Deputy Head of Stage

To contribute to the creation, staging and presentation of work of the highest artistic standards by assisting in the effective and efficient running of the Production Department. To deputise for the Head of Stage as and when required

Main Duties

• To assist with the mounting and staging of YTR productions and events, in the Theatre and at other premises used by the Theatre, as required.
• To deputise for the Head of Stage during get-ins, fit-ups, get-outs, strikes, technical rehearsals and performances for YTR and touring shows, as and when required.
• To assist the Head of Stage in the booking of casual stage staff for YTR and Touring Productions, as and when required
• To work get-ins and get-outs for YTR and Touring productions and supervise, motivate and manage casual stage staff to an effective and high standard, when required to do so.
• To play a key role in the running of all productions at YTR and in other places as required – this includes rigging, operating flies, moving scenery and acting as Duty Stage Manager.
• To act as Duty Stage Manager and take responsibility for the Stage, as part of the Theatre’s emergency procedures for performances, concerts or events as required. This includes the giving of toolbox talks, issuing access swipe cards and Health and Safety inductions for YTR and Touring Productions.
• To take the responsibility of locking and unlocking the building when required to do so.
• To devise, order materials, construct and make stage properties or other scenic items within agreed budgets for YTR productions, as directed by the Head of Production/Production Manager, in consultation with the Head of Stage and the Production Designer.
• To ensure the stage, dock, workshop and other set and prop making areas in our buildings are organised, maintained and managed effectively and efficiently.
• To oversee the security, maintenance and good housekeeping of stage stock, materials, tools and equipment – particularly workshop stock, machinery, tools and equipment. To ensure there is effective management in the storage and use of the above and that PPE and H&S requirements are upheld at all times.
• To ensure that Health and Safety legislation and the Theatre’s Policy and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• To carry out and communicate risk assessments for individual productions and/or department activities as required. This is to include the sharing of CDM, risk assessments, riders and any other relevant information to casual stage workers as and when required.
• To carry out and record regular maintenance checks and preventative maintenance work on Stage equipment, including the scenic and flying equipment as required.
• To ensure the good housekeeping of the department, keeping the stage and all other working environments clean and tidy at all times.
• To keep the Head of Stage well informed at all times, and ensure good communication is maintained.

Person Specification

Essential 

Knowledge and experience of mounting and crewing theatre productions

Experience of counterweight flying and rigging

Experience in the use of winches, motors, traps and other stage Machinery

Experience of working with visiting companies

Experience of making theatre in non-traditional theatre spaces

Experience of working get-ins and get-outs

Good practical making skills, particularly carpentry and joinery

A positive attitude to finding solutions to problems

The ability to work accurately under pressure

The ability to think creatively

Enthusiastic/energetic personality

The ability to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

Desirable

Experience of working in technical stage management in a professional, producing theatre

Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation

Computer literacy

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

A genuine interest in theatre

A full, clean driving licence