Stage Manager for Family Touring Show, Skyship Entertainment

Skyship Entertainment, creators of beloved family content, is seeking an experienced Stage Manager to join our team for an upcoming Southern Ontario tour of a new family-friendly production featuring our characters and songs.

This is a contract position ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and has a passion for bringing joy to young audiences. Non-union
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary liaison between the production and theatres to coordinate logistics such as venue access, load-in, load-out and schedules.

  • Ensure daily show operations run smoothly on tour

  • Maintain production schedules, cueing, and backstage organization

  • Call cues during technical rehearsals and performances

  • Attend and manage all rehearsals, tech days, and performances

  • Document blocking, cues, and script changes

  • Maintain a positive, inclusive, and focused touring environment
     

Details

  • Paid contract position - flat rate for the tour ($1,500–2,500, based on experience) + additional daily rate for rehearsals and prep days prior to the tour: $150/day

  • Per diem for meals while touring

  • Travel and accommodations covered for the duration of the tour

  • Fun, positive team creating memorable experiences for young audiences

Position

Stage Manager

Term

Limited contract
Tour Dates: September 12–21, 2025
Rehearsals: Scheduled in the weeks leading up to the tour

Closing Date

Start Date

Salary

$1,500–2,500 (based on experience) + additional daily rate for prep days at $150/day

Company/Organization

Skyship Entertainment

Requirements

Requirements:

  • Prior experience as a stage manager (touring experience is a plus)

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and problem-solve on the go

  • Comfortable working in family and child-focused entertainment environments

  • Availability for rehearsals (dates TBD) and full tour (Sept 12–21)

  • If possible: driver’s license and comfortable driving on highways

Send Submissions To

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to caitlin.c [at] skyship.tv (caitlin[dot]c[at]skyship[dot]tv). Applications accepted until May 16th, 2025.