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Company Stage Manager – National Tour
Job Title:
Company Stage Manager – Twist by Chino Odimba
Responsible to:
Artistic Director and Executive Director
Contract:
Fixed Term
Theatre Centre
Theatre Centre empowers young leadership and youth activism through the arts, supporting
and transforming children and young people to change the world by enriching their learning
and leadership potential.
Founded in 1953 by theatre and education pioneer Brian Way, Theatre Centre was
established to create high-quality, enriching theatre that placed the experience of young
audiences at the very heart of its work. In 2017, Theatre Centre tours the country, reaching
out into schools, communities and venues to bring vibrant, transformative theatre to diverse
audiences. Our work with professional playwrights opens up discussion on urgent and
complex themes, providing a forum for young people’s voices and stimulating their activism.
We also produce a range of creative projects and resources for use in the classroom,
building skills to enable young people to engage more fully in the challenges of the future.
Purpose of Job
To manage all aspects of stage and company tour management for Theatre Centre’s
production of Twist by Chino Odimba, which tours nationally to schools and venues in
autumn 2017.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Company
 To represent Theatre Centre on tour and be responsible for company welfare
 To maintain good communication between the Theatre Centre office and acting
company
 To keep an accurate record and receipts of all petty cash spending
 To fill in time sheets for the actors and CSM
 To issue call times in advance of touring weeks and enforce punctuality promptly and
with a light touch, in consultation with the Programme and Administration Manager
Rehearsals
 To undertake DSM duties; to prepare, maintain and update the prompt copy of the
script
 To liaise with the Production Manager about set and prop requirements; to issue
rehearsal notes to the creative team in consultation with the director
 To schedule and circulate rehearsal call times in consultation with the director
 To devise and implement a van pack/get-in strategy in advance of touring
Schools and Venues
 To operate the show at schools and venues
 To manage and supervise company get-in and get-out at all performance spaces
Company Stage Manager
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To ensure Theatre Centre code of conduct in schools is adhered to at all times
To check tour schedules issued by the Theatre Centre office in advance of arrival at
schools and venues and to issue calls to the company
To liaise with venue technical staff and management as required
To lead on the LX rig and focus
To set up sound equipment and to notify or rectify any issues with equipment whilst
on tour
To assess and organise seating configurations in schools
To issue and collect teacher/student/venue feedback forms
To oversee the issue of pens and scripts for either hand-out or sale by FOH staff
To facilitate any repairs and replacements to costumes and set as necessary
To produce and distribute show reports
On the road
 To drive the van safely and within legal requirements and inform Theatre Centre
office of any issues regarding the vehicle or parking
 To assess driving routes and timings ahead of journeys
Other duties
 To ensure all company and statutory Health and Safety guidelines and requirements
are followed during rehearsals and on tour
 To ensure that Theatre Centre production values are maintained on tour
 To participate in evaluation processes if required
 To provide and communicate relevant risk assessments for the production and tour
Person Specification:
Essential Experience and Skills
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Proven experience as a Company Stage Manager and Deputy Stage Manager
Knowledge of QLabs
Experience of touring
Full clean driving licence and the ability to drive the touring van (Mercedes Sprinter)
Good knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation and risk assessment
Ability to communicate clearly and precisely for diverse audiences
Desirable Experience and Skills
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Experience of touring work for young people
Experience of touring to schools
Valid First Aid at Work certification
Our insurance stipulates that only persons aged 25 or over are covered to drive the tour van.
This position is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Company Stage Manager
March 2017
Outline of Terms and Conditions
Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract
15 weeks from 14 August 2017
Production Dates:
Rehearsals begin – 14 August 2017
Production week – 11 September
First performance – 14 September
Tour ends – 26 November
Fee:
£522 per week inclusive of expenses
Accommodation and subsistence on tour
Theatre Centre is an ITC Ethical Manager and adheres to ITC/Equity Agreement for
Performers and Stage Managers.
For further details about Theatre Centre please see our website: www.theatre-centre.co.uk
Application
Please send your current CV, letter of application and equal opportunities monitoring form to:
[email protected]
Or by post to:
Recruitment
Theatre Centre
Shoreditch Town Hall
380 Old Street
London, EC1V 9LT
Deadline for applications:
Monday 10 April 2017 at 12 noon.
Theatre Centre is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. Theatre Centre
recognises the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities thus
particularly welcomes applicants from underrepresented groups. Should you need this
information in another format, or require reasonable adjustment, please let us know.
Company Stage Manager
March 2017