Stage manager

Job description

This is a Stage Manager on the book position.
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 relay that information to the company in the office
be responsible for supervising the petty cash float for the production
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 where appropriate for the production
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 ITC/Equity contract is adhered to and ensuring that, wherever possible, no breaks are missed
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
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:
clean driving licence
current first aid qualification