ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER INTERNSHIP
Seasonal Position:
Session 1: June 10 - July 8, 2024
The Magic Flute | W.A. Mozart
Session 2: June 17 - July 15, 2024
Dead Man Walking | Jake Heggie
Session 3: June 24 - July 22, 2024
Die Walkure | Richard Wagner
Immersive Symphony
High School Program: June 10 - July 29, 2024
Department: Production
Reports to: Stage Manager, Director of Production, Executive Director
Office: Miami Music Festival - Miami Beach, FL
The Miami Music Festival (MMF) seeks two Assistant Stage Manager Interns to join the team to produce a festival experience focusing on opera productions and a series of symphonic performances. The Stage Manager Interns are key team members, ensuring that our operas are produced and presented at a high professional level. We offer the opportunity to work in some of the highest-profile venues in Miami Beach. Our opera productions take place in the breathtaking Faena Forum and Temple Emanu-el with rehearsals taking place in several additional Miami Beach venues.
Founded in 2013, MMF is an educational organization and we equally prioritize excellence of our student participants’ experience with the highest possible artistic quality of productions.
All main stage operas are full productions complete with a professional team of stage directors, designers, costumers and an orchestra.
In conjunction with the Stage Manager, ASMs assist the coordination of props, scenery, wardrobe, and lighting focus. Additionally, Assistant Stage Managers gain valuable experience cueing performers, assisting in the rehearsal process, and generating processes for the efficient mounting of each production.
REQUIREMENTS:
1-2 years stage management/assistant stage management experience (Opera productions preferred)
Must have reliable transportation and able to travel to Miami Beach, Florida on a daily basis.
Must live or have housing in South Florida area.
Degree in theater, technical theater, vocal performance highly encouraged
Basic knowledge of production equipment including light board operation, stage manager's console, technical theater, etc.
Basic knowledge of theater safety procedures
Ability to organize and adhere to complex schedules
Knowledge of stage management paperwork
Professional communication ability
Ability and willingness to work long hours, week-nights and weekends
Ability to follow a piano-vocal score
Ability to organize and plan along with artistic/technical staff to generate quality staged works on a short timeline
Must be able to handle the organizational and communication aspects of the position in a positive, professional, and timely manner. Above all, must have a positive attitude and be a team player
Compensation:
PAID INTERNSHIP – MMF offers a $250 per week stipend on top of fulfilling college credit requirements from most major universities.
Application Procedure:
To apply for this position please fill out the online application by using the “Apply” button located at the bottom of this page. Cover Letter and Resume are required to be considered for this position. Please be sure to attach them to your online application form. PDF format is preferred.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2024