CTX4466. Opportunity: Archive Theatre Austin Seeks Stage Mgr, Asst SM,

THE YELLOW WALLPAPER

Archive Theatre | Austin, TX

Stage Management Call

The Yellow Wallpaper is a direct stage adaptation of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 1892 short story, adapted for the stage by Jeff Davis. The play follows a woman confined to a rented colonial mansion by her physician husband, ostensibly to rest and recover. It is an intimate two-hander psychological horror built around bodily autonomy, the mistreatment of women in healthcare, and the suppression of women's creative power.

Seeking: Stage Manager, ASM, and 2ASM/Board Operator

•      Stage Manager: Owns the paperwork, calls the show, and is the throughline between director, cast, and design team from first rehearsal through closing.

•      ASM/Backstage Actor: Supports the SM in the room and on book, This role is also designed so that this person also performs a physical, non-speaking role within the play itself. A chance to be a unique presence in performance as well.

•      2ASM/Board Operator: Runs sound and lighting cues in performance and supports the SM and ASM during tech and the run.

This is a complex show to stage manage, given the demands of the set, lighting and sound design, and the emotional intensity of the material. We're looking for people with experience managing multiple moving elements in a medium-size production, who communicate and document clearly, and who is excited to help tell this story. We will be prioritizing mental health and curating a kind, compassionate, safe environment.

To apply, send a resume and a brief note on which role(s) you're interested in and your availability to fcsanders238@gmail.com by 7/17/26.

SCHEDULE

First table read is July 19th. Rehearsals run Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from July 20th through August 28^th. Tech week is August 30th through September 3rd. The show runs Thursday-Sunday, September 4-20 at Trinity Street Theatre.

COMPENSATION

Stage Manager $600, ASM $500, 2ASM/Board Operator $300

ABOUT ARCHIVE THEATRE

The Archive Theater brings classic stories to the stage for contemporary audiences. Working from the literature and theater of the 16th through the 20th centuries, the company builds detailed, historically grounded productions for Austin, Texas. For more information visit thearchivetheater.org.

The Yellow Wallpaper is directed by Faith Sanders and produced by Emily Taylor. Jen Davis, Artistic Director.

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The Yellow Wallpaper
by Jeff Davis, adapted from an 1892 story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
The Archive Theater Company

September 4 - 20, 2026

Trinity Street Playhouse, 4th floor of First Austin, 901 Trinity Street, Austin