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Company Stage Manager Case Study : Helen ReynoldsA case study provided by Helen Reynolds, a Company Stage Manager listed on Stage Jobs Pro. To learn more about Helen Reynolds you can view their full CV here. |  |
| Question 1: What is the most rewarding aspect of working as a Company Stage Manager? |
| Being part of each project and building up good working relationships with your company |
| Question 2: What are the key skills required to be an effective Company Stage Manager? |
| being able to listen, stay calm and a very good sense of humour |
| Question 3: Do you see your role as a natural step on a career ladder, and if so what is the next rung? |
| hopefully my next step would be to move into Admin or producing |
| Question 4: How did you work your way into your current role? |
| I worked my way up from ASM DSM Etc, in many different types of theatre throughout the country |
| Question 5: How much do you think networking helps towards landing a job in the industry? |
| Completely the whole industry is about who you know, and making contacts |
| Question 6: Do you think you will be working in the industry in the next five years, and if so in what capacity? |
| hopefully I will but not sure in what capacity |
| Question 7: Please describe what a typical day working as a Company Stage Manager might contain? |
| looking after the welfare of a company dealing with any problems or issues, petty cash, dealing with designers and directors and time managing my SM team |
| Question 8: Have you done any additional training courses to further your career? |
| Several, it is vital to keep up to date on all areas of then job including Health and Safety, Equity policies etc |
| Question 9: How important is working for free at the beginning of your career? |
| not at all, free work is an insult to 3 years training and belittles the role of a Stage Manager |
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