Stage managers organise and control the running of stage productions, from organising rehearsals right through to live performances. They make sure that all technical aspects work and that everything is in the right place at the right time.
Depending on the size of the theatre and production you might have a deputy stage manager and one or more assistant stage managers.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary depending on:
There are guidelines on the websites of Equity and UK Theatre on recommended rates of pay. ITC (Independent Theatre Company) and Equity recommend a minimum weekly salary of £494.00 for 2022/23.
There are different rates for rehearsals and performances and they can differ depending on how many performances are in the show run. For example, recent vacancies in the UK have advertised salaries at £468 per week with others at £550 and £800 per week including overtime.
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You need to be:
You should be:
Take a look at The Stage online magazine for information on jobs and auditions. You can even download a Jobs and Auditions app for your iPhone.
The Creative and Cultural Skills website has a careers section called Creative Choices which covers careers information, jobs and opportunities in the theatre and music business.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT)
Tel: 020 7242 9200
E-mail:
office@abtt.org.uk
Website:
http://www.abtt.org.uk/
Twitter:
@theabtt
Creative and Cultural Skills
Tel: 020 7015 1800
Website:
http://www.ccskills.org.uk/
Twitter:
@CCskills
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ccskills
Creative and Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for advertising, crafts, cultural heritage, design, music, performing, literary and visual arts.
Equity
Tel: 020 7379 6000
E-mail:
info@equity.org.uk
Website:
http://www.equity.org.uk/
Twitter:
@EquityUK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EquityUK
Membership of Equity is open not just those in the acting profession but to anyone working professionally in the field of entertainment.
Stage Management Association (SMA)
Tel: 020 7403 7999
E-mail:
admin@stagemanagementassociation.co.uk
Website:
http://www.stagemanagementassociation.co.uk/
Twitter:
@SMAssoc
UK Theatre
Tel: 020 7557 6700
E-mail:
enquiries@soltukt.co.uk
Website:
http://www.uktheatre.org