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Pittsburgh Opera is seeking applicants for a Stage Manager/ Assistant Stage Manager for the 2022-2023 Season. The season consists of four mainstage productions and one resident artist production.

This position reports to the Director of Production and would be the calling Stage Manager for two productions and an Assistant Stage Manager working with the Production Stage Manager for three productions. Their responsibilities on each production will be consistent with role of an Calling Stage Manager or ASM.  These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creation of paperwork/ reports, communication between departments, preparation of rehearsal space, running of all rehearsals and performances and cue calling. They will also maintain a working score for each production, and perform other duties related to stage management as assigned.  Opera experience and excellent music reading ability are required.

Mainstage Productions:
Rusalka (ASM) prep week:  August 22, 2022
Rehearsals: August 29, 2022
Performances: September 17, 20, 23, 25, 2022

Marriage of Figaro (ASM) prep week: October 10, 2022
Rehearsals: October 17, 2022
Performances: November 5, 8, 11, 13, 2022

Il trovatore (ASM) prep week:  February 27, 2023
Rehearsals:  March 6, 2023
Performances:  March 25, 28, 31, and April 2, 2023

We Shall Not Be Moved (Calling SM) prep week: April 17, 2023
Rehearsals: April 24, 2023
Performances: May 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 2023

Resident Artist Production:
Ariodante (Calling SM) prep: At end of fall season
Rehearsals begin: January 3, 2023
Performances: January 21, 24, 27, 29, 2023

Mainstage productions are AGMA contracts with a set weekly fee of $1,009.36 as a ASM and $1,297.75 as the calling SM.  Resident Artist Production will be a non-AGMA rate of $1,000 per week.    

Pittsburgh Opera and AGMA are committed to the health and safety of all artists associated with our productions. To ensure that we are providing the safest work environment, Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for this position. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be considered according to EEOC regulations.   

Applicant will be expected to reside in or relocate to Pittsburgh. 

To apply, please send a resume to Steven Grair with the subject: SM/ASM 22-23.

Pittsburgh Opera is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Resident Artist Opera Administrator

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Job Summary:

Pittsburgh Opera is currently accepting applications from emerging arts administrators to join the company’s Resident Artist Program.

Hailed as one of the country’s leading opera training programs, Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artist Program provides professional development and practical experience to emerging artists and administrators. Working with international artists and industry leaders, the Opera Administrator will support the company’s Artistic and Production staff in the planning and implementation of all artistic activities, while gaining meaningful exposure to the world of artistic administration.

The Opera Administrator will gain meaningful exposure to the following:

• Daily and long-term company scheduling, including crafting the company’s Daily Schedule
• Casting, contract administration, and general knowledge of union relations
• Artistic budgets and payroll processing
• Preparing and filing visa applications for international artists
• Interdepartmental communications and general company management

A successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and balance multiple tasks effectively. Proficiency with MS office; ability to read music; and interest and/or experience in opera, arts administration, music and/or theatre production are preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills are a must. This program will be tailored to meet a combination of the successful candidate’s strengths, as well as areas that show an opportunity for professional growth.

Responsibilities may include the following:

• Arrange travel for visiting artists and production personnel
• Facilitate hospitality efforts, including artist welcome materials and cast gifts
• Attend all Sitzproben, technical and dress rehearsals, and performances, providing backstage support to artistic and production personnel
• Manage supertitle preparation for all productions
• Provide front-of-house support for community concerts and run-out engagements
• Process check requests and invoices for the Artistic department
• Assist with seasonal auditions for the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra and Resident Artist Program
• Support the daily operations of the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra and Chorus
• Compile and edit artistic content for the program book
• General filing and clerical work

As a member of the Resident Artist Program, the Opera Administrator will be under contract from August 22, 2022, through May 21, 2023. They will receive a weekly stipend of $800.00 as well as assistance towards relocation expenses and professional development. Candidates should be prepared to participate in the program for two seasons.

Pittsburgh Opera is dedicated to supporting the next generation of arts administrators. BIPOC and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and references to Sarah Schultz, Manager of Artistic Administration at sschultz@pittsburghopera.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled.

Learn more information about Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artist Program here. 

The Pittsburgh Opera Internship Program seeks mutually beneficial relationships with individual interns who are interested in opera, whether from an artistic or an organizational perspective. Each intern will be provided with opportunities to be creative, to accomplish real-life work that furthers the mission of Pittsburgh Opera, and to develop personally and professionally. In return, Pittsburgh Opera will receive valuable assistance that contributes significantly to the organization’s goals.

Internships run at various times throughout the year and are available in several areas, including development, artistic, production, and education.

To apply for an internship, please send a letter of intent, resume, and a letter of reference from an academic advisor to:

Internship Programs
Kristin Gatch, Executive Assistant
Pittsburgh Opera
2425 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

No phone calls, please.

Become a Student Ambassador!

Now is a perfect time to become a Student Ambassador, spreading the word about Pittsburgh Opera and enjoying exclusive benefits!  Established by five intrepid women in 1939, Pittsburgh Opera is viewed as one of the most vibrant opera organizations in the U.S., with a rich artistic tradition, outstanding educational programs, and a progressive outlook toward the future that we want you to be a part of. 

Even if you don’t know much about opera (yet!), if you’re outgoing and enthusiastic then we’d love to work with you. For those interested in a career in arts marketing or education, becoming a Student Ambassador is great opportunity to gain firsthand experience while enhancing your resume.  Student Ambassadors will be asked to hang posters on campus and to be a presence at campus fairs/events.  Most importantly, we want to hear YOUR ideas about how best to share Pittsburgh Opera with your fellow students.

As a Pittsburgh Opera Student Ambassador, you’ll receive:

• Complimentary tickets to Opening Night of each of our Benedum Center productions
• Free admission to our Opera Up Close programs, which offer an in-depth look at the upcoming production with the artists that make them happen
• Networking opportunities with your fellow Student Ambassadors and arts professionals.

Please contact us via email letting us know why you would make a great Ambassador and an example of how you’d like to promote the opera on campus. We look forward to hearing from you!

Pittsburgh Opera knows that the opera stars we love to see on stage would never be able to share the beauty and thrill of the operatic voice without the teachers that helped them along the way. We want to share our love for all voice teachers out there and connect with those who love opera singers as much as we do.

Pittsburgh Opera’s Voice Teacher Ambassador program is a new initiative designed for teachers both locally and beyond to enjoy exclusive benefits, share their perspective, and help continue to spread the operatic joy that Pittsburgh Opera is dedicated to bringing to the public. Established by five intrepid women in 1939, Pittsburgh Opera is viewed as one of the most vibrant opera organizations in the U.S., with a rich artistic tradition, outstanding educational programs, and a progressive outlook toward the future that we want you to be a part of.

Whether you are a seasoned professor working in a university or run a dedicated private vocal studio, if you are enthusiastic about developing the voices of the world’s opera divas then we’d love to work with you. Voice Teacher Ambassadors will be asked to share Pittsburgh Opera’s digital season of free operatic performances with their students and, as we return to in-person live theater, encourage their students to visit our stages and experience our productions first hand (special student priced tickets are always available). Most importantly, we want to hear YOUR ideas about how best to share Pittsburgh Opera with your students. Please contact us via email to discuss. We look forward to hearing from you!

As a Pittsburgh Opera Voice Teacher Ambassador, you’ll receive:

• Complimentary tickets to Opening Night of each of our Benedum Center productions
• Free admission to our Opera Up Close programs, which offer an in-depth look at the upcoming production with the artists that make them happen
• Complimentary access to select Master Classes throughout the season
• Access to complimentary “Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the Arts” workshops
• Virtual and In-Person Networking
• Participation in surveys and “think tanks” with other industry professionals
• Access to select educational resources