Orlando Shakespeare Theatre
Orlando, FL

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Stage Manager

AUDITION DATE

Monday, March 9, 2026

1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (E)

Break 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

AND

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1:00 PM - 9:00 PM (E)

Break 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment, please go to: https://auditionsmanager.com/r... . Equity Stage Managers without an appointment will be seen in the first available slot on any day.

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract

$1122 weekly minimum - Stage manager

$1029 weekly minimum - Assistant stage manager

SEEKING

Equity stage manager for Orlando Shakespeare Theatre's 2026-27 Season.

Produced in partnership w/ UCF - Artistic Director: Jim Helsinger, Executive Director: Cheryl Collins.

Orlando Shakes is committed to building diversity and inclusion onstage and throughout our organization.

PREPARATION

Prepare a CV or resume and come ready to answer questions about your school and/or work experience. All appointments are 45 minutes in length. Please arrive at the theatre 10 minutes prior to your appointed time to check-in.

LOCATION

Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E Rollins St

Orlando, FL 32803-1202

Conference Room

PERSONNEL

Jena Rashid: New Play Associate

Anne Hering: Director of Education

Keith Traver: Education Coordinator

Jim Helsinger: Artistic Director, DRACULA, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Director

Nick Bublitz: Associate Artistic Director and A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Assistant Director

Roberta Emerson: Director of New Play Development and “World Premier Production” Director

Tim Williams: Company Manager

Expected to Attend:

George Hamrah, Director of Production

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

www.orlandoshakes.org

Phone calls will be accepted at 407-447-1700 ext. 210.

Emails will be accepted at [email protected].

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Breakdown

Orlando Shakespeare Theatre 2026-27 Season

COME FROM AWAY

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein

Director: Thomas Ouellette

1st Rehearsal: 08/04/2026

Previews: 08/26/2026, 08/27/2026

Runs: 08/28/2026 - 09/27/2026

Margeson Theater

DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS

By Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen

Director: Jim Helsinger

1st Rehearsal: 09/01/2026

Previews: 09/23/2026, 09/24/2026

Runs: 09/25/2026 - 11/08/2026

Goldman Theater

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Adapted by Jim Helsinger, Based on the novel by Charles Dickens

Director: Jim Helsinger

Music Director: John Cavazos

1st Rehearsal: 11/03/2026

Preview: 11/25/2026

Runs: 11/27/2026 - 12/24/2026.

Margeson Theater

JAMES IJAMES WORLD PREMIER ADAPTATION

THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD

Director: Roberta Emerson

1st Rehearsal: 12/29/2025

Previews: 01/20/2027, 01/21/2027

Runs: 01/22/2027 - 02/14/2027

Margeson Theater

CASTING NOTE: This production is a commissioned adaptation of Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston’s 1937 classic Harlem Renaissance novel that takes place in Eatonville, FL. This script is in process. A half day of production-specific EPAs will be held later this year, TBA. The majority of roles will be written for black identifying actors.

AS YOU LIKE IT

By William Shakespeare

Director: Carolyn Howarth

1st Rehearsal: 02/09/2027

Previews: 03/03/2027, 03/04/2027

Runs: 03/05/2027 - 03/28/2027

Margeson Theater

RICHARD III

By William Shakespeare

Director: N/A

1st Rehearsal: 03/30/2027

Previews: 04/07/2027, 04/08/2027

Runs: 04/09/2027 - 04/25/2027

Goldman Theater

Richard III continues the Fire and Reign series at Orlando Shakes - 8 plays in order from Richard II through Richard III. This production is an “original practices” or “bare bard” production with no director or designers. It features a short rehearsal process and performance run. All rehearsals, blocking, and design are determined by the actors. Actors with experience with this type of Shakespearean production are encouraged to audition.

SALARY

Independent Theatre Contract $1122 weekly minimum - Stage manager; $1029 weekly minimum - Assistant stage manager

UNION

AEA