Stage Door Manager

Also called: Stage Doorman, Stage Door Attendant

Guards the backstage entrance of a theater, signing in actors and crew, handling deliveries, and keeping out fans who shouldn't be there.

A day in the life

A stage door manager on Broadway knows every cast member by name, checks them in before the show, and holds flower deliveries and mail. After the curtain they manage the crowd of fans waiting for autographs and make sure nobody slips backstage.

Pay over a career

Starting
$30k
Typical
$45k
High
$65k

Approximate; Broadway jobs are union.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; front-desk or security experience helps.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing about average. Openings are rare; people keep these jobs for years.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Knowing people, handling fans, and guarding a door stay human; sign-in apps help a bit.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Theater, Business.

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