CAROLYN DORFMAN DANCE IS HIRING!

Freelance Production Stage Manager/Lighting Director
Position: Part-time, contracted on a per-project basis. Able to be flexible with time.
Location: NJ/NY Area and national tour
Salary Range: $250/day-$500/day depending on scope of work
Position Available: Hiring Now.

Job Description:
Carolyn Dorfman Dance is seeking a Production Stage Manager/Lighting Director. The
Production Stage Manager will be responsible for organizing and overseeing all performances,
including but not limited to festivals, educational performances, and touring work of the dance
company. The Production Stage Manager/Lighting Director reports directly to Artistic and
Associate Directors, but is supervised by the Company Manager. Hours will be needs-based
and centered around Carolyn Dorfman Dance projects. The ability to both replicate lighting
design in a variety of venues and stage manage productions is highly desired.

Responsibilities:
? Run light, sound, and projection cues for performances
? Functional competencies in the use and operation of production lighting, sound, and
projection equipment
? Manage production elements for all technical rehearsals
? Serve as a liaison between company and presenting venues
? Coordinate with company leadership, dancers, designers, and presenting venue staff
about load-in, technical rehearsals, performances, and load-outs
? Work with presenting venue house staff to ensure smooth productions
? Collaborate with Artistic and Company Management for rehearsal, tech, and
performance adjustments
? Communicate technical needs to external staff
? Manage the installation and maintenance of marley floor and props
? Assist Artistic Director and Rehearsal Director as needed
? Ensure a safe and secure performance environment
? Advance all production components with Technical Director and/or Production Manager
of presenting venues, including creation of lighting and projection plots, production
paperwork, technical schedules and crew calls

Qualifications:
? At minimum, a BA/BS in Dance, Theatre, or related field with experience in Stage
Management, Production, and/or Lighting.
? QLab Proficiency

? ETC Systems Proficiency
? Valid driver’s license (car availability preferred but not necessary ). Must be able to
drive cargo vans and small trucks
? Strong live performance knowledge base
? Ability to take initiative, multitask, and work graciously in a fast-paced environment
? Dance or Theatre company experience is highly preferred, with a minimum of two years’
experience in the arts field.
? Ability to lift up to 50lbs – props, dance floors, boxes, and items for stage and Front of
House

Send resume to: Anita Thomas, Executive Director, athomas@carolyndorfman.dance