Brief : Dash Arts is searching for a London-based Company Stage Manager for the premiere production of The Reckoning, in a world premiere at Arcola Theatre (Studios 2). The cast is made up of 4 actors, two British, two Ukrainian (English speaking). There will also be one understudy who will switch out with one of the Ukrainian actors towards the end of the run. The full company list is further below for reference. We are looking for a friendly, competent and enthusiastic person to join the stage management team, alongside an already confirmed DSM. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, particularly as our cast & creatives are international. Dates of Employment: 5th May-28th June Rate: £625/week Venue: Arcola Theatre (Studio 2, capacity 100) Rehearsals 3 weeks from 5th May (Mon- Fr only), Arcola Rehearsal Room 2 Get-in: Monday 26 May Tech: 27 May Dress: 28 May 1st Preview: 29 May Press Night: 2, 3, or 4 June (tbc) Last show: 28 June Performances Mon - Sat at 7pm with matinees on Sat 3:30pm A simple summer salad is prepared onstage by the actors throughout the performance, and gets shared alongside with some bread at the end with the audience - we are still deciding on the best way to do this, as it will likely involve the SM team doing a pre-prepared version. Our DSM holds a food certificate, and we are being advised by a professional Ukrainian chef. Taking an appropriate food handling course may be required by the Manager, at the expense of the Manager if not already holding one. At the end of each performance, audiences are invited to hear a short (10-min) reflection from expert speakers, journalists, lawyers, and those with lived experience of the conflict. Titled Foodfor Thought, this series widens the conversation, and provides more context to the themes of the play. Based on a pre-agreed set-up, the SM team will ensure each reflection is recorded audio and visually, and the files are logged appropriately. Running rehearsals Creating rehearsal schedules, rehearsal notes, and call times for all the company, adhering to contractual break times so that overtime is not unreasonably incurred Attending production meetings as required Writing of show reports and managing requests from the other members of the production team Pastoral care of cast, with support from Dash Arts Senior Producer and Safeguarding Lead Some prop sourcing (not unreasonable amounts) and prop maintenance (shared with DSM) Food purchasing (expenses covered by Dash Arts) and food preparation for the food element of the show Wardrobe Maintenance (shared with DSM) Working with the Production Manager and Senior Producer to adequately support fit ups / get in and get out, ensuring that the company adheres to the venue's timings and related requirements and that the company does not incur additional costs or fines unnecessarily Please send a CV featuring relevant employment history and two up-to-date professional references to [email protected]Job Description
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This position is time sensitive as we are looking to fill the role as soon as possible and first applicants will be prioritised for interview.