Opportunities

Production: Ebony Scrooge (ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company / Sadler’s Wells East production)
Venue: Sadler’s Wells East, London
Contract: Fixed term – rehearsal and performance period (26 Oct 2026 – 3 Jan 2027) 
Reports to: Company Stage Manager / Producers 

Salary: Above Equity/ITC rates

Deadline to apply: Wednesday 20th May  

Interviews will take place w/c 1st June. 

ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company is seeking an experienced Deputy Stage Manager for our upcoming production of Ebony Scrooge.

The Deputy Stage Manager takes responsibility for creating and maintaining the prompt copy, cueing performances and assisting the Stage Manager as required.  

Key Responsibilities to include but not limited to; 

• • Responsible for calling the technical cues during rehearsals and performances, assist the Company Stage Manager with scheduling and running the technical rehearsals at Sadler’s Wells East. 
  • Assist the Company Stage Manager in scheduling rehearsals and ensuring that the performers know when they are needed. 
  • Ensure the floor of the rehearsal room is marked out to indicate the shape of the stage and all entrances and exits. 
  • Assist the Director during rehearsals, prepare the prompt copy and notate the movements of the performers (the ‘blocking’) as required.  
  • Attend production meetings, rehearsals, calls and performances as required 
  • Support the creation of show reports in conjunction with the Company Manager. 
  • Teach the book to the ASM/book cover.
  • Adhere to the health and safety guidelines of the Company.

   

Person Specification  

Essential 

• Significant experience as a Deputy Stage Manager or senior stage management role in professional theatre 
• Strong experience calling or overseeing complex, music-led or physically demanding shows
• Excellent leadership, communication, and crisis management skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail under pressure

Desirable 

• • Experience in Hip Hop, dance, or physical theatre productions
  • Experience in large commercial or West End scale environments

How to apply

• Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience to recruitment@zooantion.co.uk with “Deputy Stage Manager – Ebony Scrooge” in the subject line. 
• Complete an Equal Opportunities Form here.

Deadline to apply: Wednesday 20th May  

Interviews will take place w/c 1st June 

We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the arts and are committed to providing equitable recruitment processes.