Get Involved Browse + Auditions Volunteer Employment Get Involved / Apply for Our Main Stage Season Apply for Our Main Stage Season CompanyThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name First Last Email PhoneI am applying for...Please check all that apply. Director Music Director Stage Manager Directors will work closely with a Stage Manager, design team, technical crew, marketing team and Artistic Director to develop and implement an overall artistic vision, schedule and maintain quality and productive rehearsals (blocking, working, dress, etc.), work with actors on physical andemotional character development, manage a budget resourcefully and responsibly, and oversee a production process while taking an active role in promoting their show, to ensure artistic excellence and overall success of their assigned production. Directors must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills with their cast, crew and Dakota Stage staff, as well as be adaptable and maintain professionalism in challenging situations. Music Directors will oversee music placement, vocal arrangements and vocal development for a production, and work closely with the director to accomplish the Director’s overall artistic vision. This position requires the ability to read music and play multiple vocal parts on the piano (though not necessarily full piano accompaniment), as well as the ability to navigate accompaniment tracks and instruct actors on how to use them. Music Directors must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, as well as be adaptable and maintain professionalism in challenging situations. Music Directors must be versatile, and may be asked to work cohesively with Directors and Choreographers on a variety of vocal arrangements, from solos to large company numbers. Stage Managers will assist directors throughout the production process, as well as manage a stage crew. They are responsible for taking rehearsal notes, assisting the director with tasks as the director needs, submitting program information to an admin assistant, developing and implementing stage crew responsibilities, setting the stage, and running dress rehearsals and performances from either backstage or booth. Stage Managers must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, as well as be adaptable and maintain professionalism in challenging situations. These positions receive a stipend upon satisfactory completion of their production. Previous experience and/or education is preferred, but all applicants will be considered. Dakota Stage is actively interested in developing and mentoring new and emerging theatre artists!I have availability for the following show(s):Please check all that apply. Cabaret (Musical) Away in the Basement (Musical) The Woman in Black The Book of Will Fuddy Meers Cabaret (Musical) Auditions: August 10-12, 2026 Rehearsals Begin: August 17, 2026 Performances: October 8-11 & 15-18, 2026 Away in the Basement, A Church Basement Ladies Christmas (Musical) Auditions: October 5-7, 2026 Rehearsals Begin: October 12, 2026 Performances: December 3-6 & 10-13, 2026 The Woman in Black Auditions: December 6-7, 2026 Rehearsals Begin: December 14, 2026 Performances: January 28-30 & February 4-7, 2027 The Book of Will Auditions: January 31-February 1, 2027 Rehearsals Begin: February 7, 2027 Performances: March 18-21 & 25-27, 2027 Fuddy Meers Auditions: March 21-22, 2027 Rehearsals Begin: March 29, 2027 Performances: May 6-8 & 13-16, 2027 Prior ExperiencePlease provide a brief resume of any relevant education and experience in theatre with a particular focus on directing and/or stage management, or attach a resume using the field below.Upload a ResumeYou may upload a resume instead of filling out the field above.Max. file size: 256 MB. StatementPlease provide a statement describing interest, expertise, and artistic ideas for any of the productions you indicated above.
