Description The heart of Boston Ballet is the human experience. Through our living and breathing art, we forge human connections—between artist and attendee, teacher and trainee, friend and newcomer, one's outer and inne…
Skills: Stage Management, Production Coordination, Communication, Organization, Music Reading
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Contract, Temporary
bachelor degree
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Support the live presentation of ballet performances by preparing rehearsal environments and coordinating theatre activities. Assist the Production Stage Manager in running the deck and calling cues during performances.
Requirements
Requires a college degree in theatre or equivalent experience and at least three years of stage management experience in a major performing arts company. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of audio/video equipment are required.
Full job description
Description
The heart of Boston Ballet is the human experience. Through our living and breathing art, we forge human connections—between artist and attendee, teacher and trainee, friend and newcomer, one's outer and inner self. We believe that the community of employees that makes dance possible is better together when talented individuals with varied life experiences, identities, races, cultures and ideas are welcomed, encouraged, and heard.
Boston Ballet is looking for someone to support the overall live presentation seen by the audience from its inception in the studio through the performance on stage, including all details related to the stage & studio during The Nutcracker, from November 9 - December 31, 2026 & Winter Experience and Coppelia, January 18 - March 21, 2027.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily preparation and maintenance of the performing and rehearsal environments for the Dancers and Artistic Staff (including guest choreographers and repetiteurs).
Assist the Production Stage Manager, Stage Manager & Assistant Stage Manager in all performance activities, and daily coordination of theatre activities.
Prepare paperwork as assigned, assist in dissemination of production specific paperwork.
Learn production and be able to run both sides of the deck during performances.
Act as another calling stage manager for the Nutcracker performances.
Cover Company class at the Opera House and work light rehearsals, as needed.
Enforcement of Company policies and directives of the Artistic Staff and PSM regarding professional behavior for all performers in the theatre(s).
Other job-related assignments as needed.
Requirements
College degree. (Theatre or affiliated major preferred) or equivalent experience.
Solid communication, management, and organization skills.
Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations and have demonstrated experience handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum of three years stage management experience with some in a major performing arts company at the equivalent scale of Boston Ballet productions. (Dance experience preferred)
Ability to Read Music preferred.
Knowledge of basic Video and Audio equipment.
Computer skills – Microsoft Office applications.
Experience working w/ Unions preferred. (AGMA, AFM, IATSE, & USA)
Salary: $1,680 weekly.
Boston Ballet is an equal opportunity employer This is an AGMA position that will be contracted under an Individual Artist Agreement. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Boston Ballet and the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA).
Since 1963, Boston Ballet’s internationally acclaimed performances of classical, neo-classical, and contemporary ballets, combined with a dedication to world-class dance education and community engagement, have made the institution a leader in its field, with a 61-year history of promoting excellence and access to dance.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen and Executive Director Ming Min Hui, the Company, made up of 67 dancers and 14 nationalities, performs a diverse and acclaimed repertoire ranging from full-length classical ballets to masterworks by George Balanchine, and new works and world premieres by today’s finest contemporary choreographers.
The New York Times hailed Boston Ballet’s repertoire as “one of the most eclectic in the country,” and as having dancers that are “striking by national and international standards.”
Boston Ballet's second company, Boston Ballet II, gains experience performing with the Company and independently. Boston Ballet School, the official school of Boston Ballet, has a long-standing dedication to providing exceptional dance education and ballet training to students across three studios in Boston, Newton, and Natick. The School reaches more than 5,000 students (toddler to adult) each year through its core programs: Graduate Program, Professional Division at Walnut Hill, Classical Ballet Program, Children’s Program, Adaptive Dance Program, and Adult Dance Program. Boston Ballet School also operates community education and arts experiences around Boston and beyond, providing programming, events, and activities that connect the community to dance. Community programs reach more than 4,000 individuals in Boston and the surrounding region each year through Citydance, workshops, and trainings.
Offices: 19 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116, US · 40 Leggs Hill Road, Marblehead, MA 01945, US · 153 Needham Street, Newton Highlands, MA 02461, US
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Since 1963, Boston Ballet’s internationally acclaimed performances of classical, neo-classical, and contemporary ballets, combined with a dedication to world-class dance education and community engagement, have made the institution a leader in its field, with a 61-year history of promoting excellence and access to dance.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen and Executive Director Ming Min Hui, the Company, made up of 67 dancers and 14 nationalities, performs a diverse and acclaimed repertoire ranging from full-length classical ballets to masterworks by George Balanchine, and new works and world premieres by today’s finest contemporary choreographers.
The New York Times hailed Boston Ballet’s repertoire as “one of the most eclectic in the country,” and as having dancers that are “striking by national and international standards.”
Boston Ballet's second company, Boston Ballet II, gains experience performing with the Company and independently. Boston Ballet School, the official school of Boston Ballet, has a long-standing dedication to providing exceptional dance education and ballet training to students across three studios in Boston, Newton, and Natick. The School reaches more than 5,000 students (toddler to adult) each year through its core programs: Graduate Program, Professional Division at Walnut Hill, Classical Ballet Program, Children’s Program, Adaptive Dance Program, and Adult Dance Program. Boston Ballet School also operates community education and arts experiences around Boston and beyond, providing programming, events, and activities that connect the community to dance. Community programs reach more than 4,000 individuals in Boston and the surrounding region each year through Citydance, workshops, and trainings.
Offices: 19 Clarendon St, Boston, MA 02116, US · 40 Leggs Hill Road, Marblehead, MA 01945, US · 153 Needham Street, Newton Highlands, MA 02461, US
balletperforming artsand dance educationSocial Media