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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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Closing Date
31-12-2024 at 18:00
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Location
65 Chandos Place
London
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Deputy Head of Automation - MEAN GIRLS
Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for a full-time, experienced Deputy Head of Automation 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 opened in the West End in June 2024.
The Deputy Head of Automation will work closely with the Head of Automation, Company Manager, Stage Manager and creative team in executing the automation needs of the production.
Key responsibilities include:
- To deputise for the Head of Automation.
- To assist in the running of all pre-show and maintenance checks.
- To carry out the automaton show plots in a safe manner, ensuring the safety of performers and crew onstage and in the wings during both shows and rehearsals.
- To take responsibility for automation equipment as required and keep the head of department informed of any issues as they arise.
- To assist with the procurement and maintenance of adequate stocks of consumables and spares.
Essential experience includes:
- Previous automation experience on a large-scale West End production.
- Excellent knowledge of Absolute Motion Control Automation Systems.
- 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.
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: 18th February 2025 (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: Tuesday, 31th December 2024 at 6pm
Closing Date
31-12-2024 at 18:00