Download TRON THEATRE LIMITED

Title:
Technical Stage Manager
Department:
Responsible to:
Production
Head of Production
Located in Glasgow’s Merchant City, Tron Theatre consists of a 230 seat
auditorium, a 50 capacity studio/rehearsal space, Education Suite/rehearsal
space, Victorian Bar/ performance space, dressing rooms, a ‘get-in’ area,
café bar area, a box office and office accommodation for administration and
production staff.
Tron Theatre is both a producing company and a receiving house. We aim to
produce a number of Tron Theatre Company productions and occasional coproductions each year. We focus on new work and contemporary classic
theatre whether through our own productions or visiting companies. The Tron
is a cultural hub for local artists and much support is given to emerging
theatre companies and the platforming of new projects. Tron Theatre
Company occasionally tours work nationally and internationally.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
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To co-ordinate all set builds / stage logistics for all Tron Theatre
productions both in the Main Theatre & the Changing House
Studio Theatre, managing budgets & schedules alongside the
Head of Production.
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To co-ordinate and deliver all Tron Theatre fit ups & strikes
alongside Tron Theatre Production staff and casual crew in
conjunction with the Head of Production.
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To co-ordinate all visiting company get ins & get outs for Main
Theatre and Changing House Studio Theatre where required.
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To accept delegated responsibilities from the Head of Production
in their absence.
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To work with the Head of Production to ensure the efficient and
safe running of the production department with primary
responsibility for matters relating to stages, rigging, flying and
construction of productions (in-house and visiting)
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To assist the Head of Production in the areas of Health & Safety
and monitoring safe working practices across all performance
spaces and productions
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To assist the Head of Production in the on-going development of
the Department’s Health & Safety requirements – including,
record keeping, generic and show related risk assessments,
method statements etc.
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To assist the Stage Manager & Technical team where required.
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To help to create a cohesive and supportive environment within
the Production Department and throughout the Tron.
In detail :
In –House Productions

To work closely with the Head of Production on the staging /
production requirements of in-house productions, working within
the given budgets and to assist in scheduling of fit-up and
production weeks. In particular, set design, set logistics,
construction methods, build periods, flying, rigging and all H&S
matters arising from the design process.
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To attend production meetings with the Director and Designers.
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In conjunction with the Head of Production, run all Tron Theatre
Productions’ set fit ups and manage casual staff in the working
environment.
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To assist in the hiring and /or borrowing of necessary stage and
technical equipment, set items, furniture etc for in-house
productions and for its safe and prompt return.
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Act as Project Manager for productions / festivals as designated
by the Head of Production.
Visiting Companies

To assist the Head of Production in contacting visiting companies,
ensuring their production, stage and staffing requirements are
met on as high a professional standard as possible.
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To assess the competency and safety of all visiting companies,
analysing their risk assessments and method statements.
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To welcome visiting companies, assisting with Get-ins, fit-ups,
assessing all work carried out and assisting with get-outs.
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To be responsible, with the Head of Production, for evaluating
the competency of visiting company staff in their use of rigging &
set logistics. Risk assessing their methods of erecting set items
and rigging techniques and ensuring that the equipment used is
within the current Health and Safety regulations.
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To ensure visiting companies are aware of Health & Safety,
security and fire procedures.
Staffing
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To supervise all casual stage crew staff, work placements,
students and any other freelance staff working in any Tron
Theatre environment.
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To provide support to the Stage Manager & Technical team
during busy periods.
Fire Safety / Health & Safety

To assist the Head of Production in the ongoing development of
the department’s H&S requirements – including record keeping,
generic and show related risk assessments, method statements
etc

To ensure all fire-exits are unlocked and fire escapes are clear at
all times. Also that the fire alarms within the theatre are isolated
when necessary.
The TSM is a designated Fire-Officer for the Production
Department and must observe the set down fire procedures.
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To be responsible for checking and locking up the theatre and
backstage areas at the end of the working day. Also, when
required, to lock and alarm the building when working outside
café bar hours.
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To undertake / oversee regular inspection of all rigging / flying /
access equipment.
General
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To take on responsibilities from the Head of Production either in
their absence or delegated responsibilities during busy times.
This may include administration – timesheets, budget monitoring,
petty cash, rota amendments and/or Project Management of
Productions, festivals, events.
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To assist the Head of Production in the day to day running /
upkeep of the building and all its equipment & spaces, notifying
the Head of Production of faulty or damaged equipment.
Specific responsibilities to include the workshop and lifting
equipment.
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To assist the Head of Production & Stage Manager in organising
props, wardrobe and scenery stores and in the lending out and
receipt of borrowed items from Tron stock.
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To undertake a schedule of repairs, improvements & inspections
during our annual maintenance period.
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To attend regular meetings with the Head of Production to:
o Organise schedules to work around normal working hours
wherever possible
o Provide reasonable warning of potential overtime costs
which must be approved by the Head of Production and
the General Manager
o Discuss forthcoming events and evaluate past events
o Discuss ideas to improve the efficiency and working
environment of the building
o To assist and operate a schedule of regular maintenance
and record keeping for all stage/rigging/access equipment
and where required technical equipment.
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Take responsibility for identifying areas for investment in new
equipment to ensure the continual improvement / advancement
of the production Dept / Tron Theatre.
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To implement best working practice for the Company’s Green
Commitment.
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Any other duties as required by the Head of Production.
Person Specification: Technical Stage Manager
(E) Essential
(D) Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
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Minimum 5 years Professional Theatre Experience, building
based or touring (E)
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Experience of working within a building structure (D)
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Extensive experience of stage work, rigging, flying & set
construction (E)
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Experience of planning, scheduling and budget control in a
theatre environment. (E)
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Problem solving in a theatrical environment / process. (E)
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Experience of managing a team for get ins / outs, fit ups and
strikes. (E)
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Knowledge / experience of technical theatre and stage
management. (D)
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Extensive knowledge of H&S, risk assessment and fire
regulations (E) / IOSH qualification (D).
Skills
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High level of computer literacy and ICT skills (D)
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Organisational / planning skills. (E)
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Good communication and interpersonal skills. (E)
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Team leadership and motivational skills. (E)
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Analytical skills with attention to detail. (E)
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Intermediate carpentry & construction skills. (E)
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Basic technical theatre skills. (D)
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Clean drivers licence. (D)
Personal qualities
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Positive Attitude (E)
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Ability and willingness to adopt a “hands on” approach. (E)
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Ability and willingness to work flexible hours. (E)
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Ability to remain calm in demanding situations. (E)
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Professional and confident. (E)
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Interest in mentoring and developing emerging theatre
practitioners. (D)
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Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team
(E)