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Stage Manager - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride Whippany, NJ
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Production Assistant - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride, Whippany, NJ
RAIL EVENTS PRODUCTIONS INC —Whippany, NJ
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Local Production Manager - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride Whippany, NJ
Rail Events Production —Whippany, NJ
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RAIL EVENTS PRODUCTIONS INC —Whippany, NJ
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Stage Manager - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride Whippany, NJ

RAIL EVENTS PRODUCTIONS INC -
Whippany, NJ

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Job Details

Seasonal
$1,350 a week

Qualifications

Live production performance

Full Job Description

Job Title: Stage Manager THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride

Division/Department: Rail Events Productions/Run Crew

Reports To: Vice President Director of Production & Production Stage Manager

Type of position: Exempt/Salary

Employee Classification: Seasonal

Compensation: $1,350 / weekly

Job Summary:

Stage Managers work with Production Stage Management and to execute the operating season of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride event. Stage Managers facilitate rehearsals and technical rehearsals for a cast of 50-60 performers. During daily operations, Stage Managers work with cast, crew, and railroad representatives to run multi-show days to ensure timely execution of each event.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with Production Staff during pre-production
Manage rehearsals under the Director and Production Stage Manager
Work in a team of two to setup/teardown rehearsal space, record blocking, reset props, and run sound during rehearsal and tech.
Call the show and oversee the cast and crew during the run of the event
Steward the execution of all performances within the vision of the national production staff
Become familiar with and reinforce company and railroad safety policies
Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers
Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Skill & Work Experience Requirements

Prior experience with theatre in non-traditional spaces
Able to excel in a fast-paced rehearsal process and tech period
Work with a cast of 50+ actors, including minors
Must be able to take instructions from train personnel
Must be adaptable to changing conditions both on and off the train (train delays, actors/crew out sick, inclement weather)
Perform well under stressful situations with a cool and calm demeanor, as well as spending multiple hours on a moving train in a small space
Possess a well-spoken manner in personal communications
Self-motivation and attention to details
Experience using Qlab, Google Suite
Be physically capable of lifting heavy objects
Must be willing to travel within the United States
Must be 18 or over

Work Environment:

Majority of time spent in an event setting
Varied schedules requiring evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays
Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
Varying temperatures and weather conditions; both indoor and outdoor
Able to stand and walk on uneven or unsteady surfaces aboard a moving train
Time spent in and around an active railroad yard

What’s in it for you?

Serve others and create a world of make-believe and magic
Competitive pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connections
Enrich and positively impact the experience for all – big and small
Be part of an inclusive team in a supportive environment with high expectations for self and your fellow teammates
Catered meals for 5-show days
Comp tickets for your friends and family

Working on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is unlike anything you will ever do. This immersive experience is entirely unique to Rail Events Productions. The challenge of producing a full-length production on a moving train is one of the most rewarding experiences as an artist or technician. With a total cast, crew and front-of-house employees of 60-75 people onsite every day and the possibility of over 2,000 guests, our days can be chaotic. With such a fast-paced environment, the team at Rail Events Productions takes care to properly support and teach everyone the best ways to accomplish their jobs. We strive to build a space where employees are safe and encouraged to grow throughout their time with the company.

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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