Children's Theater of Madison (CTM) seeks an experienced Stage Manager for our upcoming production of The Pigeon Gets A Big Holiday Extravaganza! CTM, an anchor partner at the Madison Youth Arts Center (MYArts) in Madison, WI, is one of the first theaters to produce this new musical, and seeks a Stage Manager to lead the stage management team in bringing the show to life. This new holiday-themed show is based on the Pigeon book series by Mo Willems. Madison-area locals or those able to work as such are preferred for this role. Please note that this is a non-Equity stage management position.
Key Dates
- Prep: October 20-24, 2025
- First Rehearsal: October 27, 2025
- Rehearsals will be Monday - Friday evenings until tech.
- Spacing, Tech, & Dress Rehearsals: November 21-28, 2025
- Opening: November 29, 2025
- Closing: December 21, 2025
NOTE: This show has a significant number of student matinee performances during weekday mornings and afternoons; availability for daytime performances is required during the show's run. Please see below for the full tentative performance schedule.
Compensation
$600 per week for 9 contract weeks, for a total gross pay of $5,400 (paid as a W-2 employee).
Essential Duties
- Create and distribute daily rehearsal schedules and reports, production meeting notes, and performance reports.
- Handle script preparation, distribution, and collection as needed.
- Prepare the rehearsal space prior to the beginning of rehearsals as needed, including taping out the floor, ensuring rehearsal supplies are ready, etc.
- Record director's blocking and assist actors with blocking as needed. Take line notes when actors are off book and prompt actors as needed.
- Develop, update, and distribute running paperwork including preset checklists and running order lists/run sheets.
- Create the calling script, to include all technical cues (deck, fly, lighting, sound, effects, etc.) in advance of the first technical rehearsal.
- Lead and coordinate all shift, technical, and dress rehearsals in collaboration with the director and other members of the production team.
- Operate lighting and sound through QLab and call deck, fly, and other cues as needed during the run of the show.
- Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Assistant Stage Manager and run crew members.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Ability to pass a basic background check. All CTM employees must pass a background check as CTM works with children extensively.
- Professional experience as a Stage Manager, including show-calling experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with musicals.
- Experience working with young performers/minors.
- Ability to remain calm and organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Work in a safe, efficient, and organized manner.
- Positive attitude and the ability to work in a collaborative manner.
- Flexible with the ability to problem solve.
To apply for this position, please email Anders Goodwin, Production Stage Manager, at anders@ctmtheater.org, using the subject line "Pigeon SM." Please include in the email a résumé with relevant work experience.
Performance Schedule
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 @ 3 PM - INVITED DRESS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 @ 1 PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 @ 4 PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 @ 1 PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 @ 4 PM
STUMAT: TUESDAY - DECEMBER 2 @ 10 AM
STUMAT: TUESDAY - DECEMBER 2 @ 12 PM
STUMAT: WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 3 @ 9:30 AM
STUMAT: THURSDAY - DECEMBER 4 @ 10 AM
STUMAT: THURSDAY - DECEMBER 4 @ 12 PM
TBD STUMAT: FRIDAY - DECEMBER 5 @ 10 AM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 @ 1 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 @ 4 PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 @ 1 PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 @ 4 PM
STUMAT: TUESDAY - DECEMBER 9 @ 10 AM
STUMAT: TUESDAY - DECEMBER 9 @ 12 PM
STUMAT: THURSDAY - DECEMBER 11 @ 10 AM
STUMAT: THURSDAY - DECEMBER 11 @ 12 PM
TBD STUMAT: FRIDAY - DECEMBER 12 @ 10 AM
TBD: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 @ 7 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 @ 1 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 @ 4 PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 @ 1 PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 @ 4 PM
STUMAT: THURSDAY - DECEMBER 18 @ 10 AM
STUMAT: THURSDAY - DECEMBER 18 @ 12 PM
TBD STUMAT: FRIDAY - DECEMBER 19 @ 10 AM
TBD: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 @ 7 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 @ 1 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 @ 4 PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 @ 1 PM
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 @ 4 PM
