The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati
ELF The Musical JR.
Organizational Overview:
TCT’s mission is to educate, entertain and engage audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. We fulfill our mission through three primary programs:
– TCT MainStage at the Emery Theater
– TCT On Tour
– TCT Academy
Vision: To awaken a lifelong love of theatre in children and the young at heart.
Core Beliefs:
– We believe in the power of theatre to enrich lives and create deeper understandings of people, cultures, and perspectives.
– We believe that our audiences deserve high quality experiences that are rich with wonder, honesty, compassion, joy, and wisdom.
– We believe that the arts and education are not mutually exclusive.
– We believe that the art we create must respect the diversity of our community.
– We believe in the power of integrated arts education to enrich our lives and our communities.
Position Overview:
The Assistant Stage Manager will assist the organization in fulfilling its mission of educating, entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages through professional theatrical productions and arts education programming. Along with the Production Stage Manager, the Assistant Stage Manager coordinates rehearsal and performance needs for The Children’s Theatre.
This position will report directly to the Production Stage Manager.
Responsibilities:
– Assist in managing schedules for technical departments and casts with the Production Stage Manager and Director of Production.
– Attend all production meetings, load- in, load- out, rehearsals, and performances.
– Assist in the scheduling of rehearsals and performances.
– Assist in paperwork generally associated with Stage Management including crew running paperwork, character costume breakdowns, properties tracking sheets, etc., as well as prompt book creation.
– Assist in performer choreography and blocking record keeping.
– Assisting the Production Stage Manager with all duties required for the production, including set up of the rehearsal room, lighting and sound needs, taping out the rehearsal space, prop table, and the creation, maintenance, and distribution of all paperwork including the prompt book containing blocking and production cue.
– Attending and assisting the Production Stage Manager in the operation of the shows in the Emery Theater.
– Serve as Child Wrangler for all youth performers within the productions.
– Other duties as assigned by Production Stage Manager.
Ideal and Minimum Qualifications:
– Ability to work and maintain schedules for technical departments and performers
– Excellent communication and relationship building skills
– Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office
– Ability to read written music
– Broad understanding of all aspects of technical theatre
– Ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
Compensation:
– $2200-$2500: Stipend based per show
Dates:
– October 28 - December 22, 2025
– Rehearsal Period: October 28 – November 29
– Tech Period: November 30 – December 4
– Show Run: December 5 – December 21
– Strike: December 22
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati believes the stories on our stages and the work we do behind the scenes must reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe inclusive work cultures spark wide-ranging, exploratory conversations and learning. Therefore, we strongly welcome and encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and ages to apply as we continue our commitment to diversity and build an inclusive environment at TCT.
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit whatever they feel best reflects their qualifications. This can come in the form of a video, cover letter/resume, portfolio, and/or demo reels. (Files should be less than 3MB in total, links are welcome). No phone calls, please.
Please submit materials and any references to ProductionJobs@tctcincinnati.com with the subject line: Elf_ASM 2025.
