Production Assistant/Stage Manager: Musical Theatre Conservatory
Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $650-700 weekly exempt, with housing included.
Production Assistant- Musical Theater Conservatory
STATUS [full time, year seasonal, exempt]
Reports to:
Director of MTC
Start Date:June 1, 2026
End Date:
July 24, 2026
Working Location:
Onsite
Department:Education
Housing:Housing available
Compensation: $650- $700 weekly
Schedule:
This position includes weekend and evening work.
ABOUT BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY
Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking a Production Assistant to join our Musical Theatre Conservatory(MTC) team in Pittsfield, MA.
Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs.
BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.
JOB OVERVIEW
The MTC production assistant supports the Director of the Musical Theatre Conservatory in all administrative and production aspects of the program, including scheduling and implementing classes and daily activities, as well as stage managing the MTC Cabarets, the Showcase, and additional performance projects. The ideal candidate is interested in theatre education, directing, or theatre administration, and already has stage management experience, which they can apply as needed within our program.
REQUIREMENTS
- Stage managing the MTC program, including classes, cabarets, the Final Showcase, and additional performance projects.
- Sending out a daily call with information on the class schedule, location, and preparation needed.
- Help manage and delegate daily tasks to production teams, supervise show run crews, and provide on-site support in the absence of the Director
- Preparing class and production paperwork/music
- Basic office administration: maintaining student records, attendance, and faculty paperwork
- Prepping and coordinating materials/spaces used for classes and rehearsals
- Communicate with students about schedule changes and details
- Attend courses/rehearsals when the schedule allows
- Communicate regularly with the education department about feedback and the needs of students and visiting teachers in the conservatory
- Communicate with teachers, as directed, including the distribution of payment
- Documenting the program- photo and video documentation, assisting with social media posts
- Work with the Associate Director of Education to complete the Playbill for MTC Cabarets
- Adhere to safe working practices that comply with festival safety protocols and align with facility protocols set forth by Barrington Stage Company
- Embrace BSCs commitment to DEIJA by actively participating in and encouraging behaviors among staff members and students that exemplify respect; interrupting microaggressions and other behaviors that hinder our DEIJA and Anti-Racism efforts; engaging in the diversification of the workforce; and demonstrating a degree of cultural competency that encourages healthy relationships with all company members.
- Participate in end-of-session strike, breakdown, and debriefing.
- Document insights to improve the position's processes and enhance the production management department's effectiveness for the following season.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong organizational skills and a passion for theatre and education are imperative.
- A positive and encouraging attitude that aligns with the mission of the program.
- Must have experience working in a leadership position with peers, be able to communicate positively and effectively, and use discretion.
- Maintain attention to detail and a commitment to artistic quality.
- Stage Management experience
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment and adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
- Must be capable of working long hours while standing. Valid drivers license preferred.
- Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive - Sheets, Docs, Forms)
Ideal qualifications
- Creative background. Experience in teaching, directing, or producing is highly preferred.
- Photography, Social Media, and/or Graphic Design knowledge and skills are beneficial but not required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage relationships with a diverse range of personalities
- An essential function of this job is in-person work in Pittsfield, MA.