Be Aware Productions are looking for a Stage Manager and a Production Manager to join them on a journey in 2019.

Y Brain / Kargalar is a play in Welsh and Turkish that will tour Wales in February/March 2019 followed by performances in London and more touring during June 2019.

There will be two versions of the show, one for studio theatres which are technically equipped, one for community venues where the show will be self-contained. There are two actors in the cast.

The production is supported by Arts Council Wales and Chapter in collaboration with Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru.

Stage Manager

Dates: 14th Jan - 24th of Feb (6 weeks)

11th - 24th of March (2 weeks)

3rd - 23rd of June (3 weeks)

Fee: £471 per week

Other expenses: All accommodation and travel will be provided on tour, and per diems paid daily while staying away from base.

Duties:

• Run the rehearsal room
• Be on book during rehearsal
• Creating rehearsal and touring schedules for the team.
• Creation of rehearsal and performance reports daily
• Operate 2 consoles during performances (a combination of either LX, Sound, Projection or Surtitles)
• Driving company vehicle either car or van on tour
• Assist during get in and out of performances
• Create an implement risk assessments in conjunction with the Production Manager.

Essential Attributes:

• Ability to follow a script in Welsh and Turkish (not necessarily fluent speaker)

• Previous experience of venue based and rural touring in Wales
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience using google drive to share information in a team
• Ability to drive a long wheel base van
• Basic knowledge of qlab for sound and projection
• General knowledge of setting up and maintaining technical equipment including LX, Sound and Projection

Desirable:

• Fluent in Welsh or Turkish
• Specialist skills in either LX, Sound or Projection

Production Manager

Dates: Equivalent of 2 weeks between the 1st of Jan and 3rd of Feb

4th - 24th of Feb (3 Weeks)

11th - 24th of March (2 weeks)

3rd - 23rd of June (3 weeks)

Fee: £5000 total

Other expenses: All accommodation and travel will be provided on tour, and per diems paid daily while staying away from base.

Duties:

• Liaise with designer about the production of the set and props
• Liaise with LX designer re kit and requirements
• Liaise with Sound designer re kit and requirements
• Liaise with touring venues re technical requirements
• Operate 2 consoles during performances (a combination of either LX, Sound, Projection or Surtitles)
• Driving company vehicle either car or van on tour
• Lead on get in and out of performances
• Create an implement risk assessments in conjunction with the Stage Manager.

Essential Attributes:

• In-depth knowledge of projection set up for touring performance

• Ability to follow a script in Welsh and Turkish (not necessarily fluent speaker)

• Previous experience of venue based and rural touring in Wales
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience using google drive to share information in a team
• Ability to drive a long wheel base van
• Knowledge of setting up and maintaining technical equipment including LX, Sound and Projection

Desirable:

• Fluent in Welsh or Turkish

Interviews for these positions will be held on the 29th of November in Cardiff. Please send a short message explaining why you are right for the role along with a CV to glesni@beawareproductions.com before 09:00 on the 26th of November.