Job (Bragg Creek): Stage Manager – Spring Production

Theatre Alberta; Bragg Creek; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 126,000; Part time

Job summary

Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre is seeking a Stage Manager for its production of The Wizard of Oz in Bragg Creek. The run is from May 22 to May 24, 2020, with an honorarium of $600.

Responsibilities include coordinating rehearsals, calls, backstage operations, and ensuring the director's vision is maintained throughout the run. The successful applicant will provide a Criminal Record Check and comply with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Previous stage management experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of lighting and sound equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people.
• Calm, respectful and helpful under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• General Duties: Consult with Production Manager on selecting ASMs; attend all production meetings.
• Preparation: Distribute scripts and notes; prepare cast/crew lists; coordinate prep with Production Manager.
• Rehearsals: Develop rehearsal schedule; manage absences; track attendance; ensure smooth rehearsals; prepare prompts and notes.
• Tech Week: Organise cue-to-cue and technical rehearsals; call cues; oversee backstage activities; coordinate backstage crew.
• After Opening: Maintain Director's vision; ensure arrival times; track attendance for performances.
• Health and Safety: Ensure first aid kit; know fire exits; post safety info; liaise with Front of House; evacuations if needed.

Skills

Stage management

Lighting knowledge

Sound knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Job description

The Virgin Trial - Alberta Theatre Projects The Virgin Trial Alberta Theatre Projects

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Photo Credits

Directed by: Glynis Leyshon
Written by: Kate Hennig
Actors Pictured: Nigel Shawn Williams, Jamie Konchak, Emma Houghton, Conrad Belau & Sarah Orenstein
Set Design: Scott Reid.
Lighting Design: David Fraser
Costume Design: Heather Moore
Photo: Benjamin Laird

Job (Bragg Creek): Stage Manager - Spring Production

Job (Bragg Creek): Stage Manager - Spring Production

Swamp Donkey Musical Theatre is looking for a Stage Manager for its production of The Wizard of Oz which runs from May 22 to 24, 2020.

Honorarium: $600

Show Dates: May 22 to 24, 2020

Duties:

General Duties

• Consult with the Production Manager on the selection of Assistant Stage Manager(s), if required
• Attend at all production meetings

Preparation

• Prepare all lists and forms for distribution to the cast and crew in collaboration with the Production Manager
• Distribute scripts and vocal scores to the cast and crew in collaboration with the Production Manager
• Prepare a list of excused cast absences pre-approved by the Director and Music Director and distribute this list to the Production Manager, Director, and Music Director
• Prepare the green room areas

Rehearsals

• Develop a rehearsal schedule in collaboration with the Production Manager, Director, and Musical Director
• Act as the contact for cast members who will be absent from rehearsals and communicate these absences to the Director, Music Director, and Choreographer
• Keep attendance and sign cast members and crew in and out of rehearsals
• Responsible for the smooth running of rehearsals
• Ensure rehearsal props are available
• Ensure rehearsal space is safe and useable
• Tape out the set on the rehearsal floor as required
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and easily understandable prompt book
• Note start time, break time, and finish time of rehearsals
• Take notes for blocking, missed, lines, entrances, and exits
• Prepare and distribute daily production notes

Tech Week

• Organize cue to cue and all technical rehearsals
• Responsible for calling all cues
• Oversee all backstage activities
• Recruit and coordinate the backstage/running crew with the assistance of the Volunteer Coordinator
• Ensure the show is running smoothly

After Opening

• Responsible for maintaining the Director's vision throughout the run
• Ensure cast and crew arrive on time for performances
• Keep attendance and sign cast members and crew in and out of performances

Health and Safety

• Ensure first aid kit is stocked
• Ensure all actors and crew know where all fire exits and fire extinguishers are located
• Post health and safety information
• Liaise with Front of House Manager, calling fire/ambulance/police in case of emergency
• Responsible for evacuation of actors and crew in case of emergency

Skills

• Previous stage management experience an asset
• Knowledge of lighting and sound equipment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaborative, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people
• Calm, respectful and helpful manner under pressure
• Ability to multi-task

Availability:

Rehearsals: February 9 to May 14, 2020
Sundays 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Tech Week: May 17 to 21, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020 - run through - 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.
May 18 to 21, 2020 - tech rehearsals and dress rehearsals - available every evening

The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check at his/her cost.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only successful applicants will be contacted.

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