Stage Manager - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride Whippany, NJ

**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 - Potential for end of season bonus 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.**