The Greyfriars Technical Stage Management Placement

Posted 17 hours 30 minutes ago by University of the Arts London

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom, CO1 1
Job Description
The Greyfriars Technical Stage Management Placement

Salary Prevailing NMW rate for the successful candidate's age

Are you interested in starting a career in backstage theatre? Come and learn how the magic of theatre happens behind the scenes.

This is an opportunity for an 18-month-long, on the job, training placement in the Mercury's Production Department, with the Technical and Stage Management teams. You will learn how we deliver high quality technical and stage management support for all Mercury Productions and visiting productions from highly experienced colleagues. You will be trained in rigging, lighting, basic sound set up and control, working in the rehearsal room, prop sourcing, scenery installation and show running. Working alongside our teams, you'll learn the skills you will need to be an active member of a theatre backstage team.

Skills and Experience Required

This placement has been made possible due to the generosity ofGreyfriars .

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.