The Choreographer will be responsible for choreographing all necessary musical numbers. They will work closely with the director and will be expected to attend all necessary rehearsals and tech.

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The Lighting Designer will begin their process with production meetings and a designer run through. They will then be responsible during tech for programming all cues, refocusing all lights necessary for the design, and training the light board operator. They will return for strike to refocus any lights that were moved from their original position.

The Web Site Manager will be responsible for posting media content and updates to the Upstage web site. This will include promoting all productions, auditions, fund raising efforts and other general Upstage public communication.

The Artistic Director is responsible for selecting and staffing the Upstage season as well as mentoring the production teams through the process and assisting with any trouble shooting.  Additional responsibilities include assisting with fund raising, budgeting, and interfacing with MVCPA and the Mt. View Performing Arts Committee.

The Stage Manager is responsible for tracking all aspects of the production from props to light and sound cues to set and costume changes. They will be present for all rehearsals, production meetings, tech, and performances, and they will be responsible for calling the show.

The Sound Designer will begin their process with production meetings and a designer run through. They will then be responsible during tech for programming all sound cues and training the soundboard operator. 

This position provides an opportunity to those interested in learning and participating in all aspects of artistic direction, including season selection, staffing, production management, communication with the MVCPA, and more. The AAD will work with the artistic director on all aforementioned responsibilities and receive comprehensive training in the responsibilities of an artistic director.

​STAFF APPLICATIONS

2025-2026 Season​

​​Applications are due by June 8, 2025

Our season consists of three productions (generally a play and two musicals)

Dates are:  Fall Show October 17-19, 2025

Winter Show   March 20-22, 2026

Spring Musical   May 8-10, 2026

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​Stage Crew

Join us backstage and work on our stage crew or as a board operator in the booth!   Email staff@upstagetheater.net​

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The Publicity Manager will be responsible for all publicity associated with the Upstage's 2025-2026 Season including promoting shows, auditions, fundraising and other public communications.  Avenues for publicity will include social media (Instagram, TikTok, etc.), posters, merchandise, and outreach to media. This position is also responsible for the graphic design associated with the season and individual shows. 

Directors pitch a show of their chosing and then produce it with the support of Upstage. The Director is responsible for overseeing all of the creative aspects of their production. 

The Vocal Director is responsible for teaching all actors their vocal parts and providing vocal coaching if needed. They are expected to attend all vocal rehearsals and any necessary additional rehearsals and tech.

The Set Designer will work with the director to develop a vision for the show. They will design and construct the set for the production with assistance from Upstage mentors.

The Costume Designer will design costumes for each character and build or buy costumes for the show. They will work with the director and designers to create a concept for the production.