Touring Stage​/Road Manager for Sundog Theatre’s A Christmas Carol

Sundog Theatre (Susan Fenley producer, Timmy Gage director) seeks an organized Stage/Road Manager for its short tour of the popular 1-hour educational musical, A Christmas Carol that tours every December.

Sundog Theatre is a performing arts organization offering the following:

• Arts-in-education programs in theatre, dance, music, and visual arts to help make learning come alive in schools
• Contemporary, original, and thought-provoking theatre productions
• Touring company that travels regionally

Our office is based in Staten Island, NY. We get around – performance and education spaces are located in various theaters, schools, parks, churches, colleges, museums, zoos, and cultural centers.

Touring Stage/Road Manager for Sundog Theatre’s A Christmas Carol

Approximately 15 daytime show dates between Dec 5-19. Shows are in large venues & schools in NYC, NJ, and CT. Non-union. We MAY ask you to drive (if you do) for an extra daily fee.

Rehearsal: 6 daytimes at the end of Nov/beginning of Dec, all in Staten Island, NY.

Out of NYC show transportation/hotel/meals covered.

• Attend/stage manage rehearsals/performances. Set up space/stage beforehand with actors.
• Create/distribute contact sheet with show personnel and performers.
• Interface with venue reps to communicate technical needs and ensure smooth show execution.
• Coordinate load-ins and load-outs, rehearsals, sound checks.
• Address venue-specific requirements and confirm technical and hospitality needs.
• Address any unexpected issues. This can range from technical or cast issues to travel.
• Communication with actors/producers/director about schedule, changes, and tour details.
• At schools, manage setup/sound operation and connect with school rep.
• Take care of body mic setup/care and oversee props/costumes/set setup by actors.
• Submit daily rehearsal/performance reports.
• Make sure all actors assist with load-in/set-up/load-out of set, props, costumes.
• Keep in close contact with director, producer, TD, and members of production team as needed.
• Manage inventory of props, costumes, and equipment at last show.