Call Out: Technical Stage Manager

Technical Stage Manager | ANOTHER GOODBYE

The Role

Fee: £2,800 plus travel expenses (must be based a commutable distance from Bedford, London, Cambridge & Colchester)

Rehearsal dates: 2-6 September 2024 at The Place Bedford & 9-13 September 2024 at Greenwich Theatre

Presentation dates: 13 September 2024 at Greenwich Theatre, on 6, 14 & 19 November 2024 at Colchester Arts Centre, Cambridge Junction & The Place, Bedford.

We are looking for a Technical Stage Manager to work closely with Adie Mueller (www.adiemueller.com) on ANOTHER GOODBYE, a new live theatrical adaptation of an original audio drama, with a post-performance conversation experience for audiences. 

ANOTHER GOODBYE explores end-of-life death, loss and grief. The show is based on Adie’s very ‘ordinary’ experience of her mother’s end-of-life death, starting with her mum’s decision to give up intensive medical treatment & go into palliative care & ending a year later with her dad’s decision to sell the family home. 

We are looking for someone to lead on programming the sound and photo projections into QLab and programming basic lighting to compliment the project images, alongside stage management responsibilities. The creative team consists of a Designer, Sound Designer, Director and Adie as Lead Artist: Performer & Author.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage Stage Management duties in rehearsal and on tour, with production support from the Performer and Producer.

  • Creation and maintenance of the Book, Team Contacts List, Rehearsal Notes, Daily Calls, Schedules, Show Reports and other rehearsal and production paperwork as needed supported by the Producer

  • Liaise with the creative team about the set design, equipment and technical requirements, supported by the Producer.

  • Running rehearsals in collaboration with the Director

  • Programming and preparing QLab with sound design and image files, supporting the design team

  • Programming basic lighting 

  • Running technical rehearsals in collaboration with the Director

  • Manage the get-ins and liaise with venue staff at each venue

  • Liaising with the Theatre Manager and Front of House teams

We would love to work with someone who: 

  • Is a confident programmer and technician

  • Is friendly, approachable and collaborative

  • Is very organised and has good attentive to detail

  • 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 Project 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 19 August 2024.

We will invite some applicants for a short online interview on Thursday 22 August 2024.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Friday 23 August 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