Thomas Maries

I am a dynamic, creative, and practical stage manager and technician seeking opportunities nationwide. 

Passionate about exploring diverse forms of theatre and performance, I thrive off the excitement from collaborating with teams to bring productions to life. With experience spanning theatre, music, dance, and events, I’m driven by a love of creating seamless and memorable experiences. 

Open to new adventures and opportunities, I am eager to be at the heart of innovative projects, supporting and facilitating every step from pre-production to the magic of the shows run.

I have gained vast knowledge, and developed many skills varying across all backstage roles:

Stage Management: 

- Experienced in managing cast and the company, running rehearsals, scheduling, work with budgets, and fulfilling all SM team roles (SM, DSM, ASM) from first day through the shows runs to the out. 

Show Preparation and Delivery: 

- Proficient in creating prompt books, show calling, score reading/cuing to music, and running tech/dress rehearsals.

Props and Construction: 

- Skilled in sourcing, making, tracking, and constructing props/set using various tools and materials.

Lighting & Rigging: 

- ETC desk programming, rigging steel decks, trusses, lighting fixtures, and sound systems.

Audio-Visual: 

- Experienced in QLab for sound, video, and AV mapping; setting up and operating projectors.

Working at Height: 

- Trained with Zarges, Genie, and Talescopes.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

- Knowledgeable in manual handling, risk management, COSHH, fire safety, health and safety protocols, basic first aid.

Additional Skills:

- Strong organization, leadership, and communication abilities.

- Proficient in stage management paperwork and Microsoft Office applications.

- Full clean UK driving license.

- Hold an Enhanced DBS check.

I bring a proactive, open-minded, professional, and reliable approach to stage management.

My expertise includes working with children, food props, weapons, slosh, pyrotechnics, smoking, and flying systems in movement and design-led productions. I excel in creating paperwork, prompt copies, calling shows from scores and blocking notation, managing rehearsal rooms, and producing detailed reports to ensure smooth communication and efficiency. 

Adaptable and eager to grow, I continuously refine my methods to meet production needs and am keen to develop skills in automation, large-scale productions, and complex set designs. I thrive in collaborative environments, learning from diverse teams to enhance my practice.