Opportunities

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are collaborating with celebrated Afro Cuban choreographer and dancer Miguel Altunaga.

This new dance theatre production for ages 5+ features a cast of 3 (2 dancers & 1 puppeteer).

The Touring Stage Manager will be employed on an ITC/Equity contract for 5 weeks initially, to cover 4 weeks of rehearsals and performances at 2 festivals. This contract will start on 14 April and finish on 18 May and the weekly salary is £675 plus Holiay Pay.

There will be further sporadic bookings at outdoor festivals through the summer for which a separate contract will be issued. Performance days will be paid at £225. Travel days will be paid at £100 (£200 for long journeys).

We also anticipate the Touring Stage Manager will be required for approx 4 days prep work prior to the start of rehearsals, paid at £200 per day.

The successful candidate will have at least 2 years professional stage management experience, have experience of using QLab and must hold a clean driving licence and be willing to drive a van to the booked festivals.

KEY DATES

Prep Work – pre 14.04.25: approx 4 days paid at £200 per day.

Rehearsals (in London): Mon 14 April to Thu 8 May 2025

Tech: Fri 9 May 2025

First Performances: Sat 10 & Sun 11 May (Norwich)

Next Performances: Sat 17 & Sun 18 May (Brighton)

The above rehearsal and performance dates fall within the 5 week ITC/Equity contract.

The Touring Stage Manager will also need to be available for the other booked festival performances (subject to a separate contract):

Fri 1 – Sun 3 Aug Stockton

Fri 22 – Tue 26 Aug London/Birmingham

There may be additional travel / driving days to and from each of the above festivals.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The Touring Stage Manager will be required to provide support prior to rehearsals, liaising with Theatre-Rites and the Festival teams.   They will attend the 4 weeks of rehearsals full time.  They will need to have a full clean driving licence, be happy to drive a small van, and will be responsible for driving the props and puppets and any equipment to each Festival.

Get-in: 1.5 hours

Get-out: 45 minutes

Running time: 30 minutes

Touring with dance floor and sound system (tbc), one large prop and a selection of puppets and costumes

Maximum 3 shows per day

Theatre-Rites will provide accommodation and pay per diems at no less than ITC/Equity recommended amounts.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• liaise with creative team and festivals
• source makers or (if within skillset) build one prop
• with Theatre-Rites, identify appropriate equipment for production to tour with
• service rehearsals, manage rehearsal room
• write/circulate rehearsal notes
• be main point of contact for company members.
• call Qs and/or operate sound during performances
• With the Project Manager, identify appropriate vehicle hire, drive with props and puppets to each festival
• source, make, repair props and puppets as necessary
• take joint responsibility w/ management for smooth running of rehearsal process and run, for safety, comfort, welfare of company members
• act as line manager to performers, keep time-sheets
• run company meetings
• handle petty cash
• manage cast in packing, setting, washing, maintenance of props & costume
• monitor artistic standard of production, create show reports
• ensure good health & safety standards
• manage returns and storage at end of run as necessary

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email your CV and the names of 2 referees. Please confirm:

• Whether you have availability for all the required dates
• Where you are based

Please send to casting@theatre-rites.co.uk (using TOURING STAGE MANAGER as the subject line)

Deadline is 10am Mon 27 Jan 2025.