JackieH Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hello everyone,I have just moved back to the UK after 12 years living abroad in Japan and Canada. For the last few years I have been Stage Managing (ASM, DSM, and SM) for Equity and non Equity produtions.I have also been an equity apprentice for stage managing.I do not have Equity status. I am not looking to go back to school for more training! If anyone has any suggestions about where to look for positions, paid prererably, but I might consider an apprectice position to gain more relevant UK experience, it would be most appreciated. I am located in Birmingham. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundo26 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hi; welcome back to the UK! You may be lucky enough to find a job here but I wouldn't hold out too many hopes at the moment!After being in this industry for virtually the whole of my working life, I was made redundant last July from my position as Technical Director for an Events company, I am still trying to find another position and I know many others from the industry who are in a similar position!The employment situation here at the moment is pretty dire although there have been signs that business is picking up in some areas, employers are still not confident enough to make the commitment to take on fully employed staff! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Start buying 'the stage', and apply for absolutely everything you think you might be capable of doing. If you've got a reasonable CV you should get at least some interviews. Then make sure you get the interviews right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 For stage management work, you need to be getting into the Stage Management Association. They provide prospective employers with a regular 'free list' of members available for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieH Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks everyone. Not the answer I was hoping for (dire situation etc. ), but not unexpected... Good luck to everyone in my/our situation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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