Stage Manager
Funding
Weekly contracts · Production-based fees
Structure
Theater productions · Touring shows · Festivals · Venues
Credentials
Stage management training or experience · Exceptional attention to detail
Responsibilities
Calling cues
Managing rehearsals
Coordinating performers and crew
Maintaining show consistency
Ensuring smooth backstage operations
Pros
Central role in live performance · Clear authority during shows · Transferable across theater and music
Challenges
High concentration demands · Limited creative control · Performance-night pressure