Stage Manager (m/f/d) as a temporary replacement due to illness at the “Schlosstheater Celle”

The Schlosstheater Celle, a theater with approximately 130 employees, is seeking to fill the position of Stage Manager (m/f/d) on a full-time, temporary basis to cover a sick leave absence through December 31, 2026. 

The Schlosstheater Celle operates the Schlosstheater, the Studio Stages, and HALLE 19. With approximately 25 theatrical productions per season, the program offers something for every age group. In addition, there is the program of the JUNGES SCHLOSSTHEATER, which also includes collaborations with schools and club activities. The Stage Manager is primarily responsible for organizing rehearsals and performances and ensuring that everything runs smoothly, particularly on the stage of the Schlosstheater.

Your responsibilities include:

• The organizational and technical management of performances and stage rehearsals, particularly coordinating between the artistic and technical teams—that is, between the directing teams, performers, and stage/technical staff

• Setting up movable elements such as props, costumes, etc., on stage

• Managing the flow of a performance for cast members & audience

• Operating the relevant equipment

• Documenting and recording the procedures 

• For pre-production support: creating rehearsal schedules and coordinating the necessary requirements for sound, props, and furniture during rehearsals.

• Supervising rehearsals may be added depending on the requirements and availability.

• Stand-in for props

Employment terms and compensation are based on suitability and inclination, in accordance with the provisions of the NV Bühne Solo or the TVöD collective bargaining agreements.

We offer you…

• Exciting and varied work in a dedicated team

• Opportunity for mobile or flexible work at various locations

• Allocation of free tickets

The Schlosstheater promotes equality among all employees and therefore welcomes applications from everyone, regardless of their ethnic, cultural, or social background. People with disabilities will be given priority consideration if they have the same qualifications and abilities.

Contact: Annkatrin Schindel

Requirements:

• Reliability, organizational and communication skills 

• Artistic sensitivity

• Technical understanding of stage operations

• Willingness to work irregular hours typical of the theater industry, including evenings and weekends, is a prerequisite.

• Stage manager is not a trade requiring formal training and is suitable for career changers. Experience with theater operations is an advantage.