Company stage manger (CSM)

Company stage manager (CSM)

This is a touring Company Manager on the book position. You will be part of the touring team of three that includes a Production Manager and Technical Stage Manager.

DUTIES

You will:

• be responsible for preparing and being on the book for the show.
• work in rehearsals with the director and the acting team
• call and run the weekly production meetings and ensure that all rehearsal notes are circulated to relevant parties
• have organisational responsibility for calls in rehearsal and on the road and relay that information to the company in the office
• be responsible for supervising the petty cash float on tour
• be responsible both for ensuring the company’s welfare and checking that Health and Safety regulations are met in both backstage and Front of House areas of venues whilst on the road
• ensure that all stage management and acting company time sheets are completed and submitted on time to the Company Administrator
• in conjunction with the Production Manager, ensure that the TMA/ Equity contract is adhered to and ensuring that, wherever possible, no breaks are missed
• be part of the get in/ fit up and get out in each venue under supervision of the Production Manager
• submit show reports on a daily basis to the relevant parties

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• stage management experience in theatre including experience of being on the book during the running of the show
• touring experience
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• knowledge of Health and Safety practice
• excellent time management and organisational skills
• IT skills, including Word/ Excel
• experience of handling petty cash floats and budgets
• ability to work unsupervised
• ability to work in a team
• commitment to equal opportunities practices
  
  Desirable:
• full clean driving licence
• current first aid qualification