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Role
Technical Theatre
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Salary
Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.
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Hours
Full Time
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Type
Fixed Term Contract - Full Time
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Interview Process
1 Interview:
WC 25th March 2024 -
Closing Date
25-03-2024 at 12:00
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Location
65 Chandos Place
London
WC2N 4HG -
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Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for full-time, experienced Head of Stage to work on the London production of MEAN GIRLS.
Book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, lyrics by Nell Benjamin and Directed and Choreographed by Casey Nicholaw - this musical will arrive in the West End in June 2024.
The Head of Stage will work closely with the Production Manager, Stage Manager, Company Manager and creative team in establishing and executing the stage needs of the production both in rehearsal and performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Excellent communication
- Assisting in the daily running of all productions, in conjunction with the Stage and Stage Management Teams.
- Take responsibility for the running of the stage department and managing of stage crew, including department scheduling
- Work with the CM and SM to ensure the show is always full staffed and keeping the general manager informed of the need for recruitment of additional staff or dep’s when necessary
- Ensure new staff are trained in the safe and competent running of the show
- Carrying out stage cues including moving scenery, furniture and props
- To log write up a comprehensive and easy to understand cue sheet so the show can be covered in the event of absence and compiling of these cue sheets from the rest of the department
- Keeping clean and safe the stage, dock and backstage areas ensuring entrances and exits are well maintained and kept clear.
- Ensuring all staff and areas for which you are responsible adhere to health and safety regulations.
- Carry out maintenance of set and prop elements informing the SM and PM if further work from outside contractors is required
- Work with other departments to maintain the show to the highest possible standards.
Essential experience includes:
- Previous senior stage role opening a large-scale West End production.
- Experience of managing a stage crew
- Experience running deck plots and an understanding of stage etiquette.
- An understanding and practical knowledge of the principles and safe working practices of theatre rigging, automation systems and set construction.
- Advanced stage carpentry skills.
We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.
- Start Date: WC 14th May 2024, or thereabouts
- Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract and must have the right to work in the UK.
- Job Location: West End London
- Contract Type: Fixed term until Sunday 8th June 2025, or for the run of the Production, whichever shall be the shorter, subject to two weeks’ notice by the Producer as per the SOLT/BECTU Agreement.
- Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.
- Weekly Hours: 6 day working weeks; 8 shows per week plus maintenance and understudy calls.
- Application Deadline: Monday 25th March 2024, midday
- 1st round interviews: WC 25th March 2024
Closing Date
25-03-2024 at 12:00