The SM will cover community rehearsals until the Deputy Stage Manager (DSM) starts later in the process. The Stage Manager is responsible for the freelance Stage Management team, Chaperones and volunteers as well as sourcing props. Terms and Conditions This is freelance, fixed term contract for services which requires self-employed status. Start date: Tuesday 22 April 2025 Finish date: Wednesday 06 August 2025 Fee: £535 per week (43 hour week, overtime as per Equity agreement). Subsistence £235 per week Hours of work: 43 per week over six days, except in designated production weeks when based on a 46 hour week, with evening, weekend or bank holiday work as required. Key Responsibilities To work closely with the Director, Designer and other members of the creative team to facilitate the production To work alongside the Community co-ordinator in scheduling community rehearsals To be on the book, working on calls and notes in community rehearsals until DSM starts later in the process To support in the running of various community volunteer teams To support the Company Manager in scheduling chaperones in rehearsals To supervise the purchasing, finding or making of props, furniture and other items as may be required by the show To ensure the smooth and efficient running of all rehearsals and technical rehearsals in conjunction with the Head of Production and other members of production staff To be responsible for ensuring the ongoing artistic integrity of York Theatre Royal produced work during a run, in absence of the director, communicating any changes to the show director and management of the Theatre as required To ensure that proper communications are maintained with other departments of York Theatre Royal especially with regard to communication of information from rehearsals and the maintenance of the production in performance Key Activities To organise the work of the department in an efficient and cost-effective manner To work within budgets as discussed and agreed with the Head of Production To schedule the hours for all stage management, performers and chaperones and ensure that overtime, budget limits and relevant agreements are adhered to. To ensure all schedules are designed to keep Production Department overtime to a minimum, especially during technical rehearsals - in liaison with the Company Manager To process all Equity timesheets and promptly submit information to Company Manager for payroll To report through rehearsal notes anything relevant for the risk assessment for the HoP to produce the show risk assessment. To be instrumental in maintaining a good working atmosphere for performers, volunteers and directors during rehearsal periods and performances To be the Equity point of contact for YTR To co-ordinate with the Communications team on all matters regarding their requirements of the acting company and creative team To co-ordinate touch tours and backstage tours for in-house productions as required To attend production meetings To cover roles of other members of the stage management team as required To ensure the storage and preparation of food for a production is to a high standard & follows Food Hygiene regulations To supervise students on work placements within the Stage Management department, and Production department as required by the Head of Production / Company Manager Essential Specification At least 2 years' experience as a SM/CSM Excellent organisational and communication skills An excellent team player A positive and motivated individual Enthusiastic, committed and passionate about the Arts The ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise work Ability to work evenings / weekends Desirable A full clean driving licence DBS checked First Aid training Your cover letter and CV needs to be emailed to [email protected] and reach us by Sunday 16 March 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 24 March 2025.Job Summary
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