Purple Rose Theatre
Chelsea, MI

DESCRIPTION

CALL TYPE
Stage Manager

CONTRACT
SPT
$857 weekly minimum (SPT 8) - Stage manager
$751 weekly minimum (SPT 8) - Assistant stage manager

PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: Jeff Daniels
Managing Director: Katie Hubbard
Artistic Associates: Lucas Daniels; Rhiannon Ragland
Company Manager: Amy Klain

OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production specific dates.

PRTC may utilize an 8 out of 10 tech rehearsal schedule.

Rehearsals are held minimum five days a week, 5-8 hour days, maximum 38 hours a week, in Chelsea, MI. Day, evening & weekend rehearsals may be scheduled depending on actor’s and director's schedule.

Performance Schedule:
Wednesday: 3pm, Thursday: 3pm & 7:30pm, Friday: 8pm, Saturday: 3pm & 8pm, Sunday: 2pm

OTHER
purplerosetheatre.org

PRTC utilizes the option of a bi-weekly pay schedule.

Please see the link for the PRTC Prevention of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Policy: https://www.purplerosetheatre....

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 submit.

SEEKING
Equity stage managers for in Purple Rose Theatre Company's 2024-25 Season.

BREAKDOWN

Purple Rose Theatre Company 2024-25 Season

OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY, GRINCH IN FIGHT WITH RUDOLPH, POLICE CALLED by Jeff Daniels
First rehearsal: The week of August 26, 2024
First performance- preview: Friday, September 27, 2024
Press opening night: Friday, October 4, 2024
Closing date: Saturday, December 21, 2024

FOURTEEN FUNERALS by Eric Pfeffinger
First rehearsal: The week of January 6, 2025
First performance- preview: Friday, February 7, 2025
Press opening night: Friday, February 14, 2025
Closing date: Saturday, March 8, 2025

MY MOTHER AND THE MICHIGAN/OHIO WAR by Paul Stroili
First rehearsal: The week of March 3, 2025
First performance- preview: Friday, April 4, 2025
Press opening night: Friday, April 11, 2025
Closing date: Saturday, May 24, 2025

ALWAYS COME BACK by Matt Letscher
First rehearsal: The week of May 19, 2025
First performance- preview: Friday, June 20, 2025
Press opening night: Friday, June 27, 2025
Closing date: Saturday, August 30, 2025

CONTENT DISCLOSURES:

OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY, GRINCH IN FIGHT WITH RUDOLPH, POLICE CALLED by Jeff Daniels

OVERVIEW:
- Physical and verbal violence: displaying or engaging in violence, combat, or aggression. Including but not limited to: brawls and boxing.
- Peer pressure/Bullying: influence from members of one's peer group. Including but not limited to: Peer pressure to fight.
- Gender/Race/cultural/social revelations of stereotypes, bias, and institutionalized Racism. Including loaded language based on social stereotypes i.e. references of “Karens”.
- Bribery and gambling
- Recurring religious themes (i.e., discussions/demonstration of: prayer, church, church attendance, secular holidays etc.)
- Marital Distress
- Delusional Disorder; (Fantasy Prone Personality) Social Media disorder and ostracism.
- Medical emergency response: High blood pressure and medical tools associated; Heart Attack: A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction. Stress Cardiomyopathy.
- Controlled substance use, pills, references to Medical Marijuana or CBD, alcohol etc.
- Regional Implicit Bias (stereotypes of small Midwest towns)
- Discussions of incarceration
- Stress, anxiety and hysterical blindness related to unemployment/failed business/layoffs
- Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships (i.e. hugging, kissing, lifting, etc.)
- References to Death/Grief/Loss
- Contractual breach and threats of reparations and legal repercussions
- Episodic delusion and hallucinations
- Singing

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
WALLY WILKINS JR.
- Peer pressure/Bullying: influence from members of one's peer group. Including but not limited to: Peer pressure to fight.
- Bribery and gambling
- Recurring religious themes (i.e., discussions/demonstration of: prayer, church, church attendance, secular holidays etc.)
- Delusional Disorder; (Fantasy Prone Personality) Social Media disorder and ostracism.
- Medical emergency response: High blood pressure and medical tools associated; Heart Attack: A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction. Stress Cardiomyopathy.
- Controlled substance use, pills, references to Medical Marijuana or CBD, alcohol etc.
- Regional Implicit Bias (stereotypes of small Midwest towns)
- Discussions of incarceration
- Stress, anxiety and hysterical blindness related to unemployment/failed business/layoffs
- References to Death/Grief/Loss
- Contractual breach and threats of reparations and legal repercussions
- Episodic delusion and hallucinations
- Singing

JERRY CORNICELLI
- Physical and verbal violence: displaying or engaging in violence, combat, or aggression. Including but not limited to: brawls and boxing.
- Peer pressure/Bullying: influence from members of one's peer group. Including but not limited to: Peer pressure to fight.
- Gender/Race/cultural/social revelations of stereotypes, bias, and institutionalized Racism. Including loaded language based on social stereotypes i.e. references of “Karens”.
- Bribery and gambling
- Recurring religious themes (i.e., discussions/demonstration of: prayer, church, church attendance, secular holidays etc.)
- Marital Distress
- Delusional Disorder; (Fantasy Prone Personality) Social Media disorder and ostracism.
- Controlled substance use, pills, references to Medical Marijuana or CBD, alcohol etc.
- Regional Implicit Bias (stereotypes of small Midwest towns)
- Stress, anxiety and hysterical blindness related to unemployment/failed business/layoffs
- References to Death/Grief/Loss
- Contractual breach and threats of reparations and legal repercussions
- Singing

LAMAR JOHNSON
- Physical and verbal violence: displaying or engaging in violence, combat, or aggression. Including but not limited to: brawls and boxing.
- Peer pressure/Bullying: influence from members of one's peer group. Including but not limited to: Peer pressure to fight.
- Gender/Race/cultural/social revelations of stereotypes; bias; and institutionalized Racism. Including loaded language based on social stereotypes i.e. references of “Karens”.
- Bribery and gambling
- Recurring religious themes (i.e., discussions/demonstration of: prayer, church, church attendance, secular holidays etc.)
- Marital Distress
- Delusional Disorder; (Fantasy Prone Personality) Social Media disorder and ostracism.
- Regional Implicit Bias (stereotypes of small Midwest towns)
- Discussions of incarceration
- References to Death/Grief/Loss via matricide (murder of spouse)
- Contractual breach and threats of reparations and legal repercussions
- Singing

BERNICE WILKINS
- Physical and verbal violence: displaying or engaging in violence, combat, or aggression. Including but not limited to: brawls and boxing.
- Peer pressure/Bullying: influence from members of one's peer group. Including but not limited to: Peer pressure to fight.
- Recurring religious themes (i.e., discussions/demonstration of: prayer, church, church attendance, secular holidays etc.)
- Marital Distress
- Delusional Disorder; (Fantasy Prone Personality) Social Media disorder and ostracism.
- Medical emergency response: High blood pressure and medical tools associated; Heart Attack: A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction. Stress Cardiomyopathy.
- Regional Implicit Bias (stereotypes of small Midwest towns)
- Normal physical demonstrations of consensual healthy relationships (i.e. hugging; kissing; lifting, etc.)
- References to Death/Grief/Loss
- Contractual breach and threats of reparations and legal repercussions
- Singing

MADGE MILBURY (911 OPERATOR/POLICE CHIEF/ANASTASIA CARLTON/KIMBERLY CARLTON/ KEVIN, THE DIGITAL KID/ALICE IN SHIPPING/CONNIE IN ACCOUNTING)
- Physical and verbal violence: displaying or engaging in violence, combat, or aggression. Including but not limited to: brawls and boxing.
- Peer pressure/Bullying: influence from members of one's peer group. Including but not limited to: Peer pressure to fight.
- Bribery and gambling
- Recurring religious themes (i.e., discussions/demonstration of: prayer, church, church attendance, secular holidays etc.)
- Delusional Disorder; (Fantasy Prone Personality) Social Media disorder and ostracism.
- Medical emergency response: High blood pressure and medical tools associated; Heart Attack: A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction. Stress Cardiomyopathy.
- Controlled substance use, pills, references to Medical Marijuana or CBD, alcohol etc.
- Regional Implicit Bias (stereotypes of small Midwest towns)
- References to Death/Grief/Loss
- Contractual breach and threats of reparations and legal repercussions
- Singing
- Multi-character changes and challenges

FOURTEEN FUNERALS by Eric Pfeffinger
OVERVIEW:
- Themes of funerals, death and grief
- Multi Eulogy performance
- Normal human romantic behaviors (hugging, kissing, etc.,)
- Facebook conspiracy theories
- Obsession with fireworks (Pyromania)
- Multiple house fire references (pyrophobia trigger)
- Small town syndrome/geographical narcissism
- Derogatory language concerning ethnic food
- Moments of substituted judgment concerning personal beliefs
- Socio-political debate
- References to estate planning/ wills/ inheritance
- Christian Biblical references/ creationism/ evolution theory
- Reference to group sexual activity
- Funeral worker prejudice
- Betrayal/ false promises/ accusations of lying
- Parental loss with themes of terminal illness and suicide
- Confessions of sexual assault
- Excessive drinking (alcoholism triggers)
- Themes of abandonment/autophobia (fear of being alone)/ emotional trauma or stunting

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
MILLIE
- Female, white, twenties or thirties, funeral home employee
- Themes of funerals, death and grief
- Multi Eulogy performance
- Normal human romantic behaviors (hugging, kissing, etc.,)
- Small town syndrome/geographical narcissism
- Derogatory language concerning ethnic food
- Moments of substituted judgment concerning personal beliefs
- Socio-political debate
- References to estate planning/ wills/ inheritance
- Christian Biblical references/ creationism/ evolution theory
- Reference to group sexual activity
- Funeral worker prejudice
- Betrayal/ false promises/ accusations of lying
- Confessions of sexual assault
- Excessive drinking (alcoholism triggers)

SIENNA
- Female, Asian American, twenties or thirties, would-be writer
- Multi Eulogy performance
- Obsession with fireworks (Pyromania)
- Multiple house fire references (pyrophobia trigger)
- Small town syndrome/geographical narcissism
- Moments of substituted judgment concerning personal beliefs
- Socio-political debate
- Betrayal/ false promises/ accusations of lying
- Parental loss with themes of terminal illness and suicide
- Confessions of sexual assault
- Excessive drinking (alcoholism triggers)
- Themes of abandonment/ autophobia (fear of being alone)/ emotional trauma or stunting

MY MOTHER AND THE MICHIGAN/OHIO WAR by Paul Stroili

OVERVIEW:
- Death of a partner/Spouse
- Death of a Parent
- Emotional Abuse
- Racism
- Ableism
- Sexism and misogyny
- Adoption
- Mental Health and related disorders ex. OCD
- Alcohol consumption
- Blackmail
- Singing and dancing

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
IZZY
- Death of a Partner/Spouse
- Emotional Abuse
- Ableism
- Sexism/Misogyny
- Alcohol Consumption
- Blackmail

CAREY
- Death of a Parent
- Emotional Abuse
- Racism
- Ableism
- Sexism and misogyny
- Mental Health and related disorders ex. OCD
- Alcohol consumption
- Blackmail
- Singing and dancing

JOSH
- Death of a Parent
- Emotional Abuse
- Racism
- Ableism
- Sexism and misogyny
- Adoption
- Mental Health and related disorders ex. OCD
- Alcohol consumption
- Blackmail
- Singing and dancing

ALWAYS COME BACK by Matt Letscher

OVERVIEW:
- Themes of loyalty, death and grief
- Multi animal-like performances by humans
- Animal restraint devices (collars; harness; leashes; cages etc.)
- Normal human behaviors performed by animals (hugging, kissing, petting, etc.,)
- Fear and anxiety related to veterinary offices; procedures or employees
- Geographical narcissism
- Derogatory language concerning emotional abuse; manipulation; human existence
- Moments of substituted judgment concerning personal beliefs
- Intra Animal speciesism, discrimination and stereotyping with Sociocultural debates
- Adult language related to etymology of familial relationships
- References to end of life; terminal illness; life planning; wills/inheritance and euthanasia
- Reference to group sexual activity and confessions of aggressive sexual behaviors
- Betrayal/ false promises/ accusations of lying
- Violations of emotional exclusivity via infidelity
- Mental health conversations related to kidnapping/abduction; stockholm syndrome; and aiding runaways
- Aviophobia or fear of flying
- Excessive drinking (alcoholism triggers) and related dangerous behaviors
- Parcopresis or shy bowel A.K.A fear of pooping in public. Related: Coprophobia or fear of feces.
- Themes of abandonment/autophobia (fear of being alone)/ emotional trauma or stunting

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

BERT
- Themes of loyalty, death and grief
- Multi animal-like performances by humans
- Animal restraint devices (collars; harness; leashes; cages etc.)
- Normal human behaviors performed by animals (hugging, kissing, petting, etc.,)
- Fear and anxiety related to veterinary offices; procedures or employees
- Derogatory language concerning emotional abuse; manipulation; human existence
- Moments of substituted judgment concerning personal beliefs
- Intra Animal speciesism, discrimination and stereotyping with Sociocultural debates
- Adult language related to etymology of familial relationships
- References to end of life; terminal illness; life planning; wills/inheritance and euthanasia
- Mental health conversations related to kidnapping/abduction; stockholm syndrome; and aiding runaways
- Themes of abandonment/autophobia (fear of being alone)/ emotional trauma or stunting

TRIXIE
- Themes of loyalty, death and grief
- Multi animal-like performances by humans
- Animal restraint devices (collars; harness; leashes; cages etc.)
- Normal human behaviors performed by animals (hugging, kissing, petting, etc.,)
- Derogatory language concerning emotional abuse; manipulation; human existence
- Moments of substituted judgment concerning personal beliefs
- Intra Animal speciesism, discrimination and stereotyping with Sociocultural debates
- Adult language related to etymology of familial relationships
- References to end of life; terminal illness; life planning; wills/inheritance and euthanasia
- Mental health conversations related to kidnapping/abduction; stockholm syndrome; and aiding runaways
- Parcopresis or shy bowel A.K.A fear of pooping in public. Related: Coprophobia or fear of feces.
- Themes of abandonment/autophobia (fear of being alone)/ emotional trauma or stunting

BITCHY
- Themes of loyalty, death and grief
- Multi animal-like performances by humans
- Animal restraint devices (collars; harness; leashes; cages etc.)
- Normal human behaviors performed by animals (hugging, kissing, petting, etc.,)
- Geographical narcissism
- Derogatory language concerning emotional abuse; manipulation; human existence
- Moments of substituted judgment concerning personal beliefs
- Intra Animal speciesism, discrimination and stereotyping with Sociocultural debates
- Adult language related to etymology of familial relationships
- References to end of life; terminal illness; life planning; wills/inheritance and euthanasia
- Reference to group sexual activity and confessions of aggressive sexual behaviors
- Betrayal/ false promises/ accusations of lying
- Mental health conversations related to kidnapping/abduction; stockholm syndrome; and aiding runaways
- Themes of abandonment/autophobia (fear of being alone)/ emotional trauma or stunting

LEONARD
- Themes of loyalty, death and grief
- Multi animal-like performances by humans
- Animal restraint devices (collars; harness; leashes; cages etc.)
- Normal human behaviors performed by animals (hugging, kissing, petting, etc.,)
- Derogatory language concerning emotional abuse; manipulation; human existence
- Moments of substituted judgment concerning personal beliefs
- Intra Animal speciesism, discrimination and stereotyping with Sociocultural debates
- Adult language related to etymology of familial relationships
- References to end of life; terminal illness; life planning; wills/inheritance and euthanasia
- Mental health conversations related to kidnapping/abduction; stockholm syndrome; and aiding runaways
- Aviophobia or fear of flying
- Themes of abandonment/autophobia (fear of being alone)/ emotional trauma or stunting

THE OWNER
- Themes of loyalty, death and grief
- Animal restraint devices (collars; harness; leashes; cages etc.)
- Normal human behaviors performed by animals (hugging, kissing, petting, etc.,)
- References to end of life; terminal illness; life planning; wills/inheritance and euthanasia
- Betrayal/ false promises/ accusations of lying
- Violations of emotional exclusivity via infidelity
- Excessive drinking (alcoholism triggers) and related dangerous behaviors
- Themes of abandonment/autophobia (fear of being alone)/ emotional trauma or stunting

THE NURSE
- Themes of loyalty, death and grief
- Animal restraint devices (collars; harness; leashes; cages etc.)
- Normal human behaviors performed by animals (hugging, kissing, petting, etc.,)
- Fear and anxiety related to veterinary offices; procedures or employees
- References to end of life; terminal illness; life planning; wills/inheritance and euthanasia
- Aviophobia or fear of flying
- Parcopresis or shy bowel A.K.A fear of pooping in public. Related: Coprophobia or fear of feces.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit your resume for consideration to Artistic Associate, Rhiannon Ragland with the subject line: ATTN Stage Manager Submission. Stage manager submission deadline is 6/17/2024 at 6pm ET.

Deadline: 06/17/2024

SUBMIT TO
[email protected]
Purple Rose Theatre Company C/O Rhiannon
Ragland
137 Park St
Chelsea, MI 48118

SALARY

SPT (See Above)

UNION

AEA