Assistant Stage Manager Amsterdam Full-Time Contract

Stage-Mate; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme for own projects

Diverse productions in theater, dance,

Work at home and abroad

A young and fun team, where you will

Regular team drinks or outings

Job summary

Stage-Mate, a young live entertainment company based in Amsterdam, seeks an experienced stage manager for theatre and dance touring in the Netherlands and abroad. You will liaise between the director, performers and technical crew, ensuring smooth, safe shows and serving as on-site primary contact for theaters on tour.

You will lead the technical team, set up sets, cue the fly system, and assist the technical producer during rehearsals. Driver's license B required and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Independent working capability and self-motivation.
• Strong technical and creative insight in live production.
• Ability to adapt quickly when plans change.

Responsibilities

• Travel with touring companies and ensure the production runs as intended at every theater.
• Responsible for setting up the set on stage.
• Directing the theater technicians and cueing the fly system.
• Assist the technical producer during rehearsals in preparing for the performance.
• Coordinate the performance with theaters and venues in advance.
• Ensuring safety on and off stage.
• Managing the technical team.

Skills

Independent working

Technical and creative insight

Adaptability

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Lighting equipment

Video equipment

Sound equipment

Set design tools

Job description

Stage-Mate is a young and growing company in the live entertainment sector. We specialize in technical production, lighting design, lighting operation, and managing the entire touring process for productions. From the initial design to the final performance, we ensure that a show is technically sound and travels smoothly throughout the Netherlands and abroad.
Our daily work is very varied, but it all revolves around designing and implementing technical solutions for the arts sector. Our team currently consists of nine passionate colleagues, and we’re looking for new team members to join us.
In theater and dance, we work for organizations such as Het Nationale Theater, ISH Dance Collective, Illusionary Rockaz Company, Body of Art, Theater Oostpool, Theater Utrecht, De Warme Winkel , and Theaterproducties Twente. In the events industry, our clients include Holland Festival, Wonderfeel, Dekmantel , and Asko|Schönberg. We also organize tours for artists such as Merol and IJsland.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced stage manager to accompany our productions on tour, with a focus on theater and dance, throughout the Netherlands and possibly internationally as well. During rehearsals and performances, you’ll serve as the liaison between the director, performers, and technical crew, ensuring that every show runs smoothly and safely. While on tour, you’ll be the primary point of contact for the theaters where we perform. You’ll also oversee the entire technical team on tour.
We do not have any specific requirements regarding education or educational background; what matters more to us is that you
can work independently, have strong technical and creative insight, and can adapt quickly when things don’t go as expected. This role requires solid technical
knowledge in the areas of lighting, video, sound, and set design

Possession of driver's license B is important.

What will you do?

Travel with touring companies and ensure that the production runs as intended at every theater

Responsible for setting up the set on stage

Directing the theater technicians and cueing the fly system

Assist the technical producer during rehearsals in preparing for the performance

Coordinate the performance with theaters and venues in advance

Ensuring safety on and off stage

Managing the technical team

What do we offer?

• Bonus scheme for own projects
• Diverse productions in theater, dance, and music
• Work at home and abroad
• A young and fun team, where you will be given a lot of personal responsibility
• Regular team drinks or outings

Get in touch

Interested or more information? Contact us, and who knows, maybe we'll see you soon for a cup of coffee in Amsterdam Zuid-Oost!