Prospect Theater Company | New York, NY
New York, NY

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Stage Manager

CONTRACT

Off Broadway

$932 weekly minimum (Cat. 2) - Stage manager

$859 weekly minimum (Cat. 2) - Assistant stage manager

SEEKING

Equity stage managers for THE OSCAR

MICHEAUX PROJECT.

SEEKING both a Stage manager and Assistant stage manager.

SYNOPSIS: The Oscar Micheaux Project (working title) is an original jazz musical inspired by the life and work of Oscar Micheaux (1884–1951) as well as other historic events. In 1915, Black homesteader and novelist Oscar Micheaux is at a turning point: the emerging art form of cinema is sweeping the nation, and he must find new ways to tell his story. In response to the racism of Hollywood, Micheaux boldly dares to write, direct, and produce his own movie, with the help of his brother Swan. As a pioneer of early cinema, he discovers and is joined by legendary actress Evelyn Preer, as well as his wife – the actor and film producer Alice B. Russell. On his journey, Micheaux overcomes censorship, bankruptcy, family betrayal...and his own hubris. He succeeds in producing over 40 films, becoming a legend of American cinema.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume for consideration.

Deadline: 04/08/2025

SUBMIT TO

smresumes@ProspectTheater.org

PERSONNEL

Composer: Alphonso Horne

Co-Bookwriter & Co-Lyricist: Jesse L. Kearney Jr.

Director: Kimille Howard

Choreographer and Music Director are to be confirmed.

Managing Director / Producer Contact: Melissa Huber

Co-Bookwriter / Prospect Producing Artistic

Director: Cara Reichel

Artistic / Casting Associate: Kate Semmens

Associate Producer: Sierra Lancaster

Co-Lyricist & Additional Music: Peter Mills

OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Performances: June 13 – 21, 2025

OTHER
Rehearsal venue: 520 8th Avenue, ARTNY Studios, 3rd floor

Performance venue: Baruch Performing Arts
Center (in the 190-seat Nagelberg Theatre) at 55 Lexington Ave (East 25th Street).

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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 submit.

SALARY

Off Broadway $932 weekly minimum (Cat. 2) - Stage manager $859 weekly minimum (Cat. 2) - Assistant stage manager

UNION

AEA