Follow Spot Operator - Mean Girls

Follow Spot Operator

Sonia Friedman Productions is seeking applications for full-time, experienced Follow Spot Operator to work on the London production of MEAN GIRLS.

Book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, lyrics by Nell Benjamin and Directed and Choreographed by Casey Nicholaw - this musical will arrive in the West End in June 2024.

The Follow Spot Operator will work closely with the Head of LX & Video, Stage Manager, and creative team in establishing and executing the stage needs of the production both in rehearsal and performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• To act as Follow Spot Operator for the production, performing cues consistently across the run as directed by the lighting designer.
• Writing up a comprehensive cue sheet to ensure the show can be covered in the event of absence
• Ensuring all staff and areas for which you are responsible adhere to health and safety regulations.

Essential experience includes:

• Previous Follow Spot experience on a large-scale West End production.
• Experience and an understanding of stage & show running etiquette.
• Experience of operating a remote Follow Spot system
• An understanding and practical knowledge of the principles and safe working practices of theatre lighting and electrical systems

We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.

• Start Date: WC 20th May 2024, or thereabouts
• Please Note: All applicants must be able to commit to the full contract and must have the right to work in the UK.
• Job Location: West End London
• Contract Type: Fixed term until Sunday 8th June 2025, or for the run of the Production, whichever shall be the shorter, subject to two weeks’ notice by the Producer as per the SOLT/BECTU Agreement.
• Salary: Weekly rate as per SOLT/BECTU Agreement.
• Weekly Hours: 6 day working weeks; 8 shows per week plus maintenance and understudy calls.
• Application Deadline: Monday 25th March 2024, midday
• 1st round interviews: WC 25th March 2024

Closing Date

25-03-2024 at 12:00