Production Manager - It is I, Seagullexpired
Lucy Mellors
United Kingdom, South East
Posted on: Nov. 25, 2024
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Description:
Job Summary
We are seeking a Production Manager to support the rehearsals (w/c February 3rd 2025 in Southampton), Adelaide Fringe run (March 2025, remote support) and UK tour (April/May 2025 remote support) of the cross-genre solo show It is I, Seagull.
Job Description
It is I, Seagull is a cross-genre opera comedy show written and performed by Lucy Mellors. It had a successful regional tour in the south of England in Autumn 2023/Spring 2024, and will now go to the Adelaide Fringe in March 2025 and on a national tour in April/May 2025. It combines performance art, opera, and comedy to explore self-esteem, joy, failure, opera and space travel.
The show has a run time of 1 hour 10 minutes. We will be rehearsing the week of the 3rd February 2025 at MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton. The Production Manager will be required to be in rehearsals that week, but all other aspects of the job will be done remotely. Travel to and accommodation in Southampton can be provided if necessary.
Contract: January 2025 - May 2025, flexible working (except one week of rehearsals in Southampton, w/c 3rd February)
Salary: £2000
(based on £750 for rehearsal week and £250 per day for 5 days). If circumstances mean a significant amount of additional unexpected time is incurred then a discussion will take place to ensure you are appropriately reimbursed, within our budget constraints.
Reports to: Producer
Key dates:
IN PERSON
w/c 3rd February 2025 - rehearsals at MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
REMOTE
5 days preparation time to liaise with the following venues and ensure they have what's needed to receive and op the show:
11th-23rd March 2025 - Holden Street Theatres in Adelaide, Australia
5th April 2025 - The Courtyard, Hereford
11th April 2025 -Ashburton Arts Centre, Devon
12th April 2025 -Crediton Arts Centre, Devon
15th&16th April 2025 -Camden People's Theatre, London
18th April 2025 -Forest Arts Centre, New Milton
25th April 2025 -Guiseley Theatre, Leeds
26th April 2025 -Broadbent Theatre, Lincoln
2nd May 2025 - The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
3rd May 2025 -Front Room Theatre, Weston-super-mare
7th May 2025 - MAST Southampton
Job Requirements
Must have experience of professional Production Management on a touring production
Must have up to date Health and Safety in the workplace qualifications
Must be able to complete their work from their own personal computer
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Excellent time management
An excellent understanding of technical theatre elements
An excellent understanding of UK working regulations
An excellent understanding of UK Health and Safety regulations
Committed to making performances accessible as part of this you will work with the producer to offer and arrange a BSL performance
Job Responsibilities
Write and submit riders to venues
Working with the Lighting and Sound Designers in rehearsals to execute their designs and ensure their practicality on tour
Support the running of Technical Rehearsals alongside the Director
Work with the Director to schedule and operate rehearsals
Liaise with technical staff at each venue, providing lighting plans, QLab files, risk assessments, PRS, PLI, ensuring that the venues are aware that there is no stage manager touring with this production
Acting as key liaison with each venue's technical team, ensuring each venue is prepared and all technical requirements are met. This includes being contactable by phone on show days.
Update the book with technical cues, provide script to venue techs and ensure they are prepped to operate the show
Create and maintain prop/costume/set lists for both UK and Australian venues, and providing detailed lists to instruct the performer on reaching each venue
Application Deadline:
Jan. 03, 2025
Job Duration:
One-time engagement
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
South East
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