2019 Stage Management Department, Photo by Joseph O'Malley.

Employment & Internships

We encourage you to apply for at-will, seasonal employment or training opportunities with Williamstown Theatre Festival as we hope to be operating back in Williamstown, MA during the summer of 2021. At this time, however, we do not know if running a theatre season will be possible in light of federal, state, and local guidance concerning the global health pandemic. We encourage you to apply for these at-will positions, which will be contingent upon whether or not we can proceed with a full season. We will post an update here and will communicate directly with active applicants as our plans for summer 2021 become clear. All postings and job offers are, therefore, subject to change.

About Opportunities at Williamstown Theatre Festival

Tony Award-winning Williamstown Theatre Festival’s summer season offers a variety of education and career advancement opportunities for theatre professionals at all levels of experience. Ranging from supervisory to assistantship positions, WTF staff members and interns engage with some of the top professionals in American theatre. Summer employment opportunities run from June through August.

Our seasonal staff compensations vary with the responsibilities of the position and experience of the applicant. In the summer of 2021, salaried positions will be compensated at a range of $684 to $750 per week. Hourly positions will be compensated at a rate of $13.50 to $15.00 per hour, with anticipated weekly hours to be discussed through the hiring process. Seasonal staff members may elect to live in Festival-provided housing, available at a weekly rate, or off-campus at their own expense.

In the summer of 2021, while interns will not be compensated, WTF will cover 100% of intern housing costs in WTF provided housing, in addition to providing interns with a stipend of $50 per week to cover additional expenses.

Travel to and from the Williams College campus is not provided.

All personnel and Professional Training Program participants will have access to identity-based affinity groups.

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WTF has increased scholarships for participants in our Professional Training Program by 60% in the past six years. WTF recommits to offering multiple Rose Kennedy Scholarships for early career theatre-makers with disabilities, and to making progress in providing holistic accessibility to each recipient.

 

For more information about each hiring department at Williamstown Theatre Festival, including a sample schedule, application recommendations, and more, see the descriptions below. If you have more specific questions, you can email jobs@wtfestival.org.

Audience Engagement

The Audience Engagement Team is responsible for the overall patron experience at Williamstown Theatre Festival, encompassing the Box Office, Front of House Staff, and Ushers.

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Department Overview:
The Audience Engagement Team is responsible for the overall patron experience at Williamstown Theatre Festival, from selling tickets and answering questions over the phone to greeting patrons as they arrive and making them feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on the unparalleled customer service each of our guests receive whenever they interact with the Festival—often making that important, indelible first impression!

The Players:

Director of Audience Engagement: Antonello Di Benedetto

Antonello has nearly 20 years of fundraising and sales experience. Prior to joining WTF, he was the Director of Development at Second Stage Theater where he oversaw the capital and endowment campaign to renovate the historic Hayes Theatre on Broadway. A native of Chicago, he started his professional career at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival while attending Illinois State University in the cornfields of central Illinois. Upon graduating summa cum laude, he moved to NYC to work for Manhattan Theatre Club. Six-and-a-half years and four fundraising positions later (most recently as Director, Special Events), he then moved to sunny San Diego to lead the individual giving efforts at La Jolla Playhouse. Antonello moved to bucolic Williamstown in 2017 and welcomed the opportunity to be reunited with Mandy Greenfield and her incomparable vision for new works and new play development. He is the immediate past President of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce and continues to serve on its Board as the Chair of the Marketing Committee, and he also serves on the Executive Committee for the Williamstown Cultural District and on the steering committee for ArtCountry.

Administrative Assistant: Emma Whittum

Emma Whittum is a recent graduate of Muhlenberg College (’19) where she studied Political Science, Spanish and Dance. She is a Berkshires native and has worked with many arts organizations in the area such as The Clark, Jacob’s Pillow and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. She started as an Audience Engagement intern with WTF in 2017 and became the Assistant House Manager for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. She now continues her work with WTF as the Administrative Assistant in the Williamstown office, as well as working with the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce as the Social Media and Office Assistant and serving as the Administrative Assistant for the Dance Department at Williams College.

Additional Staff:

  • Box Office Manager
  • Assistant Box Office Managers
  • Audience Engagement Associates
  • House Managers
  • Audience Engagement Interns

    • The Schedule:
    The schedule varies throughout the summer; the Audience Engagement team typically works six days a week (Tuesday through Sunday), with Mondays off unless there is a special event programmed.

    Frequently Collaborates With:

  • Development
  • Marketing
  • Producing & Company Management
  • Business
  • Production & Stage Management
  • Literary & Artistic
  • COMMUNITY WORKS

    • Application Recommendations:
    Do you love to talk about theatre? Are you an empathetic listener? Love making someone’s first experience at the theatre a memorable one? Then Audience Engagement may be right for you! We are looking for detail-oriented, personable people-people. Ideal candidates will possess clear communication/interpersonal skills, an amazing sense of humor, and an ability to gracefully balance competing priorities under pressure. Previous customer service experience and working knowledge of databases are a plus!

    Business

    The Business office manages the financial operations of Williamstown Theatre Festival.

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    Department Overview:
    The Director of Finance is responsible for the daily financial operations of the Festival, as well as budget tracking, payroll, any and all insurance claims, and contract fulfillment. Over the summer, the department also includes the Business Management Associate/Assistant(s) and Production Finance Assistant, who act as liaison between Production Management and the Business Office to handle seasonal purchasing.

    The Players:

    Director of Finance: Amy Russell

    Amy first arrived in Williamstown in the fall of 2004 as a student at Williams College. There she studied Biology with a concentration in Neuroscience and competed on the Williams Equestrian Team. She discovered the Festival while working as the Junior Essel Fellow in Neuroscience at the college following graduation, and she enjoyed it so much that she decided to explore a career in theatre rather than pursuing her PhD in Neuroscience. Her first summer at the Festival was in 2011 as the Marketing and Development Assistant. Following that, she moved to New York and interned and worked at both the Public Theater and with the LAByrinth Theater Company. She was incredibly fortunate to have the chance to return to WTF as a member of the year-round staff in February 2014 when she became the Business Manager. After several years in this role, Amy was promoted to Director of Finance in 2017. Outside of her work with the Festival, Amy continues to ride regularly and owns several horses.

    Administrative Assistant: Emma Whittum

    Emma Whittum is a recent graduate of Muhlenberg College (’19) where she studied Political Science, Spanish and Dance. She is a Berkshires native and has worked with many arts organizations in the area such as The Clark, Jacob’s Pillow and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. She started as an Audience Engagement intern with WTF in 2017 and became the Assistant House Manager for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. She now continues her work with WTF as the Administrative Assistant in the Williamstown office, as well as working with the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce as the Social Media and Office Assistant and serving as the Administrative Assistant for the Dance Department at Williams College.

    Additional Staff:

  • Business Management Associates/Assistants
  • Business Intern

    • The Schedule:
    The Business Office operates Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm.

    Frequently Collaborates With:

  • Company Management
  • Producing
  • Development
  • Production
  • Audience Engagement
  • Literary & Artistic
  • COMMUNITY WORKS

    • Application Recommendations:
    In the Business Office, we look for individuals who enjoy working with numbers, have great organizational skills and attention to detail, and who are comfortable handling confidential/sensitive information. Individuals working in the business office tend to be good problem solvers who take initiative and enjoy both working independently and collaborating as a part of a small/close team. Individuals working in the Business Office should be familiar with Excel and the Google suite. Individuals will also gain experience working with the following: Quickbooks Online, Filemaker, Pex (petty cash management), Paylocity.

    COMMUNITY WORKS

    COMMUNITY WORKS is Williamstown Theatre Festival’s year-round community-engaged theatre program that brings together hundreds of Berkshire area residents from all walks of life.

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    Department Overview:
    COMMUNITY WORKS is Williamstown Theatre Festival’s year-round community-engaged theatre program that brings together hundreds of Berkshire area residents from all walks of life. These diverse constituencies are connected with professional theatre artists and with each other through workshops and professional-caliber presentations at the Festival.

    The Players:

  • Community Works Associate
  • Community Engagement Intern

    • The Schedule:
    9:30-6, 6 days/week, plus some evening events. Some time is spent out-of-office, in the rehearsal room of any COMMUNITY WORKS-related productions or presentations, or on-site with our community partner organizations
    The intern has one day off each week.

    Frequently Collaborates With:

  • Production Management
  • Technical Departments
  • Audience Engagement
  • Literary & Artistic
  • Producing

    • Application Recommendations:
    When hiring a COMMUNITY WORKS intern, we are looking for an individual who has some experience with the intersection of art and community and/or has spent time facilitating activities for youth or intergenerational groups. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills, comfortable with performing a high volume of detail-oriented tasks at a computer, and has a passion for ensuring that theatre is an artform that belongs to EVERYONE!

    COMPANY MANAGEMENT

    Company Management is responsible for the behind-the-scenes elements of living and working at the Festival.

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    Department Overview:
    Company Management is responsible for many behind-the-scenes elements of living and working at the Festival. Under a broad framework, Company Management arranges travel and housing for Festival artists, generates contracts for all seasonal staff, maintains WTF’s relationship with our hosts at Williams College, and provides a friendly face for all. Company Management exists to make sure all other components of WTF can focus on making our work the best we have to offer.

    Staff:

  • Company Manager
  • Assistant Company Managers
  • Company Management Interns

    • The Schedule:
    Daily schedule is dependent on production schedules and the arrivals/departures of visiting artists. Activities on any given day might include:

  • Prepping artist housing
  • Addressing hospitality needs
  • Scheduling/executing artist pick-ups/drop-offs at the train or airport
  • Attending meet & greets
  • Providing support at company picnics or donor events
  • Filing/mailing artist contracts and union reports
  • Communicating with Williams College staff
  • Facilitating emergency care for any company member

    • While the office doors are open 10am-6pm during the summer, a representative of CoMo is on-call 25/7 to address emergent needs of any company member.

    Frequently Collaborates With:

  • Business
  • Producing
  • Development
  • Audience Engagement
  • Literary & Artistic
  • WTF Visiting Artists
  • Williams College Conferences, Safety & Security, and Facilities Departments

    • Application Recommendations:
    In Company Management, we look for individuals who have excellent communication and listening skills, are people-oriented, and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Company Management interacts frequently with everyone at the Festival including season artists, staff, interns, and the Williamstown community at large. We address a wide-range of needs for the company that range from the planned to the unpredicted, and we look for those who enjoy thinking on their feet and taking quick action. The staff must be well-organized and detail-oriented, and a good sense of humor is a plus. Candidates with a valid driver’s license are strongly preferred.

    DEVELOPMENT

    The Development Department builds personal connections with donors and potential to generate revenue for the Festival through charitable contributions.

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    Department Overview:
    The Development Department supports WTF’s mission by generating revenue in the form of charitable contributions. We do this by making personal connections and telling a compelling institutional story, firmly aligned with Artistic Director Mandy Greenfield’s vision, WTF’s core values, and the Festival’s 66-year legacy of excellence.

    The summer Development Assistant arrives in early June and helps to set up the summer Development office and Bar Devo and assists in the execution of early-summer cultivation events. The Development Intern arrives in mid-June and begins getting to know our donors and prospective donors through research activities. Throughout the summer, the Development Department greets and entertains donors and prospects at shows and events. The Development Department communicates with donors throughout the summer in-person, through the mail, via phone, via email, via text, and through our website and social media. The team’s goal during the summer is to educate and connect donors and prospective donors with WTF’s art, artists, and programs and get to know them better in the process.

    The Players:

    Director of Development & Communications: Josh Martinez-Nelson

    Development Coordinator: HIRING NOW!

    Additional Staff:

  • Development Assistant
  • Development Intern

    • The Schedule:
    Early June until Season Begins: 10am-6pm
    Once Season Begins: The Development Office is open from 10am-6pm. The Donor Lounge (Bar Devo) is open from one hour before curtain until after intermission.
    Assistant and Interns get one day off per week, staggered among them.

    Frequently Collaborates With:

  • Company Management
  • Producing
  • Business
  • Production
  • Audience Engagement
  • Literary & Artistic
  • COMMUNITY WORKS

    • LITERARY

    The Literary Department works closely with the Artistic staff to support the programming and developmental endeavors of the Festival through managing artist residencies and the reading process for the L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award, among much more.

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    Department Overview:
    The Literary Department works closely with the WTF Artistic staff to support the programming and developmental endeavors of the Festival in alignment with the Festival’s New Play and Musical Development Initiative.

    The tentpoles of the Literary Department include*:

  • The L. Arnold Weissberger New Play Award
  • Program Dramaturgy
  • Readings & Workshops
  • Tuesday Talkbacks
  • Sunday Lawn Talks
  • Residencies (Artists in Residence)

    • *All “tentpoles” listed here are subject to change, as WTF remains committed to compliance with federal, state, and local guidance in light of COVID-19.

    The Players:

    Literary Manager: Aileen Lambert

    Aileen Lambert became the first full-time, year-round Literary Manager at Williamstown Theatre Festival in 2019, prior to which she served for over two years as Assistant to the Artistic Director. Aileen graduated with Honors in Theatre from Wesleyan University, where she was the recipient of the Rachel Henderson Prize for Excellence in Theatre Scholarship and the Gay, Lesbian, and Sexuality Studies Prize. After graduation, she moved to New York City where she worked in the Literary departments at New York Theatre Workshop and Vineyard Theatre. Aileen grew up in southern New Hampshire and before beginning her career in Literary, she worked as an actor, carpenter, electrician, stage manager, and choreographer in both educational and professional capacities.

    Additional Staff:

  • Literary Intern

    • The Schedule:
    Office hours are 9:30am-6pm during the season, plus occasional evening commitments (i.e. post-show talkbacks).
    Intern gets one day off per week.

    Frequently Collaborates With:

  • Company Management
  • Marketing
  • Producing
  • Audience Engagement
  • Development
  • COMMUNITY WORKS

    • Application Recommendations:
    In Literary, we are looking for individuals who love to read, write, think, and talk about new plays and dramaturgy, and who are able to balance strong opinions and point of view with an open mind. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills. They are strong writers and critical thinkers who have a broad knowledge of both canonical texts and living playwrights.

    MARKETING

    The Marketing Department is responsible for designing, building, and implementing all communications materials for the Festival.

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    Department Overview:
    The Marketing Department is responsible for designing, building, and implementing all communications materials for the Festival, including e-blasts, print and digital advertisements, season programs, and supplementary season artwork. The Marketing Department is also the liaison between the Festival and the local and national press outlets. They coordinate press tickets, manage press opportunities (interviews, features, etc), and write press releases. The Marketing Department manages the Festival social media channels during the summer, including building and distributing Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube content. Finally, the Photo/Video team within the Marketing Department oversees the recording/documentation of most Festival events and performances, as well as the gathering of promotional assets, ranging from donor event photography, to behind-the-scenes photo/video, to internal archival video recording of all productions.

    The Players:

    Director of Development & Communications: Josh Martinez-Nelson

    After graduating from Brown University with a degree in ethics and political philosophy, Josh Martinez-Nelson moved to San Diego where he managed theatre box offices before joining The Old Globe Theatre’s development department in 2008. At the Globe, he shepherded the individual giving program through the recession and the final years of a $75M capital campaign. In 2010, Josh moved to New York City to manage and eventually run Manhattan Theatre Club’s Patron Program. At MTC, he focused on improving the member experience and enjoyed five consecutive seasons of growth in memberships and revenue. Josh joined Williamstown Theatre Festival as Director of Development in 2015. In 2017, his responsibilities expanded to include customer communications.

    Director of Audience Engagement: Antonello Di Benedetto

    Antonello has nearly 20 years of fundraising and sales experience. Prior to joining WTF, he was the Director of Development at Second Stage Theater where he oversaw the capital and endowment campaign to renovate the historic Hayes Theatre on Broadway. A native of Chicago, he started his professional career at the Illinois Shakespeare Festival while attending Illinois State University in the cornfields of central Illinois. Upon graduating summa cum laude, he moved to NYC to work for Manhattan Theatre Club. Six-and-a-half years and four fundraising positions later (most recently as Director, Special Events), he then moved to sunny San Diego to lead the individual giving efforts at La Jolla Playhouse. Antonello moved to bucolic Williamstown in 2017 and welcomed the opportunity to be reunited with Mandy Greenfield and her incomparable vision for new works and new play development. He is the immediate past President of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce and continues to serve on its Board as the Chair of the Marketing Committee, and he also serves on the Executive Committee for the Williamstown Cultural District and on the steering committee for ArtCountry.

    Additional Staff:

  • Communications Coordinator
  • Graphic Designer
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Photographer/Videographer
  • Marketing Interns

    • The Schedule:
    Office hours are 10am-6pm during the season, plus occasional evening commitments (i.e. post-show talkbacks, celebrations, press performances, etc)
    Marketing staff uses a staggered day-off schedule, allowing for one day off per week for each staff member.

    Frequently Collaborates With:

  • Producing
  • Development
  • Producing
  • Audience Engagement
  • Literary & Artistic
  • COMMUNITY WORKS

    • Application Recommendations:
    The Marketing Department looks for individuals who can see a project from concept to completion and who can work on predetermined schedules and deadlines. We look for individuals with a keen eye for detail, a creative aesthetic, and a passion for the performing arts. Experience with the Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.) is required for all positions. Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite is required for Photo/Video and Design positions, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere. Experience with social media management, and knowledge/awareness of press outlets and procedures strongly preferred. Experience with copywriting, proofreading, and editing is also a plus.

    PRODUCING

    The Producing office liaises between all departments at the Festival to ensure they are working toward the goal of making WTF’s summer season a reality.

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    Department Overview:
    The Line Producer is the coordinating force behind creating the Festival. On a basic level, the Line Producer ensures that all departments are talking to one another and working toward the goal of making WTF’s summer season a reality. Once in Williamstown, the Line Producer makes sure each production maintains its artistic integrity while adhering to the budget set at the beginning of the season.

    The Players:

    Line Producer: Lucie Ledbetter

    Lucie Ledbetter hails from New Haven, CT—where she both grew up and received her B.A. in Theater Studies at Yale University. After two years at William Morris Endeavor, and two years at the Public Theater, Lucie was thrilled to join WTF in December 2019 (as a WTF apprentice in 2012, Lucie’s accomplishments included, famously, once holding the door for Bradley Cooper). Lucie is also a mentor with the non-profit Rosie’s Theater Kids, and this passion for theatre education aligns with her mission of creating equitable and inclusive work, in New York City, the Berkshires, and beyond.

    Additional Staff:

  • Line Producing Intern

    • Frequently Collaborates With:

  • Company Management
  • Artistic
  • Production (esp. production meetings)
  • Technical Departments (esp. tech rehearsals)
  • Business
  • COMMUNITY WORKS

    • Application Recommendations:
    In the Producing Department, we are looking for a passion for creating and producing theatre, and a penchant for organization! And most importantly: a positive attitude and ability to roll with the punches.

    PRODUCTION

    The Production departments (Production Management, Scene Shop, Props, Lighting, Sound, Costumes, and Run Crew) work very closely together to support the design and technical aspects of all Festival productions and operations.

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    Department Overview:
    The production departments at Williamstown Theatre Festival (Production Management, Scene Shop, Props, Lighting, Sound, Costumes, and Run Crew) work very closely together to support the design and technical aspects of all Festival productions and operations. Each department is helmed by a Department Head who is responsible for overseeing the scheduling and implementation of their department’s equipment, staff, and resources, as well as working with Festival staff to provide educational opportunities to interns, under the guidance of the Director of Production. Members of each department work with guest directors, designers, and other creative personnel to implement their creative vision within the scope of budget, schedule and safety.

    The Players:

    Director of Production: Lindsey Turteltaub

    Lindsey Turteltaub has been a freelance production and stage manager for theatre, opera, dance and events for the past 20 years. She has worked extensively with LA Opera, Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Juilliard School, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Music Center of Los Angeles, STREB, New York Theatre Workshop, the Acting Company, and Beth Morrison Projects. She served as the Resident Production Stage Manager for Williamstown Theatre Festival during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, before joining as the Director of Production in December 2018. As Director of Production, Lindsey oversees the Production Management, Scene Shop, Scene Design, Paints, Props, Lighting, Sound, Costumes and Stage Management departments. She holds a BA in Theater from UCLA’s School for Theater, Film and Television and an MFA in Stage Management from Yale School of Drama.

    Additional Staff:

    Production Management:

  • Production Manager (Department Head)
  • Associate Production Manager
  • Assistant Production Manager
  • Production Interns

    • Scene Shop:

  • Technical Director (Department Head)
  • Associate Technical Director
  • Carpenters
  • Assistant Scenic Designers
  • Scene Artists
  • Shop Interns

    • Props:

  • Props Supervisor (Department Head)
  • Props Carpenter
  • Props Artisan
  • Props Intern

    • Lighting:

  • Lighting Supervisor (Department Head)
  • Production Electrician
  • Assistant Production Electrician
  • Electricians
  • Lighting Interns

    • Sound:

  • Sound Supervisor (Department Head)
  • Production Audio Engineer
  • Assistant Production Audio Engineer
  • Audio Crew
  • Sound Interns

    • Costumes:

  • Costumes Supervisor (Department Head)
  • Assistant Costumes Supervisor
  • Costume Shop Assistant
  • Stitchers
  • Assistant Costume Designers

    • Run Crew:

  • Crew Heads
  • Wardrobe Supervisors
  • Dressers
  • Light Board Operators
  • Sound Board Operators/A1
  • A2s
  • Props Runners

    • The Schedule:
    Schedules vary depending on the department and production schedule. Generally, the aim is a 6-day work week in support of each production’s rehearsal, load-in, tech, and performance process. The workload can be challenging and may require long hours at times, depending on the needs of the production. The Department Head for each department is responsible for setting the schedule of their respective staff, under supervision of the Director of Production.

    Frequently Collaborates With:

  • Company Management
  • Stage Management
  • Producing
  • Business
  • Directors, Designers, and Creative Personnel
  • Artistic

    • Application Recommendations:
    For all departments, the ideal candidates are motivated, organized, have dependable follow-through, and are adept at finding unique solutions to production challenges. The nature of the Festival requires strong time management and multitasking skills as multiple projects are often in production simultaneously. We look for individuals who have a dedicated interest in their specialization, may have already had some training in their field of study, and are interested in honing their skills further through hands-on production assignments and educational opportunities. Individuals in production departments should be comfortable working as a part of a larger team, voicing suggestions and concerns as related to production logistics, supporting the artistic goals of the season, and interested in participating in the educational environment of the Festival.

    As we generally hire early career professionals, your cover letter is especially important to get a sense of any skills or personality details that are not explicitly mentioned in your resume. Due to the high volume of applications, please limit your cover letter to a couple of paragraphs. Legibility is key, resumes that are easily printed in black-and-white are appreciated.

    Hiring for production positions generally occurs between January and March by each department’s respective Department Head. Subsequently, the timeline can vary by department. If you have any pressing questions or a competing offer, you can reach out to Lindsey Turteltaub at lturteltaub@wtfestival.org to check on the status of your application.

    STAGE MANAGEMENT

    The Stage Management department serves as the communication hub for all productions and their interaction within the Festival’s organizational structure.

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    Department Overview:
    The Stage Management department serves as the communication hub for all productions and their interaction within the Festival’s organizational structure. Stage Management works to support guest artists including directors, designers, and cast members in the production process, and serves as a liaison to the Festival’s production offices in communicating and executing notes. The Stage Management department is key in maintaining the schedule and artistic integrity of productions as assigned.

    The Players:

    Director of Production: Lindsey Turteltaub

    Lindsey Turteltaub has been a freelance production and stage manager for theatre, opera, dance and events for the past 20 years. She has worked extensively with LA Opera, Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Juilliard School, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Music Center of Los Angeles, STREB, New York Theatre Workshop, the Acting Company, and Beth Morrison Projects. She served as the Resident Production Stage Manager for Williamstown Theatre Festival during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, before joining as the Director of Production in December 2018. As Director of Production, Lindsey oversees the Production Management, Scene Shop, Scene Design, Paints, Props, Lighting, Sound, Costumes and Stage Management departments. She holds a BA in Theater from UCLA’s School for Theater, Film and Television and an MFA in Stage Management from Yale School of Drama.

    Additional Staff:

  • Actors Equity Association Stage Managers
  • Stage Management Interns

    • The Schedule:
    The schedule for the Stage Management department is dictated by production assignments and follows the production calendar/applicable AEA rules. Stage Management staff generally work 6 days a week, eight to nine hours a day during rehearsals, ten to twelve hours a day during technical rehearsals, in addition to meetings and prep work. In performance, Stage Managers will work all crew calls and performances. In addition to production assignments, Stage Management Interns are expected to attend department seminars and Festival educational opportunities.

    Frequently Collaborates With:

  • Production Management
  • All Technical Departments

    • Application Recommendations:
    The ideal candidates for the Stage Management department are extremely organized and effective and tactful communicators. Individuals in the Stage Management department should be adept at leading large groups of people (cast members, run crew, etc.) and working on a team to support the production. As Williamstown Theatre Festival often produces new plays/musicals, it is important that members of the Stage Management department are comfortable working with playwrights and directors to maintain an accurate script and log of script changes. Individuals should be well versed in Microsoft Word and Excel, Final Draft is a plus. For interns, a general understanding of the production process and the key players, as well as fundamental stage management paperwork, is helpful.

    Find Us

    By Phone: 413.458.3200
    By Email: wtfinfo@wtfestival.org
    By Snail Mail: PO Box 517
    Williamstown, MA 01267