We’ve got an exciting job opportunity available! We’re looking for someone to work as Assistant Stage Manager, helping out with the technical side of a professional theatre production at Ventnor Fringe. You’ll be working with renowned production company Darkfield, who create cutting edge immersive experiences inside shipping containers!
Darkfield transform shipping containers into realistic sets, and use binaural 360 degree sound (3D audio), complete darkness and a variety of sensory effects, to put each audience member at the centre of an intense story. It’s like a mix between a theatre show, being inside a video game, and being on a ride.
Their new show, ARCADE, is inspired by the nostalgic 8-bit aesthetic of 1980’s video games, and explores themes of free will and the evolving relationship between players and avatars. You can see an example of one of Darkfield’s other shows here.
This is a great opportunity to work as part of the technical team running the show, develop skills using show control technology, gain valuable real world experience working as part of the backstage team on an immersive theatre show. There’s no actors in this show, it all takes place through headphones and other sensory effects, your job responsibilities will include:
- Participate in the get in and get out: loading/unloading the van, running in cables, helping check all the arcade machines work.
- Shadow the technical manager working on the show, understand safety considerations during the performance, and learn the show running:
- Run the rig check at the start of the day. Ensure all headphones, lights and arcade machines are working. Flag any issues or concerns with the technical manager.
- Learn the power up and power down process – under supervision of the Technical Manager.
- Participate in show reporting documentation
Practical info: This is a paid role, with a day rate of £100. The get in days, (17th – 21st July) are mandatory as this is when you will receive training for running the show. The show days are Friday 21st July – Sunday 30th July (excluding Monday 24th), please let us know your availability during this time. To apply, please tell us why you would like to take part, as well as if you have any kind of relevant experience.
Opportunity Date & Time:
- Get In: 17th July – 21st July
- Show Days: 21st July – 30th July (excluding Monday 24th)
