netsys:~/1337# who
mentor ttyp3 Nov 20 07:00 (remote)
netsys:~/1337# write sm console
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STAGE MANAGER / ON-SITE TECHNICIAN
Charming Stranger — presented as part of
Odyssey Works' New Frame program
REFERENCE CS - 1337 - SM
LOCATION New York, NY (on-site required)
JOB TYPE Contract
PAY $30/hr
DEADLINE September 27, 2026
The performer is remote. You're the one actually in the room.
Charming Stranger is hiring a Stage Manager / on-site technician for the NYC installation of 1337 , a one-on-one interactive phone experience presented as part of Odyssey Works' New Frame program. You're making sure the phone booth, the tech, and every participant's hour long performance runs smoothly while the performer works the line from somewhere else entirely.
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netsys:~/1337# cat DUTIES What the role involves
On-site for load-in, tech, all performances, and load-out (see dates below)
Setting up and maintaining the phone booth and its props: payphone, red box, notebook, pager, and resetting them between participants
Serving as the live tech bridge between the remote performer and the physical space: troubleshooting connectivity or audio issues in real time
Managing participant flow: greeting guests, running the queue, keeping performances on schedule
Acting as the on-site point of contact for Odyssey Works / New Frame venue staff
Assisting with load-in and load-out of the booth and all related equipment
netsys:~/1337# cat WANTED We're looking for
Stage management experience: devised, immersive, or experimental theatre a strong plus
Comfort troubleshooting basic AV/phone/tech problems independently, without a remote assist standing by
Clear, calm communication with a remote creative team
A steady, unflappable presence with the public: you're often the first and only face a participant sees
Full availability for the on-site window below
Immersive theatre experience is a plus, not a requirement
netsys:~/1337# mail info@charmingstranger.com How to apply
Send a resume and a brief note about relevant stage management or technical experience to info@charmingstranger.com .
netsys:~/1337# cal 11 2026 Important dates
Application deadline: September 27, 2026
Interviews: October 10, 11:00 AM PT and October 14, 2:00 PM PT
Rehearsals: November 9–19, 2026
Load-in & tech: November 18–19, 2026
Performances: November 20–22, 2026
Load-out: November 23, 2026
netsys:~/1337# cat EQUAL_OPPORTUNITY Diversity and inclusion
Charming Stranger is committed to inclusive, equitable hiring practices. We welcome applicants of all races, colors, ancestries, national origins, religions, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and marital or family statuses. If you need any accommodation during the application or hiring process, please let us know.
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