Roles
Assistant Stage Manager
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
The Cambridge Greek Play 2026. Introductory meeting.
The Cambridge Greek Play 2026 – Greek Play
19:30, Wed 14th – Sat 17th October 2026 at Cambridge Arts TheatreMichaelmas Week 1
The Greek Play is Coming! Join us for the Welcome Event, 20th Oct 18.00 in the Cast Museum in the Classics Faculty' Come and join the Director of the new Cambridge Greek Play, as she tells you about the plays chosen, the international creative team, and the concept developing. This is your opportunity to get involved. We are looking for Assistant Producer(s) , Assistant Director(s) , a DSM and ASMs (Deputy Stage Manager , Assistant Stage Manager ) from within the university community to join our professional team. Given the musical and choral language of this project and the director 's grounding in opera, we are also looking for an Assistant Musical Director and Repetiteur(s). It is also your opportunity to get to know the project, and ask any questions. If you would like to perform, casting auditions will be happening in the last week of term, c.24-27th Nov. No knowledge of Ancient Greek is required! Further dates and details will be announced at this event .
Contact greekplay2025@gmail.com before 26th Oct 2025 01:00 for more details.