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Posted on: Jan. 05, 2021
United Kingdom, London
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Description:
About
The iconic Windmill Theatre will house an experience that pays homage to the beauty, the decadence and the history of the Windmill whilst at the same time bringing it firmly into modern times.
A melting pot of hedonistic soho, 1920s glamour and immersive digital theatre. Where the audience members role isn’t to simply sit back and enjoy the show.. but to co-author their own experience.
Role
We are looking for an experienced and trained stage manager to join the team. Some of your roles will include:
- Be the first point of contact for all acts.
- Take charge of the show once is starts, running the backstage and onstage.
- Make sure that what is supposed to happen, happens! Overcoming any problems
- Fire marshal duties during fire shows
- Operate rigging systems
- Arrange and care for all costumes
- Keep dressing room organised & tidy
- Make alterations to the set between scene changes, prompt actors and cue technicians
- Supervise the 'get in', when the new set/props/special effects are installed, and the 'get out’
- Preparing briefings and run sheets for each night.
- Ensure the casts welfare, maintaining a working knowledge of all relevant health and safety legislation and best practice.
- Maintain a positive and energetic attitude at all times.
- Create a weekly report
- Attend rehearsals and meetings requested by artistic directors (estimated at 1-2 tech rehearsals a month)
- Attend all shows. Five shows per week (Thursday-Sunday). Organise and train a deputy/stand in stage manager for holidays/sick days
Skills
- Qualification in stage management or the equivalent in experience
- Ideally experience in cabaret/alternative venues
- Fire Marshall training
- Experience operating rig systems is preferred but not essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Location of work
The heart of Soho, in London’s Westend.
All staff must be able to arrange their own travel to and from the venue & rehearsal space (London location TBC) Therefore living in London already is ideal.
Salary
Circa £26 000 pa (Dependant on experience)
Application Process
Please send a CV with a headshot by the 14th January 2021. We will contact you if we would like you to come to auditions.
Auditions and interviews will be held 18th-22nd January.
Rehearsals to start early February with venue opening beginning of March.
Please note - The opening date may be pushed back due to covid restrictions.
Application Deadline:
Feb. 01, 2021 12:00 pm
Job Start Date:
Mar. 01, 2021 12:00 pm
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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