Production Supervisor

Disney Cruise Line; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,700 - 94,800; Full time

Job summary

Disney Cruise Line in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Production Supervisor to organize, coordinate, operate and schedule rehearsals for multiple casts across studio spaces and shipboard operations. Based in Toronto and reporting to the Production Manager, you will liaise with shoreside and shipboard teams to ensure productions run on time and to Disney’s high standards.

The role requires 4+ years in entertainment management, stage management with calling automation cues, travel to ships for 2–3

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience in entertainment stage management or production / theatre related position.
• 4+ years’ experience in an entertainment management/production support role.
• Stage Management experience and proven experience with calling automation cues; including scenic, lifts, performer flying, pyro, follow spots, and audio (show control).
• Due to the nature of work performed aboard Disney Cruise Line vessels operating in U.S. territorial waters, candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain U.S. work authorization.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess and manage competing and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Computer proficiency – Excel, Word, Outlook and Keynote. (nice to have but not necessary)
• Demonstrated scheduling, management and leadership skills.
• Musical Theatre experience considered an asset.
• Experience and understanding of Disney Character & Theatrical operations considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains daily rehearsal, fittings and crossover schedules - partnering with shoreside and shipboard teams.
• Manages all in studio rehearsals and breaks keeping room focused and on schedule.
• Manages Contract Riders for designated cast.
• Conducts meetings, presentations, reviews, briefs with cast leadership teams regarding creative, technical and operational procedures.
• Partners with Resident Director and Creative Team in identifying the cast leadership team.
• Conducts informational meetings with cast regarding shipboard procedures.
• Timely communication of informational updates.
• Manages scripts, scores and music changes.
• Maintains and updates “rehearsal/calling script” for each show with all the technical cues, including notes on lighting, sound, props, scenic, and special effects as well as blocking and production notes.
• Responsible for managing all rehearsal props, set pieces and overall organization of studios.
• Reports and monitors the Cast re compliance for Company policies and performance expectations.
• Ensures positive and productive interactions exist amongst cast.
• Deliver or ensure delivery of all HR related courses.
• Ensures rehearsal space is set for all rehearsals.
• Responsible for the coordination of all stunt rehearsals & logistics.
• Required to travel to the ship for technical rehearsals and or run of show for 2 – 3 weeks at a time.
• Agreeable to all maritime sailing and seafarer guidelines, requirements and regulations, including the possibility of sailing onboard the DCL ships with status as “crew" and assigned to the crew manifest.

Skills

Stage management

Calling automation cues

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

Post-secondary education in entertainment stage management or production/theatre

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Keynote

Job description

Disney Cruise Line (DCL), a division of The Walt Disney Company, operates an eight-ship fleet of premium class cruise liners and is the industry leader in family vacations at sea. DCL Entertainment (Toronto) is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company Canada and serves as the rehearsal headquarters for DCL’s award‑winning theatrical productions. Within a state‑of‑the‑art entertainment rehearsal facility, DCL’s production teams pride themselves on creating memorable family entertainment that is both enchanting and magical – delighting the young and young at heart with legendary Disney storytelling.

Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for organizing, coordinating, operating and scheduling of all rehearsals for multiple casts.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains daily rehearsal, fittings and crossover schedules - partnering with shoreside and shipboard teams.
• Manages all in studio rehearsals and breaks keeping room focused and on schedule.
• Manages Contract Riders for designated cast.
• Conducts meetings, presentations, reviews, briefs with cast leadership teams regarding creative, technical and operational procedures.
• Partners with Resident Director and Creative Team in identifying the cast leadership team.
• Conducts informational meetings with cast regarding shipboard procedures.
• Timely communication of informational updates.
• Manages scripts, scores and music changes.
• Maintains and updates “rehearsal/calling script” for each show with all the technical cues, including notes on lighting, sound, props, scenic, and special effects as well as blocking and production notes.
• Responsible for managing all rehearsal props, set pieces and overall organization of studios.
• Reports and monitors the Cast re compliance for Company policies and performance expectations.
• Ensures positive and productive interactions exist amongst cast.
• Deliver or ensure delivery of all HR related courses.
• Ensures rehearsal space is set for all rehearsals.
• Responsible for the coordination of all stunt rehearsals & logistics.
• Required to travel to the ship for technical rehearsals and or run of show for 2 – 3 weeks at a time.
• Agreeable to all maritime sailing and seafarer guidelines, requirements and regulations, including the possibility of sailing onboard the DCL ships with status as “crew" and assigned to the crew manifest.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience in entertainment stage management or production / theatre related position.
• 4+ years’ experience in an entertainment management/production support role.
• Stage Management experience and proven experience with calling automation cues; including scenic, lifts, performer flying, pyro, follow spots, and audio (show control) are required.
• Due to the nature of work performed aboard Disney Cruise Line vessels operating in U.S. territorial waters, candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain U.S. work authorization.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess and manage competing and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Computer proficiency – Excel, Word, Outlook and Keynote. (nice to have but not necessary)
• Demonstrated scheduling, management and leadership skills.
• Musical Theatre experience considered an asset.
• Experience and understanding of Disney Character & Theatrical operations considered an asset.

The hiring range for this position in Ontario, Canada is C$70,700 to C$94,800 CAD per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

Our Company proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process.

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• Recommend potential job opportunities
• Prioritize applications based on job qualifications and role requirements
• Assist in automating scheduling of interviews
• Supplement recruiter notes during interviews
• Personalize communication to improve the recruitment experience. We are committed to ensuring that the use of AI does not introduce bias into our hiring practices. Our AI tools are designed and monitored to promote fairness, consistency, and compliance with applicable equal employment opportunity laws. Human review is incorporated into every aspect of the recruitment process, from review to hire. AI tools are intended solely to assist and enhance the recruitment process. All final candidate advancement and hiring decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring managers.