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Calimani Productions- Seize The Cheese!
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Sept. 11, 2023
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Description:
Stage Manager
Calimani Productions Closing date: Fri, 15 Sep 2023
Artform: Theatre Role: Technical & Production Contract: Contract
London
Full time
£30k-£40k
published - Sun, 10 Sep 2023
Job Summary
The existing stage manager of new musical Seize The Cheese! has suddenly dropped out for unavoidable personal reasons - experienced new stage manager quickly sought. Rehearsals commence 9 October.
Job Description
Seize The Cheese! is a funny and uplifting new musical loosely inspired by the infamously dangerous cheese-rolling event in Gloucestershire. The show is Calimani Production's second fringe musical, following on from the very successful and five-star reviewed Oh Yes I Am! The Panto Dame Musical in 2022.
Seize The Cheese! has won ATG's "Premieres" competition, and has been awarded a 10-day run at New Wimbledon Theatre Studio in November. It has also won a lottery-funded project grant from Arts Council England.
We seek a friendly, supportive, experienced Stage Manager who wants to work with a small, friendly, supportive team. The SM is likely to be experienced in musicals for small and fringe productions. The SM will be responsible for running a small backstage crew, and for the smooth running of our rehearsals, get-in, tech, previews, show run, get-out. They will be working with a cast of 12 and a band of 3 or 4. The successful candidate needs to be comfortable taking the initiative when problems arise, and being calm and capable at all times.
NOTE: previous candidates, no need to apply, we will contact you if interested
Pay: £600 per week including show weeks
Stage manager across these 5 phases:
1/ Prep: possibly a day or two in the week commencing Monday 2 October
2/ Rehearsals: three weeks commencing Monday 9 October, location = Elephant & Castle, London
3/ Get-in, tech, dress: three days commencing Monday 30 October, location is New Wimbledon Theatre Studio, Wimbledon, London
4/ Previews and run: Twelve shows over ten days commencing Thurs 2nd of November,
5/ Get-out: Sunday 12th November
Job Requirements
Friendly team player
Strong reliability
Previous experience of being a stage manager on a production of a musical
Previous experience of being in charge of a get-in and a technical rehearsal
Previous experience cuing a show (LX and Sound) and running a desk
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Job Responsibilities
Assisted by our production assistant who will likely track props and help you as required, and a part-time stage hand, you will be responsible for:
Rehearsal support
Creating the book for the show
Cueing the production
Cleaning and re-setting the set after every show
Prop duties
Call Sheets, Rehearsal Notes, Show Reports
Running the desk
Being the main point of contact at the venue and with the Producer
Management of petty cash
Other responsibilities as negotiated.
Job Overview
Job Title: Stage Manager
Salary: £30k-£40k
Hours: Full time
Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Fri, 15 Sep 2023
Location: London
How to Apply
Please send a covering letter and a CV by email
Contact name: Mike Stocks
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Sept. 15, 2023
Job Duration:
3 months
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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