Stage Manager
Rail Events Productions
Stage Managers facilitate rehearsals and technical rehearsals for a cast of 50-60 performers and, during daily operations, work with cast, crew, and railroad representatives to run multi-show days for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride event. Duties include calling the show, overseeing cast and crew during the run, recording blocking, resetting props, and running sound during rehearsal and tech.
- Location
- California, Perris
- Arrangement
- Onsite
- Employment
- Full time
- Salary
- $1,350/week
- Date added
- 2026-09-19
- Last checked
- 2026-10-17
Overview
Job Title: Stage Manager THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Division/Department: Rail Events Productions/Run Crew
Reports To: Production Manager & Production Stage Manager
Type of position: Exempt/Salary
Employee Classification: Seasonal
Location: Perris, CA
Compensation: $1,350 / weekly
Job Summary
Stage Managers work with Production Stage Management and to execute the operating season of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride event. Stage Managers facilitate rehearsals and technical rehearsals for a cast of 50-60 performers. During daily operations, Stage Managers work with cast, crew, and railroad representatives to run multi-show days to ensure timely execution of each event.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with Production Staff during pre-production
- Manage rehearsals under the Director and Production Stage Manager
- Work in a team of two to setup/teardown rehearsal space, record blocking, reset props, and run sound during rehearsal and tech.
- Call the show and oversee the cast and crew during the run of the event
- Steward the execution of all performances within the vision of the national production staff
- Become familiar with and reinforce company and railroad safety policies
- Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education, Skill & Work Experience Requirements
- Prior experience with theatre in non-traditional spaces
- Able to excel in a fast-paced rehearsal process and tech period
- Work with a cast of 50+ actors, including minors
- Must be able to take instructions from train personnel
- Must be adaptable to changing conditions both on and off the train (train delays, actors/crew out sick, inclement weather)
- Perform well under stressful situations with a cool and calm demeanor, as well as spending multiple hours on a moving train in a small space
- Possess a well-spoken manner in personal communications
- Self-motivation and attention to details
- Experience using Qlab, Google Suite
- Be physically capable of lifting heavy objects
- Must be willing to travel within the United States
- Must be 18 or over
Work Environment
- Majority of time spent in an event setting
- Varied schedules requiring evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays
- Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Varying temperatures and weather conditions; both indoor and outdoor
- Able to stand and walk on uneven or unsteady surfaces aboard a moving train
- Time spent in and around an active railroad yard
What’s in it for you?
- Serve others and create a world of make-believe and magic
- Competitive pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connections
- Enrich and positively impact the experience for all – big and small
- Be part of an inclusive team in a supportive environment with high expectations for self and your fellow teammates
- Catered meals for 5-show days
- Comp tickets for your friends and family
- Potential for end of season bonus
Working on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is unlike anything you will ever do. This immersive experience is entirely unique to Rail Events Productions. The challenge of producing a full-length production on a moving train is one of the most rewarding experiences as an artist or technician. With a total cast, crew and front-of-house employees of 60-75 people onsite every day and the possibility of over 2,000 guests, our days can be chaotic. With such a fast-paced environment, the team at Rail Events Productions takes care to properly support and teach everyone the best ways to accomplish their jobs. We strive to build a space where employees are safe and encouraged to grow throughout their time with the company.
About Rail Events Productions
Rail Events Productions produces THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride, an immersive event staged on a moving train with a total cast, crew and front-of-house team of 60-75 people onsite daily and the possibility of over 2,000 guests.
More roles like this
Every live role
This board re-checks every posting it carries, so a role that has closed leaves rather than sitting here. Open the board.