Stage manager for the NYC premiere of CLASS, a two-person play by Charles Evered directed by Jeffrey Meek, supporting rehearsals and performances, maintaining a smooth and professional production process, and helping ensure the show runs safely and efficiently. Ear Out Playhouse is a new NYC theater company whose inaugural production will be the first play presented upstairs at the historic Ear Inn at 326 Spring Street in Manhattan.

Location: New York, Historic Ear Inn
Arrangement: Onsite
Level: Contract
Employment: Contract
Date added: 2026-09-23
Last checked: 2026-10-18

Overview

STAGE MANAGER — CLASS
Ear Out Playhouse | New York City

Ear Out Playhouse is seeking an experienced, organized, and collaborative Stage Manager for the NYC premiere of CLASS, a two-person play by Charles Evered, directed by Jeffrey Meek.

This production marks the inaugural production of Ear Out Playhouse and the first play ever presented upstairs at the historic Ear Inn, one of New York City’s oldest and most storied buildings. The production will take place in the intimate upstairs space of the Ear Inn at 326 Spring Street in Manhattan, creating a uniquely close connection between audience, actors, and the room itself.

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Rehearsals begin: October 1, 2026
Performances: November 10–22, 2026
Location: Historic Ear Inn, 326 Spring Street, NYC

COMPENSATION

$810 total compensation for the complete rehearsal and performance period, including rehearsals beginning October 13 and performances November 10–22. This is the total compensation for the engagement, not a per-performance or per-week rate.

The Stage Manager will work closely with the director, producers, and two-person cast to support rehearsals and performances, maintain a smooth and professional production process, and help ensure the show runs safely and efficiently within this unique historic venue.

Ideal candidate

Experienced stage manager with strong organizational and communication skills
Comfortable working in an intimate, actor-driven production environment
Collaborative, calm, resourceful, and detail-oriented
Able to take ownership of production logistics while working closely with the creative team
NYC-based and available for the full rehearsal/performance period preferred

This is an opportunity to be part of the launch of a new NYC theater company and help bring a play to life in a space that has never before hosted a theatrical production.

Learn more about Ear Out Playhouse and CLASS

earoutplayhouse.com
DURATION
Oct 1, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026

SALARY

$810 Per Gig

NON-UNION

HOW TO APPLY
APPLY BY EMAIL
earoutplayhouse@gmail.com

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