Stage Manager at Artscape Theatre Centre

Purpose: 

• To perform all stage management tasks.

Main Duties:

• Mark the rehearsal room floor as per designer ground plan
• Ensures the smooth running of productions in area of specialised skill
• Studies videos, scripts, scores and cd’s as appropriate to the production
• Ensures that props and rehearsal costumes are available as required
• Ensures compliance to all Health & Safety regulations in areas of specialised skill
• Ensures that the technical crew have full knowledge of scene changes
• Keeps the Director informed about any existing or potential problems
• Liaises with the set designer, lighting designer and directors to ensure the smooth running of rehearsals
• Keep records of each production and completes performance reports
• Regulates rehearsal schedules in accordance with Artscape policy
• Checks that scenes are set up and that scene changes are made
• Calls cues and ensures that they are carried out
• Educational Requirements
• The candidate must be matriculated
• Computer literacy (MS Word / Excel)

Further Requirements

• 5 years’ experience as a stage manager
• The candidate must be flexible and prepared to work overtime when required
• Knowledge of basic first aid would be to your advantage
• Music literacy would be advantageous