The team are seeking a North-West based female or non binary Technical Stage Manager to support their ACE funded Autumn UK tour.
R&D: Monday 13th September-Friday 16th September.
Rehearsals: Monday to Friday from 10th October-28th October
All at The Pyramid Centre, Warrington.
Tour dates: 28th & 29th October, 5th November, 28th November and 3rd December. More may be added.
Main Duties:
- To provide effective management whilst the company are in R&D and rehearsals.
- To keep an up to date book of blocking and any text changes
- To support the sourcing of props and work closely with the SET AND COSTUME DESIGNER and DIRECTOR to ensure everything stays within the vision of the piece.
- To lead on the get in and get out whilst on tour with the help of the rest of the company.
- To operate sound from Q-Lab during the rehearsals and performances.
- To operate lighting during performances.
- To drive the car/van that will carry the set whilst on tour (not essential).
Desirable attributes & previous experience:
- A playful and collaborative approach (we believe ensemble is when magic happens so invite all our company members to take part in games, warm ups, check ins and check outs)
- Experience in health and safety/technical procedures.
- Previous experience of stage managing touring shows is desirable.
- Previous experience of operating small studio theatre shows is necessary.
- Experience of operating Q-Lab/lighting desks.
- Clean UK Driving Licence (not essential).
£2532 for R&D and rehearsals.
£150 per performance.
Travel and accommodation will be covered for touring dates.
To apply please send a CV and short cover letter (no more the one A4 page) about your suitability for the role to info@closetohome.org.uk with subject line IDENTITIES TOUR: SM. Alternate methods of communicating such as voice note or video are also welcomed.
If you have any further questions or need any support in applying, please don’t hesitate to contact them.