2027 Festival Season: Intern Assistant Stage Manager

Position Description

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is hiring two Intern Assistant Stage Managers for the 2027 Festival Season. They work directly alongside professional Stage Directors, Stage Managers, Assistant Stage Managers, Assistant Stage Directors by assisting with all aspects of production development throughout the rehearsal and performance process. This position will be responsible for the duties of Intern Assistant Stage Manager on two productions within the Festival Season.

The Intern Assistant Stage Manager is a seasonal, full-time position. Frequent nights and weekend hours will be required. Physical requirements include repetitive motion, bending, twisting, stooping, and lifting up to 35 lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Intern Assistant Stage Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the management of production rehearsals and performances while following the provisions of both the AGMA agreement and Orchestra agreement with OTSL.

• Assisting with communication between the production’s creative team, production shops, production run crews, Orchestra Manager, and the Artistic and Production Administrative Departments.

• Assisting with maintaining production blocking, entrance cues, wardrobe and props paperwork and any other department paperwork as necessitated by the individual productions.

• Cueing principal singers, chorus, and supers onstage as indicated by musical placements in the score.

• Rehearsal room setup as needed.

• Assisting with the creation and maintenance of paperwork as determined by each production.

• Reporting to your individual stage managers and assistant managers, and assisting with the preparation of daily notes regarding individual assigned areas.

Skills, Experience, & Qualifications

Individuals seeking a career in opera stage management are invited to apply. We are looking for applicants demonstrating the following:

• Background in theatre, music, or dance is preferred.

• Ability to read music.

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to perform under pressure and maintain professional demeanor.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work nights and weekends.

• Ability to perform required physical movements including: bend, twist, stoop, and lift up to 35 lbs.

Compensation

• This is a seasonal, full-time position.

• Travel and housing provided.

• Dates of Engagement: approximately April 23, 2027 – June 27, 2027

• Compensation: $750/ week

• Position 1: approximately April 18, 2027 - June 26, 2027

  Position 2: approximately April 23, 2027 – June 27, 2027

TO APPLY:

Applicants for the position are asked to submit a resume along with a cover letter that describes their interest in the position and outlines their relevant experience and qualifications.

Application deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026

About Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization known for innovative productions featuring outstanding young artists. The company offers a festival opera season each spring which attracts ticket buyers from zip codes throughout the metropolitan area, as well as visitors from nearly 50 states and multiple countries. As of 2025, OTSL has presented 45 world premieres, which may be the highest percentage of new work in the repertory of any American company. In addition to the spring Festival Season, OTSL operates year-round education and community programs serving nearly 17,000 local children and adults. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has a year-round artistic and administrative staff of approximately 45, which grows to nearly 500 during the Festival Season. Several hundred volunteer members of the Opera Theatre Guild provide support for all aspects of Opera Theatre’s work and advocate for the company throughout the greater St. Louis community. The company’s annual budget size is approximately $12 million; contributed revenue represents more than 50% of budget.

At Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, we value equity, diversity, and mutual respect. We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, women, people with disabilities, and others who have been historically excluded to apply. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. OTSL will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion or belief; national, social, or ethnic origin; age; sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression; physical, mental, or sensory disability; family or parental status; genetic information or characteristics; protected veteran status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. OTSL will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

If you need assistance or accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact (314) 963-4233 or

tbennett@opera-stl.org