Technical Orlando Shakespeare Theatre Season - Orlando, FL Stage manager

Orlando Shakespeare Theatre 2026-27 Season - Orlando, FL Stage manager Interview (03.09.26) & (03.10.26)

To schedule an audition appointment, please go to:  . Equity Stage Managers without an appointment will be seen in the first available slot on any day.

Independent Theatre Contract

$1122 weekly minimum - Stage manager

$1029 weekly minimum - Assistant stage manager

Equity stage manager for Orlando Shakespeare Theatre's 2026-27 Season.

Produced in partnership w/ UCF - Artistic Director:
Jim Helsinger, Executive Director:
Cheryl Collins.

Orlando Shakes is committed to building diversity and inclusion onstage and throughout our organization.

Prepare a CV or resume and come ready to answer questions about your school and/or work experience. All appointments are 45 minutes in length. Please arrive at the theatre 10 minutes prior to your appointed time to check-in.

Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E Rollins St

Conference Room

Jena Rashid:
New Play Associate

Anne Hering:
Director of Education

Keith Traver:
Education Coordinator

Jim Helsinger:
Artistic Director, DRACULA, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Director

Nick Bublitz:
Associate Artistic Director and A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Assistant Director

Roberta Emerson:
Director of New Play Development and “World Premier Production” Director

Tim Williams:
Company Manager

Expected to Attend:

George Hamrah, Director of Production

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

See breakdown for production-specific dates.

Phone calls will be accepted .

Emails will be accepted at auditions.

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein

Previews: 08/26/2026, 08/27/2026

Runs: 08/28/2026 - 09/27/2026

Margeson Theater

By Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen

Previews: 09/23/2026, 09/24/2026

Runs: 09/25/2026 - 11/08/2026

Goldman Theater

Adapted by Jim Helsinger, Based on the novel by Charles Dickens

Preview: 11/25/2026

Runs: 11/27/2026 - 12/24/2026.

Margeson Theater

Director:
Roberta Emerson

Previews: 01/20/2027, 01/21/2027

Runs: 01/22/2027 - 02/14/2027

Margeson Theater

CASTING

NOTE:

This production is a commissioned adaptation of Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston’s 1937 classic Harlem Renaissance novel that takes place in Eatonville, FL. This script is in process. A half day of production-specific EPAs will be held later this year, TBA. The majority of roles will be written for black identifying actors.

By William Shakespeare

Previews: 03/03/2027, 03/04/2027

Runs: 03/05/2027 - 03/28/2027

Margeson Theater

By William Shakespeare

Director: N/A

Previews: 04/07/2027, 04/08/2027

Runs: 04/09/2027 - 04/25/2027

Goldman Theater

Richard III continues the Fire and Reign series at Orlando Shakes - 8 plays in order from Richard II through Richard III. This production is an “original practices” or “bare bard” production with no director or designers. It features a short rehearsal process and performance run. All rehearsals, blocking, and design are determined by the actors. Actors with experience with this type of Shakespearean production are encouraged to audition.

Independent Theatre Contract $1122 weekly minimum - Stage manager; $1029 weekly minimum - Assistant stage manager