Autin Dance Theatre are looking for a skilled Technical Stage Manager to join the production and UK tour of our new outdoor performance project called PARADE – The Giant Wheel.
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Technical Stage Manager to provide both technical and stage management support for the creation, delivery and tour of PARADE – The Giant Wheel; a new outdoor touring piece, featuring a 12-foot tall Giant Wheel driven by 5 circus artists & physical performers.
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals from the global majority and under-represented communities that are based in Birmingham/West Midlands to join the Company for rehearsals and live performances on tour this summer! Team players with a sense of humour are also welcome!
If you would like any of this information in a different format or would like a chat about the role, then please contact Annalise at annalise@autindt.co.uk.
About you:
Essential skills:
● An existing track record as a Technical Stage Manager and/or Production Manager – ideally in outdoor contexts
Desirable skills:
● Some experience of supporting the delivery of participatory activities.
● Experience in the construction of of large-scale outdoor sets and circus apparatus
● Ability to drive a long-wheel base van
● Experience of or ability to operate QLab
● Experience of Heath & Safety practices including Risk Assessments and Method Statements
Elements of responsibility will include:
● Ensuring the smooth running of all production elements, in collaboration with the Director, Producer, Performers and other members of the creative team – to be confirmed in due course.
● Working collaboratively with Johnny Autin and the rest of the creative team to deliver creation, rehearsals, production week and full initial UK tour.
● Working with the creative team to source specific equipment
● Supporting the management of the loading and unloading of the sets and technical equipment from transport into rehearsal space and festival sites.
● Supporting looking after the set, costume, props and technical equipment, and carrying out repairs if appropriate, in collaboration with the team.
● Driving the tour vehicle in a safe and legal manner, planning routes and ensuring legal and secure parking.
● In some instances, looking after the pastoral needs of the company of 6 performers.
Fee
This opportunity is offered on a freelance basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for their own income tax and national insurance contributions.
Autin Dance Theatre will cover travel expenses, subsistence (per diems) and accommodation.
£175/day – Tech Rehearsals
£250/day – Performance Days
Dates
Creation and Production weeks will take place across the following period.
● w/c 15 May and w/c 22 May: 2-week R&D at The Drill House, National Centre for Outdoor Arts and Circus, Great Yarmouth.
● w/c 29 May: 1 week Creation Period, Walsall
● w/c 12 June (TBC): 1 week Creation Period / Production Week (TBC)
UK Touring Dates
● Fri 23 June: General Rehearsals, Walsall
● Sat 24 June: Premiere Performance, Walsall
● Sat 1 & Sun 2 July – Basingstoke Festival
● Sat 8 & 9 July – Tynemouth
● Fri 25 – Sun 27 Aug – Birmingham
● Sat 16 Sept – Preston
● Sat 30 Sept – Derby
More dates will be added over the course of spring 2023.
Access
We believe in equality of opportunity and enabling access for all. If you are invited to interview, you will be given the opportunity to identify any access needs you have or barriers you may face in attending. We will take reasonable steps to meet your needs, including paying reasonable expenses to remove barriers which impact your ability to attend the interview.
If you would like any of this information in a different format or would like a chat about the role, then please contact Annalise at annalise@autindt.co.uk.
How to apply
How to apply:
Please email a short statement of interest (max. 250words) along with a CV to hello@autindt.co.uk. Please highlight in your application which dates you are UNAVAILABLE for.
Deadline:
14th April 2023
