Deputy Stage Manager, The Lion King London
Are you interested in working on one of Disney’s most iconic musicals?
Disney is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join as Deputy Stage Manager. Working with the Company Manager, Technical departments, General Management Teams, and local venue staff to ensure the smooth running of all rehearsals and performances.
Job Title: Deputy Stage Manager
Department: Stage Management
Position Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: West End, London
Reports to: Stage Manager, Company, General and Production Management
* Liaise between the Company Manager, Technical departments, Resident Creative Team, Production and General Management Teams, and venue staff to ensure the smooth running of all rehearsals and performances.
* Responsible for the smooth running of rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances, ensuring the creative team and company are suitably supported. This includes recast rehearsals and ongoing cover rehearsals.
* Produce and distribute concise rehearsal notes.
* Ensure awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and make necessary adjustments.
* Perform daily setup, stage pre-sets, and provide clear communication with the Stage Manager and the crew.
* Responsible for calling each performance, ensuring these take place safely.
* Produce accurate rehearsal schedules and show reports and circulate accordingly.
* Take an active role in teaching new members of staff and deps, and work closely with theatre staff at the venue to ensure the smooth running of the production.
* Create and maintain accurate production paperwork, keeping the prompt book up-to-date and concise.
* Ensure an efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show.
* Work in accordance with the Health and Safety Policy, liaising closely with Disney’s Health and Safety Manager to ensure the Health and Safety Policy is followed.
* Extensive experience of being ‘on the book’ on large-scale musical production working with an international cast is highly desirable.
* Strong score reading ability required.
* Clear, confident communication and decision making essential.
* Handle any problems that occur during performances with an ability to remain focused and calm when under pressure.
* Excellent relationship and interpersonal skills with the cast, creative and production team, essential.
* Transparent and open approach, able to work well under pressure, enjoy leading from the front, and by example.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and use of own initiative.
* A full awareness of the need for integrity and confidentiality.
* Organised with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Ability to solve problems quickly, calmly, and efficiently.
* A strong team player.
* Ability to follow instructions and department rules.
* A motivated individual driven to learn new skills and understand what is required to maintain a consistent high production standard.
* Discretion and ability to work closely with others.
* Well organised across all work.
* 48 hours per week.
* Weekend and evening work integral (Tuesday to Sunday show schedule).
* This role will require the candidate to understand and follow the health and safety rules & regulations in place at the production.
Closing date for applications: Friday 10th January 2024.
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