Green Thumb Theatre is inviting expressions of interest from Equity Stage Managers for its upcoming remount tour of 500 Words by Jamie Norris.

This tour will take place across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, touring into schools and venues in the fall of 2026. This is a TYA tour operating under Article 55:00 of the Canadian Theatre Agreement (CTA). The weekly fee would fall in the $880-905 range. Fees associated with additional duties are not included in this fee and will be paid out additionally in line with CTA rates.

The Stage Manager will receive per diems as determined by the CTA when outside the Point of Origin, which is Vancouver, BC. Unfortunately, we cannot offer per diems or compensation for living expenses to Stage Managers when the tour is rehearsing and performing in the Point of Origin, even if the Stage Manager is from outside of the Lower Mainland.

Production dates (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

Prep Begins: September 10, 2026
Rehearsals Begin: September 14, 2026
Preview: October 2, 2026
Opening: October 5, 2026
Closing: December 6, 2026
Post-Prep: December 7-9, 2026

Please note that Stage Management is required to have a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license or another provincial equivalent, valid first aid certification or willingness to obtain it, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Show Synopsis:
Lance is the smartest kid in grade six, and he never misses an opportunity to show off his vocabulary. Sylvia is a daydreamer in grade three, who is always coming up with fantastical worlds, but doesn’t always have the words to bring her stories to life. When Lance’s teacher assigns him Sylvia as a reading buddy, he would rather spend the time focusing on writing a prize-winning entry for the school’s story competition. But when Lance can’t think of a story on his own, it’s Sylvia’s vibrant imagination that creates a whole world of magic for him to draw inspiration from. Learning together, the unlikely pair create something neither of them could have come up with on their own. In the end, Sylvia starts to overcome her fear of reading, and Lance learns that the biggest word isn’t always the smartest word, and that you really can’t judge a person until you get to know them.