TheatreSquared
Fayetteville, AR

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Stage Manager

CONTRACT

LOA

$1097 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - Stage manager

$901 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - Assistant stage manager

Travel and housing provided

SEEKING

Equity stage managers for TheatreSquared's 2026-27 Season.

TheatreSquared celebrates diversity and commits to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Stage managers of all backgrounds are encouraged to submit.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume for consideration to Maram Samaha, Associate Production Manager.

Deadline: Saturday, May 2, 2026

SUBMIT TO

[email protected]

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director: Robert Ford

Associate Artistic Director: Amy Herzberg

Artistic Producer: Rebecca Rivas

Director of New Play Development: Dexter Singleton

Associate Production Manager: Maram Samaha

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

For questions and/or more information, please contact our casting team, by phone at (479) 777-9802 or via email at [email protected].

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.

Breakdown

TheatreSquared 2026-27 Season

AUGUST WILSON’S FENCES

By: August Wilson

Rehearsals Begin: August 18, 2026

Performances: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 - Sunday, September 27, 2026

Possible Extension through Sunday, October 4, 2026

SYNOPSIS: The play centers on Troy Maxson, a 53-year-old sanitation worker and former talented baseball player. In his youth, Troy dreamed of becoming a professional athlete, but because of racial discrimination in Major League Baseball at the time, he never got the chance. Troy lives with his loyal wife Rose and their teenage son Cory. Cory hopes to earn a college football scholarship, but Troy refuses to support the idea because he believes the same racial barriers that stopped him will stop Cory too. Troy also maintains friendships with his coworker Jim Bono and his brother Gabriel, a war veteran whose injury compensation helped Troy buy the family house. As the story progresses, Troy’s flaws become clearer. He has an affair with a woman named Alberta, which leads to a child. When Alberta dies during childbirth, Troy asks Rose to help raise the baby, Raynell. Rose agrees to raise the child but emotionally separates herself from Troy. The conflict with Cory escalates until Troy forces Cory to leave home after a violent argument. Troy eventually finishes building the fence around the yard—a symbol of both protection and emotional barriers within the family. Years later, after Troy’s death, the family reunites for his funeral. Cory returns home still angry at his father but eventually decides to attend the funeral after Rose reminds him that Troy was a complicated man shaped by hardship. The play ends with a moment of reconciliation and reflection about Troy’s legacy.

LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S LITTLE WOMEN

By: Lauren Gunderson

Adapted from the novel by Louisa May Alcott

Rehearsals Begin: October 27, 2026

Performances: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - Sunday, December 13, 2026

Possible Extension through Thursday, December 24, 2026

SYNOPSIS: Little Women is a stage adaptation by Lauren Gunderson based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. The play follows the lives of the four March sisters as they grow up during the American Civil War and learn about family, independence, and finding their own paths. The story takes place in Concord, Massachusetts, where the March family lives while their father is away serving as a chaplain in the Civil War. The four sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March—each have different personalities and dreams. Throughout the play, the sisters experience joys and hardships: financial struggles, friendships with their wealthy neighbor Laurie, and the absence of their father during the war. Jo forms a close friendship with Laurie but ultimately chooses to pursue her writing career rather than romance with him. A turning point occurs when Beth dies, bringing the family together in grief and reflection. The sisters continue growing into adulthood: Meg builds a family life, Amy develops as an artist, and Jo continues writing and searching for her place in the world. By the end of the play, Jo embraces both her independence and the importance of family. She commits to telling stories inspired by her life with her sisters, celebrating their bond and the lessons they shared growing up.

COWBOYS AND EAST INDIANS

By: Nina McConigley and Matthew Spangler

Rehearsals Begin: January 12, 2027

Performances: Wednesday, February 3, 2027 - Sunday, February 28, 2027

Possible Extension through Sunday, March 7, 2027

SYNOPSIS: Adapted from Nina McConigley’s award-winning collection of short stories, Cowboys and East Indians follows the Sen family as they grapple with expectations and cultural collisions moving from India to Wyoming. Lakshmi “Lucky” Sen’s dad calls her a prairie dog — hesitant and scared on the side of the road. Now on a mission to fulfill her mom’s final wish, Lucky has to figure out saris, how to stop burning the spices, and the many other things she didn’t pay attention to while she was busy trying to fit in. But on the eve of her sister’s wedding, a family secret resurfaces, and Lucky realizes there might be a lot more about her mom and being a “good Indian daughter” that she doesn’t know. A rare exploration of rural immigrant experiences in the American West, Cowboys and East Indians examines the question of how one understands their identity when they don’t see a reflection of it in their community.

THE 39 STEPS

By Patrick Barlow

Rehearsals Begin: March 16, 2027

Performances: Wednesday, April 7, 2027 - Sunday, April 25, 2027

SYNOPSIS: The story follows Richard Hannay, a bored man living in London who is looking for excitement. One evening he meets a mysterious woman named Annabella Schmidt, who claims to be a spy and says she is being chased by dangerous agents. She tells Hannay about a secret organization and a mysterious plan known as “The 39 Steps.” Soon after, Annabella is murdered in Hannay’s apartment, and before she dies she gives him clues about the spy plot. When the police arrive, Hannay realizes he will be blamed for the crime. To clear his name and stop the spies, he escapes from London and travels to Scotland. During his journey, Hannay is chased by both the police and the secret agents. Along the way he meets several characters, including Pamela, a woman who initially thinks Hannay is guilty and reports him to the authorities. Eventually she begins to believe his story and helps him. Hannay discovers that the spy ring is trying to steal important government secrets. The key clue leads him to a man with a missing finger who is connected to the spy network. After many comic chases, disguises, and mistaken identities, Hannay finally uncovers the secret behind “The 39 Steps.” The story ends back in London, where Hannay exposes the real criminal and proves his innocence. The spy plot is stopped, and Hannay’s ordinary life has been transformed by his thrilling adventure.

EUREKA DAY

By: Jonathan Spector

Rehearsals Begin: May 11, 2027

Performances: Wednesday, June 2, 2027 - Sunday, June 20, 2027

Possible Extension through Sunday, June 27, 2027

SYNOPSIS: The story takes place at Eureka Day School, a private elementary school in Berkeley, California known for its progressive values and commitment to consensus-based decision making. The school’s board members believe strongly in inclusivity, open discussion, and respecting every viewpoint. The main characters are members of the school’s board, including Don, the thoughtful chair; Suzanne, the passionate founder; Carina, a newer and more practical member; Meiko, a parent who questions some of the school’s traditions; and Eli, a laid-back teacher representative. The board works hard to make every decision by complete agreement rather than voting. However, their ideals are tested when a mumps outbreak occurs at the school. Soon it becomes clear that some students have not been vaccinated, which may be allowing the disease to spread. This situation creates intense debate among the board members and the parent community. Some members argue that vaccination should be required to protect public health, while others believe parents should have the freedom to choose whether their children are vaccinated. The conflict grows even more chaotic during a virtual town hall meeting, where parents share emotional opinions, misinformation, and accusations in an online discussion. The meeting quickly spirals out of control, showing how difficult consensus and civil conversation can be when people strongly disagree. Eventually, the crisis forces the board to confront the limits of their idealistic approach. They realize that trying to please everyone may not always work when important health and safety decisions must be made.

SALARY

LOA $1097 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - Stage manager; $901 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) - Assistant stage manager

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