Role: Assistant Stage Manager

Roles

Assistant Stage Managers are appointed by the Stage Manager to assist with specific jobs for the run of a show. Such jobs might be running all scene changes and co-ordinating all stage crew from one of the two wings, meaning that the Stage Manager does not have to split their time between both sides of the stage; being responsible for props on one or both sides of the stage; or controlling one specific piece of complex scenery or special effect, so that the Stage Manager is not overly focussed on one effect and can ensure that there are no unexpected problems elsewhere.

Assistant Stage Managers are distinct from Stage Crew in that they are generally expected to be present for all performances, so that any such delegation of jobs from the Stage Manager can happen safely and without additional risk to the cast or other crew members. However, some longer-running shows offer ASM roles on a rota basis or request additional help on just a few nights.

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Assistant Stage Manager Vacancies

ETAJ is looking for ASM's and Followspots

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – CUADC

19:45, Wed 19th – Sat 22nd March 2025 at ADC Theatre
14:30, Sat 22nd March 2025 at ADC Theatre
19:45, Mon 24th – Sat 29th March 2025 at ADC Theatre
14:30, Thu 27th March 2025 at ADC Theatre
14:30, Sat 29th March 2025 at ADC Theatre
Lent Week 8 to Week 9

Everybody's Talking About Jamie is looking for ASM 's, followspots and automation operators.

Contact sm2719@cam.ac.uk and ec837@cam.ac.uk before 29th Mar 2025 23:59 for more details.

Technical Crew for upcoming Complete Works of Jane Austen show at the ADC Theatre

The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Abridged) – Epilogue Productions

19:45, Thu 17th – Sat 19th July 2025 at ADC Theatre
Summer Vacation

We are looking for the following roles: Technical Director to oversee all the technical aspects of the production and be in charge of the get-in and get-out Chief Electrician to ensure all lanterns are set up on stage during the get-in, according to the Lighting Designer ’s plans Stage Manager Someone with experience to co-ordinate backstage. DSM to attend the last few rehearsals and give cues on the SM desk during the show. ASM in charge of organizing, checking and arranging the props during the run. Lighting Designer ideally someone with experience of the ADC lighting board that we can work with to create several different scenes and effects using lighting. Lighting Operator this could be the same person as the lighting designer or could be someone else with experience, or someone who is looking to get more experience. Sound Effects Designer ideally someone with experience who can put together the music and sound effects that we will need throughout the show. Sound Operator this could be the same person as the sound designer , or someone with experience, or someone wanting to get more experience. There are going to be bursts of music for very short scene changes, sound effects during scenes and background music in some parts of the show. Projections/Video Designer someone who is confident with design to produce a variety of backdrops to project for the show onto the white cyclorama, from country houses and living rooms, to dragons (just go with it) and potentially some comedy ‘mock-Regency' style still adverts to display during the interval, the type you used to get at the cinema (and still do at the Picturehouse!). Projection Operator (possibly done as part of lighting operation?) This may be a separate job or one done as part of operating the lighting. Counterweights crew to bring house tabs up and down, and there might be a few items that fly in and out during the show eg chandelier. Get-in and Get-out crew both those with experience and those who want to get more experience to help move the furniture into place and out again, rig lights, house tabs and cyclorama, flats, and help decorate the theatre. You wouldn’t need to be available during the week for this.

Contact Patrick Nielsen patrick@adctheatre.com before 20th Apr 2025 00:00 for more details.