202526 Emerging Professional Resident Stage Management
202526 Emerging Professional Resident Stage Management
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Department: Production Stage Management
Status: FullTime Volunteer
Dates: (position 1 September 29 2025 to June 7 2026 and position 2 September 29 2025 to May 17 2026
Deadline to Apply: Applications will be reviewed beginning on March 31 2025
Milwaukee Repertory Theater a LORT theater located in the heart of Wisconsins largest metropolitan area is currently seeking applicants for the position of Stage Management Resident. Our mission is to ignite positive changes in the cultural social and economic vitality of our community by creating worldclass theater experiences that entertain provoke and inspire meaningful dialogue among an audience representative of Milwaukees rich diversity. It is important that our hiring practices reflect our ongoing commitment to diversity and antiracism we strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. We are further committed to considering applicants who are wellrounded but do not fulfill every qualification.
Description:
The Stage Management resident works and learns directly alongside the contingent of AEA stage managers during the rehearsal tech and performance process for productions in all 4 venues. This position develops superb skills in the prep rehearsal and performance processes of stage managers for all sizes of productions as well as maintaining a SM department on a day to day basis.
Opportunities:
Work alongside AEA Stage Managers from all over the country
Participate in the rehearsal process for 58 productions
Develop an intimate understanding of the production process for a large regional theater producing multiple productions simultaneously
Hours:
This position follows the rehearsal schedule for assigned productions. Hours include nights and weekends. Additional days off or shorter days are given to offset longer hours whenever possible.
Qualifications:
All EPRS residents will have:
Demonstrated skills for department
Good communication skills
Strong work ethic
A level of maturity and selfsufficiency to work in a professional theater environment
Initiative to embrace relevant learning opportunities
Successful candidates will have previous stage management experience on an educational or small professional/nonprofessional level. They will be selfmotivated with keen attention to detail.
Supervisor:
This position is directly supervised by the Production Stage Manager and individual productions stage managers.
EPR Compensation:
$345 weekly untaxed stipend
$200 one time stipend to offset the costs of travel to Milwaukee for nonGreater Milwaukee area based residents
Private bedroom in a shared apartment paid for by Milwaukee Rep (includes utilities and internet)
Unlimited city bus pass for transportation too and from the theater
Professional development and mentorship opportunities
Free tickets to Rep productions invitations to EPR Angel dinners and events and a variety of professional training and workshop opportunities
Access to our EPR Pantry for supplementary groceries
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
