Assistant Stage Manager (Two Roles)

The Octagon is a thriving and award-winning regional producing theatre that makes work for local and national audiences and engages our diverse communities in a wide range of creative, life enhancing opportunities. We are known for being a friendly, welcoming theatre and have a track record of nourishing careers on and off-stage.

We are recruiting two Assistant Stage Managers to join the stage management team for our Christmas production of Cinderella: A Fairytale, directed by Sarah Punshon. Working alongside the Company Stage Manager and Deputy Stage Manager, the successful candidates will play an important role in supporting rehearsals and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the production.
The first Assistant Stage Manager will join the production from the start of rehearsals and, alongside the Company Stage Manager, will take a lead role in sourcing, making and maintaining props. The second Assistant Stage Manager will join in Week 4 of rehearsals and, together with the first ASM, will create and run the two backstage stage management tracks for the production. One of the roles will also include Book Cover duties.

Contract Dates:
ASM 1: 19th October - 9th January
ASM 2: 9th November - 9th January

About You

The ideal candidates will have at least one year’s professional experience working as an Assistant Stage Manager, although we are also keen to hear from recent graduates with a theatre-related qualification.
You should have experience of prop making, prop sourcing and prop maintenance, as well as creating and running a backstage stage management track.

Applicants wishing to be considered for Book Cover responsibilities should have experience of calling a musical to track and be confident score reading. 

We are looking for organised, proactive individuals who can work collaboratively as part of a busy production team to help deliver a high-quality theatre experience.

How to Apply

Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements detailed in the About You section above.

Applications should be sent to chris.whitwood@octagonbolton.co.uk.

If you would like to apply in an alternative format, including video, or if you experience any barriers to accessing the information, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@octagonbolton.co.uk or call 01204 520661.

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