CALLOUT: Deputy Stage Manager for A Christmas Carol

We are looking for a Deputy Stage Manager to work with us on A Christmas Carol.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting SM with the running of an efficient and safe rehearsal room, ensuring rehearsals run smoothly and that company and creatives are suitably supported
• With other members of the Stage Management Team, maintain regular and effective communication with the Producer and Director, bringing to them in a timely manner, anything concerning the production, creatives or performing company which may need their attention.
• To communicate any relevant information to all production staff, including the freelance creative team, through accurate and precise rehearsal notes
• Liaising with the Director, stage personnel and other technical departments as necessary
• With the SM and ASM, compiling setting lists for props, furniture and set dressing
• Compiling and maintaining a clear Prompt Copy and other necessary paperwork throughout rehearsals and technical rehearsals
• Calling each performance, potentially operating Sound, ensuring that all crew members receive all necessary information at the correct time
• Compiling accurate and precise show reports and distributing them all concerned parties
• Keeping timesheets for yourself and the performers, with the CM
• Where necessary, to participate and assist in Northern Stage’s projects / workshops
• In conjunction with SM to be aware of Health and Safety issues surrounding performers
• Attend all rehearsals, production meetings, technical and dress rehearsals and performances as called
• Take minutes of production meetings and issue to the Production Manager
• Actively support and promote Northern Stage’s green initiatives and their commitment to achieve the Green Book for Productions Intermediate Standard.
• Any other duties that may reasonably be requested by Northern Stage and as customarily expected of a Deputy Stage Manager

Person Specification, Knowledge and Experience

• At least 3 years professional experience, preferably working on mid to large scale productions
• Experience as a Deputy Stage Manager, calling productions
• Experience and a good working knowledge of opening new theatrical productions
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer literate