Join the Magic on the Road: Stage Manager Opportunity
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia is seeking Stage Managers for our upcoming 2026-2027 touring season. Known for our unique brand of puppetry and storytelling, we are looking for organized, collaborative, and road-ready individuals to bring our productions to audiences across North America.
Position 2: Stage Manager
Production: Ocean Blue (New TYA Production)
Touring Region: Canada and the United States
Contract Dates: November 2026 – May 2027
The Role: Be a part of Mermaid’s newest creation! Ocean Blue is our latest TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) production, exploring themes of biodiversity, powerful storytelling and provocative blacklight puppetry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain the artistic integrity of the production throughout a multi-month tour.
- Company Management
- Driving Responsibilities
- Manage all technical cues, including lighting, projection, and sound.
- Oversee load-ins and loadouts in a variety of venues professional performing arts spaces.
- Foster a positive, professional environment for the touring cast and crew.
- Act as the primary liaison between the touring company and the home office.
Candidate Requirements (Both Positions)
- CAEA Membership a Plus: While CAEA stage managers are ideal, transferrable experience on set (film & television) as an Assistant Director (AD) or ASM or SMs for theatre who are not yet full Equity members will be considered
- Touring Experience: Proven experience in touring logistics and managing technical elements in diverse venues a plus
- Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required (experience driving large vehicles/sprinter vans is an asset).
- Travel Documents: Must have a valid Canadian passport and be eligible for a P2 Visa (facilitated by the company) for entry into the United States.
- Collaborative Spirit: A proactive, problem-solving attitude and a passion for Theatre for Young Audiences.
How to Apply
If you are ready to hit the road and bring professional puppetry to life and impact thousands of children, we want to hear from you.
To Apply: Please email your Resume and Cover Letter (indicating which production(s) you are interested in) to:
Email: connect@mermaidstudios.ca
Subject Line: Stage Manager Application – [Your Name], [Production]
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. The company is privileged to work on unsurrendered lands of the Mi’kmaq People and continues to prioritize and create opportunities for Indigenous artists and underrepresented voices. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer. Mermaid Theatre is committed to inclusive casting and recruitment and will consider all submissions, without regard to age, different ability, ethno-cultural identity, or gender. We welcome and celebrate the stories that make up the diverse communities of Nova Scotia, and we strongly encourage submissions from performers who self-identify as members of underrepresented communities. Mermaid prioritizes candidates from underrepresented communities, 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities, or candidates faced with systemic challenges. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer.
Deadline to Apply: July 24th, 2026.
