Jobs & Opportunities
We are widening our pool of Stage Managers!
We typically produce four tours each year, most of which play rural and small-scale venues. Our tours require staffing to the highest level, by actors and skilled and experienced stage management with an interest in and a passion for taking high quality productions to the regions.
The role of a Stage Manager on a New Perspectives tour will require you to:
- Perform the duties of the Stage Manager on tour and in rehearsals
- Operate lighting and sound for each performance on tour
- Ensure the health and safety of the Company and to alert the Technical & Production Manager of any issues as they arise
- Lead, with the help of the company members on tour, the get-ins and get-outs at each touring venue
- Act as an advocate and ambassador for New Perspectives on tour
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required
Candidates must posess a clean driving lisence with a C1 classification to be able to drive our van
We are looking for Stage Managers with the following attributes:
- Some experience of small-scale/rural touring
- The ability to be creative and resourceful in problem solving
- Experience in prop maintenance
- A broad general knowledge of technical theatre
- Attention to detail
- An interest in customer service, the audience and stakeholder experience
- A great team member and a friendly and relaxed manner.
To be considered send a cover letter, with an outline of your work history and an indication as to why you consider yourself right for this role, and an up-to-date CV to neale@newperspectives.co.uk
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