We are looking for a Stage Manager to join the team on 'Bitcoin Boi' a new play with music, written by Catherine Dyson, directed my Hannah McPake, with composition by Dyfan Jones. 'Bitcoin Boi' is a co-production with The Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre and has been funded by the Arts Council of Wales. Following two successful R&D phases, we are excited to complete creation of the show and open the full production at both The Riverfront and Met Abertillery this summer.
About the show
‘Bitcoin Boi’ is the story of a young girl on a quest for a mythical lost fortune that promises to save herself and her mother from the life they’re stuck in.
Part modern fairy-tale, part sales pitch for a new crypto utopia, this new play with music explores themes of loss, hope, and the dreams that we are sold.
The original inspiration for this show came from a local news story about a Newport man who accidentally lost a bitcoin fortune, which is still buried deep in the city’s landfill site.
A story that begins in Newport, then crosses borders and worlds, from pirate ships to pioneers, gaming to the Gold Rush, dump trucks to the dark web - an epic quest & story for our times.
What are we looking for?
What do we really value?
And does everything sound better in Pirate?
Key dates and fees
Fee: £518.05 PW and £150 Per day for each additional day
Riverfront Newport Dates:
Rehearsals W/C 3rd July, W/C 10th July, W/C 17th July
Production W/C 24th July 2023
Abertillery Met Dates: 1st and 2nd August 2023
Returns: 3rd August
The Role
We are looking for a Stage Manager with a strong technical background to join our production of ‘Bitcoin Boi’ at The Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre to oversee the production, working with the creative team and the venues Creative Development Manager to oversee and bring together all departments to ensure the highest quality production possible. The right candidate will have good knowledge of QLab and be able to assist as required with the sound and lighting fit up both at The Riverfront Theatre and The Met in Abertillery.
Ultimately, you will work with actors and the full creative team to ensure each show is produced in the highest quality possible.
Responsibilities
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Liaise with all theatre departments and collate information including but not limited to rehearsal reports, show reports, risk assessments (with the production manager) spend trackers.
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Collaborate with the Creative Development Manager regarding budgets.
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Generate a fit-up schedule for both venues with the Creative Development Manager & Supervise the set, lighting, and sound installation.
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Generate a tech spec with the team that can be forwarded on to the second venue.
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Liaise with the secondary venue over tech plans.
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Create a prompt script compiled with notes on Actors’ cues and requirements for props, lighting, and sound.
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Call the show as required (The role may call for QLab operation)
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Monitor company working hours to ensure appropriate rest periods are being observed.
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Necessary collections and returns.
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Undertaking of tasks that would fall into the remit of a Stage Manager
Requirements and skills
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Proven work experience as a Stage Manager
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Full clean driving license
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Working knowledge of QLab
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Ability to work under pressure.
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A keen eye and pride in detail.
Applications can be sent to jamie.anderson@newportlive.co.uk and will be passed on to the creative team’
