Job Description

Sound No 4

Reports to Head of Sound

Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Olivier Award-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd. Opened in 2018 the show plays at the Aldwych Theatre in London’s West End.

Purpose of Job The Sound No 4 supports the sound department to ensure the smooth running of the show at each performance. It is intended as an entry role into the industry for the candidate to gain experience in West End sound engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities Include

• To assist with sound equipment cleaning and daily sound checks to ensure equipment is in working order for each performance. • To ensure that radio mics are in working order for each performance and to fit and change mic packs as required. • To perform the Sound No 4 track for each performance. • Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with other departments, particularly the Performing Company, Wardrobe, Wigs and Music departments, to ensure the smooth running of the show. • To assist keeping Sound reference/cue sheets up to date. • Attend rehearsal, technical, dress and understudy rehearsals as required. • Deal with emergency repairs and fixes to sound equipment and programmes. • Recognise where maintenance work needs to be carried out/replacements are required for non-consumable and rented equipment to to bring this to the attention of the Head of Sound so this may be scheduled to ensure no show delays. • Ensure that work materials and sound equipment is kept in a tidy and secured manner. • Ensure that security, safety and good housekeeping procedures for the department are properly carried out. • Comply with the Manager’s Health and Safety and other policies at all times.

Person Specification The post-holder must have the following:

• An active interest in sound for theatre as a career path. • A keen and friendly individual with good communication skills. • No experience in West End or major theatre tours.

Desirable

• Experience in amateur or local theatre. • Further/vocational education in sound.

We are particularly keen to hear from those candidates who feel they have faced a barrier to gaining access to the arts.

Smoking Policy Please note that the usual place of work, Aldwych Theatre, is a no-smoking building.

Alcohol Policy All staff are expected to remain alcohol free during working hours and take personal responsibility for presenting themselves in a fit state for work i.e. alcohol free.

Outline of Terms and Conditions

TITLE OF POST: Sound No 4

START DATE: 17th July 2021.

CONTRACT TYPE: 6-month fixed term contract.

SHOW SCHEDULE: 8 performances Wednesday - Monday performances (Tuesday rest day). Sunday performances included as standard as per SOLT/BECTU Variation agreement. Ad hoc rehearsal and press/marketing calls.

PAY: £560 per week.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 3 months

NOTICE PERIOD: Without notice during probationary period, not less than two weeks' notice once probation is completed.

Application Procedure

To apply, please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role, together with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to [email protected] by midnight 4th July 2021 (quoting Sound No 4 in the subject line).

Interviews will take place w/c 5th July 2021.

We are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion across all departments, and recognise that relevant skills and experience for some roles may come from a non-theatre work setting or home context. Flexible working practices will be considered.