Stage manager

Job description

Stage manager (touring) B

Position:
Stage Manager (tour)

Responsible to:
Artistic Director

Responsible for:
Performers

Objectives and Responsibilities:

to carry out a handover with the Stage Manager of the theatre the production is leaving
to stage manage the production whilst on tour
to take responsibility for the set and all technical aspects of the production
to be the primary driver on the tour

KEY DUTIES

Key areas of responsibility:

1. Handover period

to spend 1½ weeks carrying out a handover with the current Stage Manager
to become familiar with all the stage management and technical requirements of the show
to learn how to construct the set and position props for the get in and get out required for the show.
to develop a good working relationship with the performers
to oversee and organise the get out of the set and loading of the touring van at the end of the run
to arrange collection of the touring van when required
to keep good lines of communication between the company and the office (Tour Manager and General Manager)
to become familiar with all the touring information, touring systems and paper work associated with the tour
to liaise with production manager as required

2. On Tour

Whilst on tour the Stage Manager is responsible for managing the touring team and ensuring the tour is carried out in a professional manner. Whilst on tour the Stage Manager is responsible to the Tour Manager and Artistic Director.

to co-ordinate and manage get ins and get outs, working with the acting company and working with technical staff at theatre venues
to drive the company van; to plan routes to each destination; the Stage Manager will be the primary driver of the van and will be responsible for ensuring that it is well maintained and in sound mechanical condition, calling on professional help as needed
to set up technical equipment and operate lights, and sound for the show; to ensure that technical equipment is in good working order and informing the office if any problems develop
to hold a petty cash account and keep petty cash records in line with company policy, communicating with the General Manager on a regular basis
to be responsible for the care of the set and costumes; to contact production manager and Tour Manager if repairs are needed
to act as the general liaison person for the company and represent the public face of the company for the duration of the tour
to be responsible for the tour file and ensure all paper work is collated and distributed to the touring team; to complete after show reports and to ensure evaluation reports are distributed to the venues and host
to report back regularly at touring team company meeting held through out the tour
to co-ordinate accommodation for the tour, this does not involve booking accommodation, but keeping receipts and invoices, sorting out any problems and liaising with the Tour Manager and General Manager at the office as necessary
to ensure the acting company adheres to the call sheets on the road and to change them if necessary
to be responsible for ensuring the company maintains good communication whilst touring and to take responsibility by informing the office if any difficulties arise
to ensure the set, costumes and props are returned at the end of the tour; these are to be returned to company base or from where they are hired or borrowed
to return the van to the hire company at the end of the contract and during the holiday period if required