Description
Short term one month contract to assist Life and Limb Puppets make their new show 'At Sea' - June 23rd start date - Interviews May 26th. - Fixed Fee £2320 for 4 week contract @580 pw 3 weeks rehearsals 10-6 and one week of shows 9-4 - with National Theatre week additional if required at same rate.
We are seeking a new stage manager and puppet tech to be with us through the rehearsal process and first week of performances of our new piece 'At Sea' and possibly with us for our additional week of polishing at the National Theatre in late August.
The role will primarily be assisting the Director with production duties while they are not available due to directing and facilitating the process to and into the first week of shows. The work features a small and committed team and the right candidate could go onto a further ongoing relationship with the organisation.
Skills and Experience:
The role still has some flexibility to be built around the experience of the right person, so
this list is indicative:
Essential:
- Technical/stage management experience on tour
- Experience touring to venues as well as non-traditional spaces
- Experience working with puppets, including in a performance setting.
- Proficiency and experience of working with a range of materials including wood, metal, plastic and foam and appropriate adhesives.
- Ability to think creatively and problem-solve
- Ability to work as part of the team
- Ability to work under pressure calmly and efficiently
- Experience with operating Qlab
- A base in the North East (either in Newcastle or within commuting distance)
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a Puppet Tech
- First Aid Qualification
- Experience of using and editing both sound, light and AV cues on Qlab
- Setting up and managing the rehearsal room and cast with support from the Director.
- Taking rehearsal and production meeting notes
- Creation of props/puppets lists and setting lists.
- Ensuring Health & Safety protocols are followed in rehearsals and flagging any concerns as soon as possible to the Director and Co-Producer.
- Repairing and maintaining all puppets to the requirements of the production, under the guidance of the Director.
- Maintain the show bible, including show running notes and learnings.
- Work with the Director and Co-Producer to ensure enough spare parts, mechanical components and tools are toured with the production, and to cost effectively source more where appropriate.
- Operating the show on Qlab (Sound, light and AV) throughout technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and the performances and noting hitches.
- Managing and scheduling all technical aspects of get-in and get-out, being responsible for the safe and efficient installation of the set at each performance
Please send cover letter/video and CV.