Assistant Stage Manager

Key Responsibilities

Show Preparation & Running

• Under the direction of the CSM and DSM, to assist with the running of the rehearsal room and performances with a particular responsibility for prop and set management and maintenance, while supporting all rehearsal room and show running administration
• To ensure rehearsal environments are set-up and maintained as required with the appropriate set, props, costumes and other necessary items (including script materials)
• During the run to support the DSM in the daily set-up of the show, and pre-show checks (with ownership/SM responsibilities for specific show ‘zones’), and support appropriate cueing and triggering of ‘in world’ interactive props, moments and SFX
• To be responsible for tracks during the running of the shows, including pre-show set-up and reset
• Working with in-show FOH Stewards, to ensure smooth audience flow as well as the comfort and health and safety of all patrons
• To act as a key ‘on the ground’ SM representative, reporting to the CSM in relation to the condition of props, highlighting when maintenance is required, and to raise any larger fixes that require support from the Standby Art Team
• To undertake costume preparation and prepare laundry to be collected for offsite processing
• To engage in basic levels of costume repair/ maintenance (reattaching buttons, etc). Where larger repairs are required identifying them and seeking additional support in a timely fashion.
• To assist with the general maintenance of working areas and storage spaces
• Assist with fulfilling all relevant Health and Safety requirements, including COSH documentation relevant to the materials used under the supervision of the Company Stage Manager
• Assisting the Company Stage Manager in compiling show paperwork including but not limited to rehearsal calls, rehearsal reports, show reports, up to date stage management cue sheets, theatre crew cue sheets and other paperwork relevant to the show bible