Stage Manager

The Fox; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative production company is seeking an experienced Stage Manager for the play FOX, with performances at Park Theatre. The role includes managing all performances and technical aspects, compiling reports, and assisting the Director during rehearsals. A full Clean Driving Licence is required for transporting set pieces. This is a freelance contract with responsibilities for tax and national insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in stage management for live performances.
• Ability to operate lighting and sound equipment.
• Full Clean Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Operate all performances solo.
• Manage technical aspects of post-show talks.
• Compile and distribute rehearsal and show reports.

Skills

Stage management

Basic lighting programming

Script cueing

Driving a hire van

Tools

QLab

Job description

Fee: £2,250 + holiday pay (£150/day for rehearsals, £750/week for performances +HP). We are looking for a Stage Manager to work with us on FOX by Katie Louisa Morgan, directed by Lisa Cagnacci. FOX originally premiered at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019 before touring in 2023. We are delighted to bring FOX to Park90 at Park Theatre for two weeks with a programme of x6 morning performances (welcoming babes in arms), x6 matinees and x6 late evening performances. This is a small production and this is the sole Stage Management role in the team; beyond general stage management duties, key responsibilities include:

• Attending rehearsals and performances, including operating all performances (solo show, 60mins)
• Managing technical aspects of up to x5 post-show talks (basic lighting set up)
• Re-sourcing some props and set items (minimal)
• Creating a cue script and being on the book
• Updating the existing QLab file (sound only)
• Programming basic lighting states
• Managing the get-in and technical rehearsal, supporting the Director
• Compiling and distribution rehearsal and show reports
• Supporting the Lead Artist across rehearsals and performances
• Managing the get-out
• Liaising with the Theatre Manager and Front of House teams where necessary

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.

• Full Clean Driving Licence and ability to drive a hire van to transport main set piece (doll's house)