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JOB TITLE: Stage/Tour Manager (Dial 1 for UK)

DEADLINE: May 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

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Location: Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver

Position Type: Full Time, Contract

Contract Dates: September 8 - 28, 2026
 

Compensation: $1,500 CAD per week ($4,500 CAD for total contract), plus $152 per day per diem, with travel and accommodations included

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About The Disability Collective:

 

The Disability Collective (TDC) is the only fully disability-led multidisciplinary arts organization in Toronto. Dedicated to celebrating and showcasing work created solely by disabled artists, TDC strives to de-stigmatize disability and challenge perceptions of disability by providing disabled artists with paid opportunities to share their work in a variety of forms, along with actively advocating for and improving accessibility and inclusion in the Canadian arts community by providing disability consultation services. We are committed to strengthening the disability community's presence in the arts and creating a space where disabled artists can connect and grow their practices together.

Position Overview:

 

The Disability Collective is seeking an experienced and highly organized Stage Manager / Tour Manager for our upcoming tour of Dial 1 for UK. This role combines traditional stage management responsibilities with tour coordination, supporting both the artistic integrity of the production and the logistical needs of a multi-city tour.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a smooth, accessible, and supportive environment for a diverse company of artists and collaborators.

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Contract Schedule

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Prep: September 8

Rehearsals (Toronto): September 9–11
Performances:
          Toronto: September 12–16
          Calgary: September 18–20
          Vancouver: September 24–27

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Stage Management

  • Lead all stage management duties during rehearsals and performances

  • Run rehearsals, call cues, and maintain the prompt book

  • Coordinate daily schedules in collaboration with the creative and production teams

  • Facilitate clear communication between cast, crew, and creative team

  • Support accessible rehearsal and performance practices (e.g., integration of ASL, relaxed performance needs, etc.)

  • Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment

• Tour Management

  • Oversee day-to-day tour logistics across all cities

  • Act as the primary liaison between The Disability Collective and presenting venues

  • Coordinate travel schedules, accommodations, and daily itineraries

  • Manage company needs on the road, including accessibility accommodations

  • Distribute per diems and track tour-related expenses as required

  • Troubleshoot and problem-solve in real time during travel and performances

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Qualifications:
 

• Previous experience as a Stage Manager, ideally with touring productions

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Experience working in disability-led, Deaf-led, or accessible theatre environments is a strong asset

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Calm, flexible, and solution-oriented approach

• Availability for the full contract period, including travel

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@thedisabilitycollective.com with the subject line "Stage/Tour Manager Application – [Your Name]." Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview by June 5, 2026. Interviews will take place between June 8-19, 2026. Applicants who are invited for an interview will be paid an honorarium of $50 CAD for their time.

The Disability Collective is committed to reflecting the diversity of our community, and will make every effort to identify and remove any barriers to inclusion. We welcome and encourage submissions from individuals of any ethnicity, age, gender identity or expression, colour, country of origin, citizenship status, language, physical and mental ability, size, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or any other characteristics that make our communities and individuals unique. We recognize that disability has a compounded impact on those at the intersection of other marginalized communities, such as Black, Indigenous, and 2LGBTQIA+ communities, people of colour, women and femmes, fat people, religious minorities, and more.

As a disability-led organization, we want to remove any and all barriers and strive to meet all access needs! For access support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at team@thedisabilitycollective.com. We will work together with all applicants to ensure their access needs are met.