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Touring Stage Manager + Facilitator Call out 

Application Deadline: Friday 28th March @ 6pm

Scratchworks Theatre Company are seeking a Stage Manager based in S.E London/North West Kent with experience of teching small-scale touring productions with minimal tech . The ideal candidate will also have some Workshop Facilitation experience to support the workshop sessions taking place on tour.

This will be for the Summer tour of our new family show, The Mushroom Show.
This show will involve basic tech using bluetooth sound equipment that links with a mobile device app and radio mics. There is the possibility of portable basic lighting as well (to be confirmed in rehearsals) but the tech operator will be taught how to use all tech systems during rehearsals. 

The Mushroom Show is a solo production, designed for indoor & outdoor venues, exploring the brilliant world of fungi. This show invites the audience to discover how fungi grow, connect and help the natural world. Packed full of audience interaction, playful music and lots of laughs for all the family, the show is followed by an interactive workshop inviting the whole audience to stay & work together as a team in activities and be inspired by the way fungi build strong and generous communities.

Break down of the role: 

  • Leading on the get in for all the set and tech equipment for The Mushroom Show for all tour dates

  • Setting up of sound system and operating sound for The Mushroom Show

  • Setting up of possible basic lighting equipment for The Mushroom Show 

  • Working together with the performer to construct the set & supporting with prop pre-setting for each show

  • Indoor theatre venues will provide a basic lighting state, but this will be fully supported by the venue

  • Managing ‘on the day’ venue liaison with information supplied by the Production Manager

  • Supporting the facilitation of workshops and interactive elements of the show (led by the performer) 

  • Attending one week of rehearsals in Exeter, where you will learn the role, and tech dress runs of the show prior to going on tour

  • Having availability for all tour dates & provisional dates

Rehearsal: 
Location: Exeter
Dates: 19th - 23rd May 

Rehearsals are taking place in Exeter and you will be required to attend one week of rehearsals to learn the role before going on tour (travel & accommodation provided). 

Tour dates: 
Saturday 24th May 2025 - Brighton Open Air Theatre
Wednesday 28th May 2025 - Headgate Theatre, Colchester 
Thursday 29th May 2025 - The Spring, Havant 
Friday 30th May 2025 - The Albany, London
Saturday 21st June 2025 - TBC
Monday 30th June 2025 - Godinton House, Ashford
Thursday 24th July 2025 - Thursday 31st July - TBC
Wednesday 6th August 2025 - Crawley Library 
Thursday 7th - Friday 8th August 2025 - TBC
Saturday 9th August 2025 - Thorington Theatre 
Sunday 10th August 2025 - TBC
Monday 18th - Tuesday 19th August 2025 - TBC
Saturday 20th September 2025 - TBC

The summer tour is still in programming with TBC dates to be confirmed soon. Additional dates may also be added, subject to an availability check. The potential touring period is late May - September 2025. 

Essential criteria:

  • Experience operating tech for small scale theatre 

  • An enthusiastic team-player with touring experience

  • A reliable, hard-working and friendly tour companion, who can also be a good representative of the company when interacting with venue staff, volunteers & audience members 

  • An understanding of technical setup for bluetooth speakers, radio mics + sound cueing systems, basic lights (although training will be provided)

  • A good problem-solver, who is adaptable to changing conditions of outdoor theatre

  • Previous experience of facilitating workshops 

  • Based in S.E London or North West Kent (approx 10 mile radius to Bexley)

  • Enhanced DBS certificate (ideally on the update service)

Desirable:

  • Full, clean driver’s license + a vehicle

  • Experience with outdoor touring

  • Experience working with children (age 5+) in touring theatre/workshop contexts 

Fees
Rehearsal Week: £673.54 (ITC minimum £601 + 12.07% holiday pay)
Tour dates: £150 per day (ITC minimum £133 + 12.07% holiday pay) 

7 confirmed tour dates total £1,050, plus approx 6 additional dates TBC

DETAILS 

Application deadline: Friday 28th March @ 6pm (Applicants will be informed by Friday 4th April) 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a zoom interview during the week commencing 7th April (date of your interview will be confirmed via email once availability checked)

We value diversity in our team, so we strongly encourage female, LGBTQ+ and global majority applicants to apply, all of whom will be invited to interview, if they meet the minimum criteria.

HOW TO APPLY 
Email subject heading: The Mushroom Show Stage Manager + Facilitator Role 
scratchworkstheatre@gmail.com

Attachments: 

  • CV

  • Video cover letter (2-3 minutes) OR a written cover letter

Please send your CV and a 2-3 minute video introducing yourself to the team. Your video should include why you are interested in the role, why you are suitable and what would you bring to the project. This can be shot on a phone, you can read from notes or you can just make it up as you go. 

From past experience, we feel that video cover letters have a personal touch and are a great way for us to get to know you & your style of working. However, if you are unable to send us a video, then a max 500 word cover letter will also be accepted. 

Usually videos hosted as ‘unlisted’ Youtube or Vimeo are ideal. If you send via wetransfer before the deadline, please be aware that your link may expire & we may ask you to resend. 

Please complete our Equal Opportunities form here when applying for the role.

ACCESS NEEDS 
Please let us know in your email if you have any further access needs for the project and/or the application process. We are an inclusive company, and we will try our best to work to ensure your access needs are met.