Stage Manager Intern

About This Role

Join the production team for Music@Menlo's 2026 season, taking a leadership role in stage managing multiple performances and interacting with internationally renowned musicians. This role involves comprehensive production activities from staging and lighting to live streaming and strike, providing hands-on experience in technical theatre and arts management.

Responsibilities

• Learn the complete production schedule including when and where all events will take place
• Become familiar with festival staff and artist roster
• Assist with preparation of all concert and event spaces including stage load-in and installation, lighting and audio load-in and setup, outdoor concessions setup, and classroom setup
• Assist with stage assembly which includes moving large, heavy pieces of stage deck
• Conduct inventory management and purchase supplies and equipment as needed
• Assist with daily preparation, maintenance, cleanup, and closing of all rehearsal, performance, and outdoor spaces
• Work directly with guest lecturers and technical director in preparing, setting up, and running multimedia presentations
• Attend all rehearsals and concerts and provide proactive assistance to the musicians and production staff
• Operate digital video cameras and audio for the live streaming of concerts and lectures
• Run all events including coordinating stage changes, running lighting, monitoring backstage areas, and ensuring safety and security of artists

Requirements

• Strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be proactive and anticipate needs of artists and team members
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Positive energy and a willingness to pitch in and be a team player
• Flexibility, stamina, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Openness to receiving feedback and guidance
• Stage crew experience or general working knowledge of theatre productions and/or concerts
• Ability to move heavy objects including lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs
• Ability to traverse stairs and move about campus and backstage areas easily
• Organized, professional team player; ability to problem solve and be quick on your feet
• Ability to track details from rehearsal to concert and be responsive on a moment's notice
• Ability to secure a State of California minor work permit before commencement of and as a requirement for employment (for minors)

Nice to Have

• Interest in chamber music
• Interest in pursuing a career in technical theatre, stage management, or arts management
• General knowledge of stage lighting systems
• Experience with audiovisual equipment such as LCD projectors, wireless mics, and sound amplification equipment
• Knowledge of classical music

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits