theatre experiences that engage local audiences, attract cultural tourism, and support the region’s growing creative economy.

County Stage Company is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented Stage Manager / Assistant Stage Manager to join our summer production team through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

This position offers an emerging theatre worker the opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience in stage management, rehearsal coordination, and live performance operations within a fast-paced repertory environment. The successful candidate will serve as Stage Manager for Pinocchio and Assistant Stage Manager for First Date and Mouthpiece, working closely with the directors, cast, designers, and production team across the 2026 summer season.

Position Summary

The Stage Manager / Assistant Stage Manager will play a key role in supporting the smooth execution of County Stage Company’s summer repertory season. This role will lead stage management for Pinocchio, including rehearsal support, backstage coordination, and performance calling, while also assisting the lead Stage Managers of First Date and Mouthpiece with rehearsal tracking, backstage operations, and daily production needs.

This is an ideal opportunity for a student or emerging theatre practitioner interested in stage management, production coordination, and professional repertory theatre.

Canada Summer Jobs Position
8-week contract
Full-time
$22.20/hour
35 hours/week
Start Date: June 16 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Stage Manager for Pinocchio
• Serve as Assistant Stage Manager for First Date and Mouthpiece
• Support rehearsal setup, daily rehearsal needs, and room organization
• Track blocking, cues, props, and rehearsal notes
• Prepare and distribute rehearsal reports and daily calls
• Support backstage operations during technical rehearsals and performances
• Call performances for Pinocchio
• Assist with prop tracking, preset, and backstage transitions
• Maintain prompt books and production paperwork
• Support communication between creative and production teams
• Assist with general production coordination as needed

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in stage management, technical theatre, or live performance production
• Ability to remain calm and focused in fast-paced environments
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working collaboratively with artists and production teams
• Prior stage management or backstage experience is an asset
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and production paperwork is an asset
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during rehearsals and performances

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on professional experience in stage management within a repertory theatre model
• Mentorship from professional directors, stage managers, and production staff
• Experience calling and running live performances
• Portfolio-building experience in prompt books, rehearsal reporting, and production coordination
• Networking opportunities with professional artists and theatre makers
• A dynamic summer work experience in Prince Edward County’s professional arts sector

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this position through the Canada Summer Jobs program, applicants must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

How to Apply

Please submit the following in one PDF:

• A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position
• Your resume

Applications should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line: Stage Manager / Assistant Stage Manager – Canada Summer Jobs

County Stage Company is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

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