Freelance Production/Stage Manager and Riggersexpired
Upswing
United Kingdom, TBA
Posted on: Mar. 11, 2020
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Description:
Description
Upswing is one of the UK’s leading contemporary circus companies. We make performances and participatory experiences that connect people in unexpected ways. We believe that, in our fragmented society, circus reveals our human potential to achieve the extraordinary together.
We are currently looking to expand our pool of freelance Production Managers, Stage Managers and Riggers for our touring and outdoor programmes in 2020. We are looking for flexible and experienced individuals, with excellent attention to detail, who can take our productions Circus Flavours, Red Shoes, Bedtime Stories and our newly developed show, Catch Me, to audiences across the country.
Attributes Needed:
A can-do attitude with the energy and enthusiasm to maintain Upswing’s high level of quality
A keen problem solver with the ability to foresee issues that may arise
Proactive, friendly and flexible working approach, with willingness to travel regionally and nationally
Skills Needed:
Below is a list of general skills required across Production Manager, Stage Manager and Rigger roles. We realise these roles often overlap and interchange. As training can often be provided, we are keen to hear from experienced production/stage managers who do not necessarily have rigging experience, and vice versa.
Experience in working in the performing arts sector - in particular dance or circus
Experience in production / stage managing medium-scale performances taking place in a spaces
Confidence in rigging staging, set and, ideally, circus equipment
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to venue and event staff as well as the general public, audiences and participants
Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
Knowledge of arts evaluation processes
A commitment to Upswing’s Health & Safety, Safeguarding policies, amongst others
A valid UK driving license is essential
Experience in driving large vehicles is desirable
Deadline for submissions: 5pm, Wednesday 1st April 2020
For further details, please visit our website: http://upswing.org.uk/about_us/open-call-for-freelance-production-managers-riggers/
Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of everything Upswing exists to achieve. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from people from diverse backgrounds
Application Deadline:
Apr. 01, 2020
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Part Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
TBA
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