Jaimie Wakefield
Stage Management
with theatre, opera, film and events experience
Photo credit: Anita Gander  

About me

I have recently graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, having specialised in Stage Management on their BA (Hons) Technical Theatre & Stage Management course.

Throughout my training, I have taken on a variety of Stage Management roles, working with professional directors and designers.

​Although SM is my main focus, I am experienced in:
  • Props sourcing
  • Operating (lighting and sound)
  • Dressing

Outside of theatre I am also interested in photography, music and travelling.

For more information my CV and past work can be found below.
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My CV

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My past work

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​2021
SM   at Drama Studio London (DSL)
October 2021 onwards

Alongside my role as SM, I am also:
  • The Covid Monitor
  • The Health & Safety Coordinator
  • A First Aider
SM   'Small Change'
August - October 2021
​Director: George Richmond-Scott
​Company: Both Barrels Theatre
Venue: Omnibus Theatre, Clapham
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Photo credit: Rachel Wise
SM  'US Showcase'
August 2021
Director: Nona Shepphard
​Company: RADA - work as a Graduate
SM   'Monster'
Director: Dadiow Lin
​Company: RADA
Venue: Gielgud Theatre, RADA
DSM   'The Seagull'
Director: Joan Oliver
​Company: RADA
Venue: GBS Theatre, RADA
ASM   'Against'
Director: Psyche Stott
​Company: RADA
Venue: Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre, RADA
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Photo credit: Alex Forey

​2020

Stage Manager   'King Lear'
Director: Rachel Valentine Smith
​Company: RADA
Venue: Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre, RADA
ASM   'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
Director: Funlola Olufunwa
​Company: RADA
Venue: Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre, RADA
Stage Manager   'Rachel'   (Zoom production)
Director: Adjoa Andoh
​Company: Swinging the Lens
Venue: This was a virtual production that took place on Zoom due to Covid-19.
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  • Virtually supported a Company of 10 professional actors through Zoom based rehearsals, technical rehearsals and performance.
  • Collated sound effects, recordings and music 
  • Operate qLab
  • Operated Cast's cameras and microphones
Stage Manager   'Motherf**ker with the Hat'   (Zoom production)
Director: Adjoa Andoh
​Company: RADA​
Venue: This was a virtual production that took place on Zoom due to Covid-19.

  • I was the only member of technical staff working on this production. Despite this I made the qLab files, operated the Cast's cameras, coordinated props purchasing, distribution of scripts and did the budget reconciliation.
Interim Arts Centre Manager​ and Theatre Technician   Various productions
Company: Ellesmere College
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  • Coached GCSE Drama students and worked with A-Level Drama & Theatre and GCSE Drama students to support the realisation of their designs in lighting, sound and set
  • Shared Stage Management practices and supported the updating of paperwork used on productions
  • Worked with the Director of Drama and Director of Music to ensure all technical requirements were met on schedule
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Photo credit: Ellesmere College
First Assistant Director   'The Way Back'
Director: Nick Cohen
Company: RADA Film Department
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  • Spent 4 weeks in pre-production alongside the Art Director and other technical support departments to ensure we were prepared for the demanding shoot
  • Ran an on location film set which involved multiple vehicles, locations, a lowrider and night shoots
  • Responsible for on-set safety and first aid
  • Formulated and implemented a daily movement order for all cast and crew along with schedules and calls
  • Managed and reconciled department budgets
  • Chaired all production meetings and distributed notes
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Photo credit: Sophia Dreyer
Script Supervisor   'Grapes'
Director: Damien Swaby
Company: RADA Film Department
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  • Carried out script supervision duties, including continuity and shoot data recording
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Photo credit: Sophia Dreyer

2019

SM on the Book & Production Manager   'Macbeth: Little Water Clear Us'
Director: Vivian Munn
Company: New York University
​Venue: Gielgud Studio, RADA
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  • Ensured the rehearsal space could safely be used as a performance space that hosted an audience of 40 people
  • Sourced props on a limited budget including duvets, pillows and pomegranates 
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Photo credit: Jinwen Chen
DSM   'Close Quarters'
​Director: Zoé Ford Burnett
Company: RADA
​Venue: Gielgud Theatre, RADA

  • Supported the Director and Creative Team throughout the production process
  • Responsible for the rehearsal room during a 4 week rehearsal period, including rehearsal calls and reports
  • Ensured safety protocol was followed whilst using realistic imitation firearms (RIFs) in rehearsals
  • Created a comprehensive prompt copy
  • Called a dozen performances
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Photo credit: Anita Gander
Production Manager   'Keffiyeh/Made in China'
Director: Zoe Lafferty
Company: RADA
​Venue: Gielgud Theatre, RADA
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  • Communicated with the Creative Team, technical departments and stage management to form a production schedule which ensured the production was delivered on time
  • Managed and reconciled the production budget
  • Ensured all Health and Safety legislation and CDM regulations were adhered to throughout
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Photo credit: Linda Carter
ASM Props   'La Cenerentola'
Director: Stuart Barker
Company: British Youth Opera
​Venue: Peacock Theatre, Holborn

  • Adapted to the demands of working on Opera
  • Sourced Props and wrote a rehearsal track during the 6 week rehearsal process
Stage Management and Technician (Freelance)
Various productions​
Venue: Chapel Playhouse Theatre, King's Cross

  • ​Ran short duration and intense Technical Rehearsals
  • Responsible for set-up and get out
  • Ensured Health and Safety protocol was followed at all times
ASM  ​'RADA Festival'
Company: Various
​Venue: Gielgud Theatre, RADA
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  • Worked to quickly establish rapport with dozens of visiting companies
  • Ensured adaptivity in order to support companies as best as possible during short technical rehearsals
Rehearsal DSM & ASM Props   'Ockerby'
For RADA Festival
Director: Jake Steele
​Venue: Gielgud Theatre, RADA
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  • Sourced a Dialysis Machine and Vital Signs Monitor free of charge for the production
Construction Crew   'Into The Woods',   'Love and Money'   &   'Chicken Shop'
Company: RADA
  • ​Worked in carpentry and metal workshops to support the build of 3 sets
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Photo credit: Sophia Dreyer
Follow Spot Operator   'Into The Woods'
Director: James Bonas
Company: RADA
​Venue: Vanbrugh Theatre, RADA
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  • Wrote and carried out a follow spot track
Scenic Art Assistant   'GIG',   'Philosophy Shop'   &   'Woman and Scarecrow'
Company: RADA
  • ​Worked with Scenic Art HoDs to paint the sets for 3 productions
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Photo credit: Sophia Dreyer
Freelance Technician   Party Doctors Events
Venue: Various, London
  • ​Worked as a technician on multiple external events such as birthday parties and school celebrations
Dresser   'GIG'
Director: Richard Wilson OBE
Company: RADA
​Venue: Jerwood Vanbrugh, RADA
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  • Created and carried out a dresser track in support of both male and female actors
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Photo credit: Sophia Dreyer
DSM Shadow   'Macbeth'
Company: RSC
​Venue: Barbican Theatre
ASM   'International Opera Awards 2019'
​Venue: Sadler's Wells Theatre
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  • Worked with the rest of the SM Team to guide high profile guests to the stage
Props Assistant   'Romeo and Juliet​'   &   'Blasted'
Company: RADA
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Photo credit: Seda Sokmen
ASM   'Romeo and Juliet'
Director: Edward Kemp
Company: RADA
​Venue: Jerwood Vanbrugh, RADA
DSM Shadow   'Lion King'
Company: Disney
​Venue: Lyceum Theatre, London

2018

Sound Crew   'Linda',   'Intimate Apparel'   &   'Philistines'
Company: RADA
Sound Operator   'Linda'
Director: Abigail Graham
Company: RADA
​Venue: GBS Theatre, RADA
Lighting Crew   'The Last Days of Judas Iscariot',   'Don Juan Comes Back from the War'   &  'Cathy'
Company: RADA
​Lighting Operator   'The Last Days of Judas Iscariot'
Director: Matthew Xia
Company: RADA
​Venue: Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre, RADA
​ASM   'International Opera Awards 2018'
​Venue: The Coliseum, London
​Shadowing   Technical Departments
Venue: Theatre Severn, Shopshire
Director   'Five Go Parenting'
Company: Ellesmere College
​Venue: The Arts Centre

2017

ASM Shadow   'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'
Company: Warner Bros
​Venue: Palace Theatre, London
Event Organiser   'CRE8'
Company: Ellesmere College
​Venue: The Arts Centre
Touring Stage Manager   'Gosforth's Fete'
Director: Rachel Schubert
Company: Ellesmere College
​Venue: Various, USA