JOB OPPORTUNITY - Stage Manager

Bard in the Botanics are looking for a stage manager to join our team for "Jack & the Beanstalk" at the Byre Theatre, St Andrews, this Christmas

Contract dates: 15th Nov - 31st Dec (7 weeks in total)
(Rehearsals from 15th Nov to 1st Dec, performances from 2nd - 31st Dec)

Fee: Flat Fee of £3500 plus statutory holiday pay

Location:
Rehearsals between 15th & 19th November will take place in Glasgow.
Rehearsals from 22nd Nov onwards and all performances will take place at the Byre Theatre, St Andrews.

Accommodation will be provided in St Andrews from Sun 21st Nov to the end of the contract if required.

Applicants must have a full driving licence - own transport preferred but not essential.

Job Description:
The stage manager duties will include, but are not limited to:
- propping the show (including some possible makes);
- working with the Byre Theatre's technical team and Bard in the Botanics production & creative team to deliver the production get-in;
- running technical & dress rehearsals (in conjunction with the Byre Theatre's Head of Technical & Operations who operates as the Production Manager)
- running the stage during performance, including set changes, possible costume quick changes, resets between shows etc.
- running repairs to props & costumes if required & show laundry (laundry will be shared between members of the production team during the run)
- ensuring Health & Safety guidelines are met and adhered to throughout the process
- line management of the stage management team (Deputy Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager)
- any other duties as required and agreed

The stage manager will also operate as a Covid officer during the production, in conjunction with Bard in the Botanics Artistic Director, Gordon Barr, and members of the Byre Theatre technical team. This will include ensuring that agreed Covid safety guidelines are adhered to by all cast & crew.

Applications should submit a current CV by email to Bard in the Botanics Artistic Director, Gordon Barr, at info@bardinthebotanics.co.uk

Any questions regarding the position can also be sent to this email address

The deadline is Friday 08 October 2021 at 18:00.