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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 March 2017 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 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 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