DEADLINE: 15th October 2023
This is an Exiting opportunity, joint to the Shakespeare North Playhouse team as Deputy Stage Manager. This is a full-time, temporary contract, up to 48hrs, with a salary of £501.28 per week. In line with Equity and UK Theatre guidance.
Job Description
- Deputising for other stage management roles in the event of absence.
- Keeping cast and crew safe on stage.
- Creating the prompt book where movements of all cast and crew on stage at any time so that a complete record of the show is kept in the event that a cast or crew member needs to be replaced.
- Sending daily rehearsal reports to all creative team members communicating significant changes from the rehearsal room and points to be aware of.
- Sending daily show reports to all creative team members communicating how that performance was received and any errors made during the show by cast or crew.
- Working with the resident creative team on understudy rehearsals.
- Ensuring that ‘get ins’ go smoothly and accurately replicate the show.
- Assist the stage management team with rehearsal requirements including copying scripts, stage mark up, rehearsal prop and furniture requests.
- Attend scheduled production meetings (online or in-person).
- Call each performance, noting any issues and inconsistencies in the performance. Please note you must be able to cue to music.
- Write a fully comprehensive show report with the Company Stage Manager after each performance and distribute to the relevant teams.
- Deputise for the Company Stage Manager where necessary.
- Create accurate production related paperwork and ensure the prompt book is up to date and concise for archive upon completion of the run.
- Other duties as required by the Company Stage Manager and Production Manager.
Requirements
- Technical HND or theatre practice qualification or experience.
- Teamwork lover.
- Communication, both written and verbal.
- Manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Relevant Health and Safety legislation and General Data Protection.
- Calm, and works under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Deputising for other stage management roles in the event of absence.
- Keeping cast and crew safe on stage.
- Creating the prompt book where movements of all cast and crew on stage at any time so that a complete record of the show is kept in the event that a cast or crew member needs to be replaced.
- Sending daily rehearsal reports to all creative team members communicating significant changes from the rehearsal room and points to be aware of.
- Sending daily show reports to all creative team members communicating how that performance was received and any errors made during the show by cast or crew.
- Working with the resident creative team on understudy rehearsals.
- Ensuring that ‘get ins’ go smoothly and accurately replicate the show.
- Assist the stage management team with rehearsal requirements including copying scripts, stage mark up, rehearsal prop and furniture requests.
- Attend scheduled production meetings (online or in-person).
APPLY: https://shakespearenorthplayhouse.co.uk/about-us/jobs/
DEADLINE: 15th October 2023