GreenStage is seeking House Managers for our three summer touring productions of Shakespeare in the Park.
Our 2025 season runs from July 11 through August 17.
We perform in public parks in Seattle, Fall City, Lynnwood, Vashon, and Burien with performances on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings, with matinees on weekends. Each production has approximately 18 performances. Full schedule on our calendar page
GreenStage is an all-volunteer organization. However, we provide a stipend to all actors and members of the production team as a thank-you and to help cover travel expenses.
BASICS
Each of our three productions tours to several different locations in and around Seattle. House Managers are responsible for setting up signboards, handing out programs, handling promotional items, collecting donations, and other tasks. The House Manager is often the only GreenStage representative available to the audience until after the show. Keeping a cheerful attitude, quickly addressing questions and/or issues, and setting expectations for the audience will ensure that everyone watching (and performing) has a positive experience.
REQUIREMENTS
- · Smart phone to process credit card transactions.
- · Reliable transportation for attending performances and making deposits at BECU locations.
- · Be outgoing, personable, and a good communicator.
- · Comfortable addressing the audience. A loud voice is a plus.
- · Ability to reconcile money accurately.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- · Arrive at the performance location at least 1 hour before the curtain.
- · Set up signboards to direct audiences to the performance space.
- · Manage distribution of concession items such as T-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, etc.
- · Hand out programs as the audience arrives.
- · Make pre-show curtain speech to the audience.
A $500 stipend is paid at the end of run.
TO APPLY: Email us at work@greenstage.org