CONTRACT

AEA Single Artist Engagement

Culbreth Theatre

$923/week

SEEKING

Production Stage Manager for Virginia Theatre Festival's 2026 Season production of NEWSIES.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

SUBMIT TO

[email protected]

PERSONNEL

Artistic Director – Jenny Wales

Managing Director – Jenny Mays

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

www.virginiatheatrefestival.org

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

AEA Single Artist Engagement weekly salary: $923

Weekly Media Rider: $25

Weekly Per Diem: $245

Total Weekly: $1,193

Virginia Theatre Festival 2026 Season

AEA Single Artist Engagement, hired via University Resident Theatre Association (URTA)

Virginia Theatre Festival’s Production of Disney’s NEWSIES

Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Directed and Choreographed by Matthew Steffens

Based on the Disney Film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White.

Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions.

Contract Dates: June 2 – July 19, 2026