Stage Manager Required

Introduction

Rawlife require the services of a professional and competent stage manager for its production of Pearse Elliott's 'The Sword & The Sand'

Dates

Rehearsal Period: Mon 09/04/18 - Sun 29th
NI Tour Tue 1/5/18 - Sun 6/5/18
Lyric Belfast Tue 08/05/18 - Sun 27/05/18 (excluding Mondays)

Job Description

You will coordinate all aspects of a theatre company to ensure the successful delivery of the performance. In order to do this, you must have excellent people management skills.

You'll manage rehearsals, actors, technicians, props and costume fittings, and liaise with front-of-house staff and the director.

You'll need to have a good understanding of both the technical and artistic elements of a performance so you can ensure it is delivered exactly to the director's requirements.

You will be involved from the rehearsal stage through to the live performances, where you will be on hand to deal with any emergencies or issues that may hinder the show.

Responsibilities

  • set up and run rehearsal schedules
  • procure all props, furniture and set dressings and assist in set construction
  • arrange costume fittings
  • distribute information to other theatre departments
  • manage the props budgets and liaise with the production manager regarding costs
  • supervise the 'get in' to the theatre, when the set, lighting and sound are installed, and the 'get out', when all the equipment is removed
  • compile and operate prompt copy - also known as the 'prompt script' or 'the book', which notes actors' moves and cues, and the requirements for props, lighting and sound
  • make alterations to the set between scene changes, prompt actors and cue technicians
  • ensure the company's welfare and maintain a good working knowledge of all relevant health and safety legislation and good working practice
  • run the backstage and onstage areas during performances
  • liaise with the director, stage personnel and other technical departments, e.g. costume, lighting, sound
  • call actors for rehearsals and performances
  • maintain and replace props and costumes as required
  • liaise with resident staff at other performance venues
  • call the show during live performances
  • operate sound during live performancces

Skills

You will need to have:

  • A valid driving licence
  • excellent communication and organisational skills
  • a sharp eye for detail
  • a sense of humour and the ability to stay calm in a crisis
  • people skills: persuasiveness, patience and tact
  • computer skills and awareness of current technologies
  • the ability to work under pressure, especially in the run-up to a performance
  • problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet
  • confidence, decision-making ability and negotiation skills
  • stamina, to cope with long hours during technical and dress rehearsals, and for touring.

Please email an up-to-date CV with contact details and a recent colour headshot to martin@rawlife.co.uk.
Closing date for submissions is Wednesday 28th February.
Submissions from agents are also welcome.
You will be contacted by 6pm Thursday 1st March if you have been shortlisted for audition.