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SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY 2026 USF AEA Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager in CEDAR CITY, Utah
2026 USF AEA Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager
Salary: $1,159.00 - $1,508.00 Weekly
Location: Cedar City, UT
Job Type: Shakespeare Seasonal
Job Number: 202400224
Division: President's Office
Closing: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Tony-award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theatre company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff for the 2026 season. The Utah Shakespeare Festival produces an eight-show repertory season and three Greenshows across four venues in the summer/fall of each year. Position details below.
Contract start dates and lengths vary. Equity contracts are LORT B and LORT D (Repertory).
Stage Manager (AEA): Contracts start in late April or early June and run through early September or early October depending on show assignments.
Assistant Stage Manager (AEA): Contract starts in late April and runs through early September.
Date of first consideration: 11/26/2025.
Essential Functions
All jobs may involve moving a variety of physical objects, including furniture, props, and scenery pieces. Due to the repertory nature of the USF season, all stage managers are likely to be in rehearsal/performance for more than one show at the same time.
• Stage Manager (AEA):
• Coordinate and execute assigned shows in collaboration with an SM team.
• Oversees rehearsals and calling of assigned productions.
• Works in collaboration with SM staff scheduler to schedule rehearsals.
• May cover secondary rehearsals as needed. Will also be assigned to cover (understudy) the calling of other shows as needed.
• Assistant Stage Manager (AEA):
• Assist SM with coordination and execution of assigned shows.
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of the majority of show paperwork for assigned shows.
• Oversees all backstage operations during tech and performances.
• May cover secondary rehearsals as needed.
• Will also be assigned to cover (understudy) ASM or SM tracks on other shows as needed.
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
• Previous professional stage management.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous AEA stage management.
• Current member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA).
Supplemental Information
Documents needed to apply:
• 3 professional references.
Position is contingent on funding.
Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.
Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.
In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6922665
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