Stage Manager - Entertainment

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury beachside resort in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a Stage Manager to join its Entertainment Administration team. The role requires at least four years of management experience in large-scale theatrical productions, along with a strong understanding of automation, rigging, lighting, and audio systems. Candidates must be able to discipline and motivate performers, while ensuring a safe work environment. The position offers an attractive salary in Dirhams (AED), comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Excellent leave policy

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Incentive programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years' management experience as a Stage Manager for large-scale productions.
• Experience working with cast members and automated systems.
• Knowledge of safety practices for performers and crew.

Responsibilities

• Manage rehearsal schedules and ensure safe delivery of performances.
• Coordinate with the Company Manager and oversee performers.
• Implement safety plans and procedures for the stage.

Skills

Management experience

Understanding of automation and rigging

Ability to read music

Discipline and motivation of performers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Lighting equipment

Audio equipment

Rigging tools

Job description

Job Description

About Wynn Al Marjan Island: On schedule to open in the United Arab Emirates in Spring 2027, Wynn Al Marjan Island has been created as an opulent and entertaining beachside destination for discerning guests to play and relax. Located less than 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport, this integrated resort offering 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants and lounges, a theatre, nightclub, and five-star spa is currently under construction on a picturesque island that gracefully curves into the Arabian Gulf.

About The Position

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking a Stage Managerto join the resort’s Entertainment Administration team.

Responsibilities

• Schedule call times for rehearsals, technical rehearsals, performances, PR appearances, one-offeventsand other production needs, liaising with other departments asrequired.
• Run rehearsals asrequired, which may include calling of cues and the ability to execute inshow likeconditions.
• Musthave an understanding ofall lifts, winches, scenicelementsand ilus.
• Oversee performances and rehearsals, open andclosethe house, and ensure the smooth and safe delivery of each show.
• Call the show in rotation with other members of Stage Management.Thisrequiresanunderstandingofall technicaland performance elements to succeed inmaintainingcontrol of the show.
• Run a deck track during each performance when not calling the show.
• In liaison with the Company Managerassistwith preparingcommunicatingand distributingthe daily schedule as needed.
• In liaison with the Company Manager and theresidentDirector assistwith managing the performers on the various levels of thetheatreand with loading and unloading from the various apparatus and communicate to automation and stage management on their status.
• Manage all performers in liaisonwith the company managerin terms of safety, time management,efficiencyand communication.
• Work with the Stage Management team to rehearse,maintainand implement safety plans and procedures for the stage.
• Assistwith finding a solution and oversee the implementation of the planin the event of a show-stopduring a performance or rehearsal and communicate the problem to theappropriate parties.
• Make sure the performer understands all aspects of the show as it pertains to stage management.
• Create andmaintaine anup-to-datetraining scriptfor the Stage Management department.
• Notify theCompany Management of any performer disciplinary issues that need to be addressed.
• Work with the Company Manager,Resident Directorand Wynn PR and Marketing teams on all PR and Marketing initiativesandspecial eventswhenrequired.
• Assistwith enforcing all company policies and procedures as they relate to the show.
• support the performers by assistingand guiding their interaction with all Stage Management needs.
• Createan atmosphere that promotes teamwork andassistsin creating a positive atmosphere.

About You

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalentwork-related experience.Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum offour(4) years’managementexperience working as aStage Manager for a large-scale theatrical or production show with automated systems or similar position.
• Must have experience workingwith a variety of cast members.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of automation and rigging which apply to cueing and creating a safe work environment for performers and crew.Mustalsohave knowledge of lighting,audioand carpentry.
• Prior experience working with illnesses a plus.
• Must have the ability to read music.
• Must be able todiscipline performers and perform under pressure.
• Must have the ability to direct and motivate the performers.

About Wynn Al Marjan Island’s Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits . The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicant s seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.