Call Out: Assistant Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager (deadline extended)

BRIGHT PLACES

The Role

Fee : £3,600 + Holiday Pay + accommodation on tour

Contract dates: 29 October 2024 - Friday 13 December 2024

Production dates

Birmingham Rep: 24 October - 2 November 2024 [joining team w/c 29 October 2024)

Northern Stage: 5 November 2024

Traverse Theatre: 6 - 8 November 2024

Exeter Northcott Theatre: 13 - 14 November 2024

Barbican Plymouth: 16 November 2024

Attenborough Arts Centre: 22 November 2024

Dorchester Arts: 28 November 2024

Soho Theatre: 2 - 7 December 2024

Taunton Brewhouse: 12 December 2024

Crediton Arts Centre: 13 December 2024

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Stage Manager to work with us on touring production BRIGHT PLACES by Rae Mainwaring. Key responsibilities of the role will be supporting the Stage Manager on tour, re-lighting the lighting design at each venue with support and driving the company van.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist the Stage Manager with general stage management duties in rehearsal and on tour

  • Re-lighting on tour with support from venue technicians

  • Driving the company van accompanied by the Stage Manager

  • Assist the Stage Manager with all the get-ins and get-outs and liaise with venue staff at each venue

  • Liaising with the Theatre Manager and Front of House teams where necessary

We would love to work with someone who: 

  • Has held a Full UK Driving Licence (Clean) for at least 5 years.

  • Is a confident technician, with a focus on lighting

  • Is friendly, approachable and collaborative

  • Is able to be proactive in problem solving on tour

How to apply

Please send a CV and short cover letter (1 page max.) to the Producer, Courtenay, at courtenay@carbontheatre.org.uk. The short cover letter can also be sent as a video or audio file no longer than 5 minutes.

Deadline for applications: 10am, Monday 30 September 2024. Please apply as soon as possible as we will be interviewing as soon as applications come in.

We will invite some applicants for a short online interview .

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Monday 7 October 2024.

Further Information

The role is on a freelance contract and you will be responsible for your own tax and national insurance responsibilities. We encourage applications from anyone interested in being part of this project. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunities encouraging and embracing diversity and inclusivity in all areas of activity.

If you require any access support in submitting an application to us or would like to submit your application in an alternative format, please email courtenay@carbontheatre.org.uk

Courtenay Johnson