Posted by The Grove Theatre
Assistant Stage Manager
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Interviews: Upon application and availability
Start Date: June 1st 2025
End Date: August 31st 2025
Remuneration: $850 per week
Job Type: Assistant Stage Manager
Employee Benefits: N/A
Location: Fenelon Falls, ON
Job Overview
This position offers an opportunity for a strong communicator to join a rapidly growing organization where you can spend your summer outdoors enjoying live entertainment under the stars. With a small but growing team, new staff will play an important role in laying the foundation for our expanding theatre.
The Assistant Stage Manager will work hand in hand with the Stage Manager, Production Manager and Artistic Directors to create and produce amazing performances at The Grove Theatre. The Assistant Stage Manager plays an important role to ensure that the vision of the Artistic Director and the Production Manager is successfully met.
We are looking for an Assistant Stage Manager with a keen interest in learning more about Stage Management in unique spaces. Experience in non-union or CAEA apprentice credits is an asset. This position will be involved in all aspects of the stage management process which includes, prep, paper work, rehearsal room setup, wardrobe and prop tracking, moving from rehearsal hall to site, tech, running shows, change overs, repairs and maintenance, strike and end of season close up. If you are interested in stage management or excited to know what it’s like to be a part of a company’s full summer season this is the position for you.
Hours for this position may vary week to week but will include work in the evenings and on weekends.
Billeting is available but those who live in the area or have secondary homes or property in the area are encouraged to apply.
Reports to: Production Manager in tandem with our Technical Director and Artistic Director
Responsibilities
- Assisting the Stage Manager in all areas of rehearsal and shows.
- Taking notes, creating paperwork and participating in running shows
- Assisting with general tasks within the theatre as needed
- Work with all production staff, designers, actors, and managers to produce an amazing show
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment throughout the theatre and rehearsal spaces
- Ensure all rehearsal materials are available when needed
What we’re looking for:
- Able to work well under pressure and is comfortable with a changing schedule and work list
- A G License is an asset
- Can keep up in a fast paced environment
- Must be available evenings and weekends
- Experience or education within the theatre industry
- Must enjoy working indoors and outdoors as we are an outdoor amphitheatre
- Verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail
- Innovative thinker with strong problem solving skills
- Collaborative, creative and strategic thinking individual
Organization Description
The Grove Theatre is a brand-new, outdoor amphitheatre for the community of the Kawartha Lakes and beyond, located in Fenelon Falls. Built into the garden grove of the Fenelon Fairgrounds, the spacious venue is home to high-quality professional theatre, live music and events. Friends and family will gather to enjoy open-air performances staged in an idyllic natural setting. The Grove Theatre is committed to being a space for everyone, hosting community events, programming and tours.
Working at The Grove Theatre
All of our team members should be comfortable with the knowledge that June to September will have a heavier workload. During productions our days will be split between a variety of locations and spread between daytime, evening, weekday and weekends. It can be frenetic but together we will set ourselves up for a marathon and not a sprint. We aim to make space for people to be more than just their jobs. We want to share things we care about and we notice in our communities. We can’t be task oriented all the time and we think it’s important to include the time to reflect and connect.
The Grove is a new organization and as such, policies and procedures are still being developed. We celebrate diversity in arts and people (including employees!), and are working to prioritize inclusive and accessible processes and experiences. We want to carefully consider all decisions that will build the root system of The Grove and we are approaching this with the understanding that these decisions take time and care.
How to Apply:
Please prepare a cover letter and resume addressed to Allison Bjerkseth, Production Manager and email to abjerkseth@grovetheatre.ca as one single PDF. Include the position title in the subject line.
Your cover letter should address the following questions:
1. What excites you about The Grove Theatre
2. What relevant skills and experiences do you bring to this role or if you are applying from outside the arts sector, what motivated you to apply for this role and what transferable skills may apply?
We recognize no one’s skill set will be in perfect alignment with this job call. If you have some of these skills listed above, we encourage you to apply. The Grove Theatre looks forward to a variety of applicants.
We thank everyone for taking the time to apply, but as we are a very small staff, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.