Owen Lindsay's Posts - National Theatre Wales Community2024-03-28T09:50:15ZOwen Lindsayhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/OwenLindsayhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2986246651?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profiles/blog/feed?user=3giiic9o1mv4z&xn_auth=noProduction Manager: Belarus Free Theatre (UK based)tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2015-01-15:3152760:BlogPost:2142552015-01-15T14:30:00.000ZOwen Lindsayhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/OwenLindsay
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><b>JOB DESCRIPTION: PRODUCTION MANAGER</b></span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Belarus Free Theatre seeks a dedicated Production Manager to lead on all production work in our 2015 season, including UK and international touring.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">The season will run from March – November 2015.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">The Production Manager will work with the Directors and Producers to plan the delivery…</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><b>JOB DESCRIPTION: PRODUCTION MANAGER</b></span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Belarus Free Theatre seeks a dedicated Production Manager to lead on all production work in our 2015 season, including UK and international touring.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">The season will run from March – November 2015.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">The Production Manager will work with the Directors and Producers to plan the delivery of each project and will see each project through from preparation to delivery and reporting.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Please see the schedule below for more detail.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">All plays presented next year have been performed by the company before. Our Stage Manager in Belarus will train a production team of 4 people in preparation for the Festival to supply dedicated production support from people who are familiar with each show.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><b>Schedule</b></span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">January – March, May – July and October 2015: PRE-PRODUCTION MEETINGS AND PREP, London</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">29 March – 19 April 2015: RESIDENCY 1, Falmouth University</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Re-rehearsal of 2x productions that will be presented as part of the Festival</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">19 July – 28 August 2015: RESIDENCY 2, Falmouth University</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Re-rehearsal of 12x productions that will be presented as part of the Festival and UK Tour</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">29 August – 4 October 2013: UK TOUR (<i>Red Forest</i>, <i>merry christmas, Ms Meadows</i> and <i>Price of Money</i>)</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Multiple venues including: Nottingham Playhouse, Contact Theatre, Journeys Festival, West Yorkshire Playhouse and Theatre Royal, Plymouth</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><i>18 – 25 October 2015: MELBOURNE FESTIVAL (TBC)</i></span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">30 October – 18 November 2015: FESTIVAL, various “underground” London venues as well as the Albany and Young Vic theatre</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">1<sup>st</sup> week: 10 performances of 10 plays in underground venues and at the Albany theatre. 2<sup>nd</sup> week: 6 performances of 3 plays at the Young Vic.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><b>Salary:</b> £550 per week for the weeks of engagement plus preparation time.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><b>Working Hours:</b> As scheduled and required.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Evenings and weekend work may be required.</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><b>PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT</b></span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Work closely with the Stage Manager, Assistant Director and production team from Belarus in order to present all projects on time and meeting all requirements of the artistic team.</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Liaise closely with the General Manager/Producer, Campaigns Manager and Festival Producer in order to prepare for all projects efficiently.</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Attend all site visits and ensure each venue is prepared for the allocated production. For the underground festival this will include set up of audience space as well as stage.</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Oversee the get in and strike down of all production elements for each performance.</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Manage all freight of production elements: including set, props, costume and consumables as required to touring venues.</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Deliver production elements by van where necessary to venues or to the storage facility.</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Oversee storage of all production elements at the company’s prop store and ensure proper access throughout the year.</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Work closely with the Directors and Producer to ensure that all requirements are met.</span></h3>
</li>
<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Liaise with venue technicians and staff</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Manage all issues as they arise</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Write up performance reports and send to relevant company members</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Write up production schedules and send to the Producer at least 1 month before the start of the production.</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Managing the staff and production schedule throughout the process</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Write up or update as necessary all technical riders for each production including international technical riders and share with General Manager / Producer before the end of the engagement.</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Write up risk assessments for each venue or run.</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Help with preparations for after show discussions or events</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Provide the Producers with a full debrief of each project</span></h3>
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</ul>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><b>FINANCIAL</b></span></h3>
<ul>
<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Manage the production budget during the project and keep the project within budget</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Ensure that production costs are kept to a minimum, and that wherever possible cost cutting steps are taken.</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Report to the General Manager / Producer or Festival Producer on all purchases and expenses, including all receipts</span></h3>
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</ul>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><b>GENERAL</b></span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Be available to the company as needed throughout the entire engagement period</span></h3>
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</ul>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PERSONAL SPECIFICATION</span></b></span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><b>Essential</b></span></h3>
<ul>
<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">At least 5 years professional theatre production experience, and at least 2 years production management experience</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Advanced Health and Safety training</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Clean driver’s license</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Meticulous attention to detail</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Ability to prioritize and work to strict deadlines</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">A high standard of organisation and efficiency</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">The ability to lead and manage a large team</span></h3>
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</ul>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><b>Desired</b></span></h3>
<ul>
<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Experience of organising events</span></h3>
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<li><h3><span style="color: #000000;">Experience of driving vans</span></h3>
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</ul>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">If you are interested please send your CV and cover letter to Vasanthi at <a href="mailto:info@belarusfreetheatre.com"><span style="color: #000000;">info@belarusfreetheatre.com</span></a> by Wednesday 21 January 2015.</span></h3>
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><strong><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.belarusfreetheatre.com/">http://www.belarusfreetheatre.com/</a></span></strong></span></p>Alexander Technique?tag:community.nationaltheatrewales.org,2014-11-19:3152760:BlogPost:2112872014-11-19T16:44:05.000ZOwen Lindsayhttps://community.nationaltheatrewales.org/profile/OwenLindsay
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