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Pentabus Theatre Company
United Kingdom, West Midlands
Posted on: Apr. 20, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
Pentabus 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
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