Location Rehearsals - Manchester City Centre

Tour - UK Wide

Type Self-employed contractor

Duration 11 weeks from 23rd August - 5th November 2021

Salary Total fee £4605 + holiday
Breakdown Rehearsals £1235 + holiday

Performances Â£3370 + holiday

Travel days, transport and accommodation for venues outside of the Northwest will be provided

 Contact Production Manager - Evelyn Roberts

 To apply please email a.evelynroberts@hotmail.co.uk with: CV, including details of two referees covering letter explain why you are interested in the post (max 2 sides A4)

Description
We’re looking for a Stage Manager to support the creation and delivery of a UK tour of a new play ‘The Killer Question’.

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The role will involve:

• supporting the director as required

• set up and run rehearsal schedules

• procure props, furniture and set dressings as required

• liaise with designer to arrange costume and wig fittings as required

• work closely with production manager, venues and technician

• liaise with the production manager regarding production budget and costs

• lead all 'get ins' and ‘get outs’

• assist with quick change costume and make-up

• compile and operate prompt copy, noting actors' moves and cues, and staging/prop requirements.

• take charge of the show once is starts, running the backstage and onstage areas during performances

• make sure that what is supposed to happen during a performance happens and handling any problems that occur

• call actors for rehearsals and performances

• ensure the company's welfare and maintain a good working knowledge of all relevant health and safety legislation and good working practice.

• other duties as necessary

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We’re looking for someone with:

• A proven track record of stage managing theatrical productions.

• Resilient disposition and ability to remain calm under pressure

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with performers, crew, venue teams and others

• Good working knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation or a willingness to learn

• Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills

• Ability to prioritise workload effectively

• Ability to work independently and to deadline

• Excellent team working skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• A proactive and flexible approach

Useful

• First aid qualification

• Driving licence

• Good understanding of sound, lighting and staging systems

• Good understanding of power generation and distribution

• Experience of touring