You May Also Like
Stage ManagerexpiredPentabus Theatre Company
United Kingdom, West Midlands |
Description:Job SummaryPentabus is seeking an experienced Stage Manager to support this year’s Young Writers Festival – Unfiltered, a showcase of nine new short plays written by Pentabus Young Writers and staged by a professional creative team at Ludlow Assembly Rooms. Job Description The Stage Manager will accept the responsibility for Stage Manager and Deputy Stage Manager duties as agreed with the Production Manager, Directors and Producer. The Stage Manager will oversee the set-up and smooth running of the rehearsal room, production and performances. Job Requirements Essential Experience A minimum of 1 year's relevant professional stage management experience Experience calling and oping theatre performances Excellent people management skills Proven ability to lead and communicate with creative and production teams Ability to problem solve and stay calm under pressure Ability to work flexibly as required A sound understanding of planning relating to technical and production activities Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a positive working attitude and a flexible nature. Desirable Experience Relevant degree in stage management/technical theatre Experience working on new writing productions First aid trained Job Responsibilities To support the Designer and Production Manager with pre-production prep and sourcing. To work with the production manager to ensure that all equipment, set, props and costume are returned and the rehearsal room and stores are left tidy To be a positive and enthusiastic leader with the ability to work under pressure To provide pastoral care to the Company To ensure that health and safety legislation is closely followed To operate sound / lighting for the performances, as required To create and manage 'the book' for the production Set up and maintain the props table Produce a detailed prompt copy of the script Produce running and setting lists for rehearsal and performance Co-ordinate and distribute rehearsal calls to the company, agreeing times with the directors Prepare clear rehearsal notes at the end of each day with the director and distribute to the creative and production team Support the get-out after the final performance. How to Apply Please send a cover letter and CV to [email protected] We also welcome video and audio applications: video 3 mins max, voice-note 3 mins max, or powerpoint presentation of up to 10 slides/1000 words. We may ask successful candidates for details of two referees before any offer of employment is made. You do not need to name referees in your application. Pentabus is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to working towards a more diverse theatre and cultural industry. Please let us know if you require this job pack in a different format by emailing [email protected] Please ensure your name is given on every page/file you submit and we also ask that you complete our equal opportunities form. If you have any questions, please contact Amber Jones (Producer) on [email protected] Contact name: Amber Jones Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
May 12, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
West Midlands |
StageLync Job Board: The place where you can find and post onstage and backstage performing arts jobs and auditions for performing arts professionals around the world. - StageLyncPro is the leading performing arts professional platform.
