General Stage Manager – ALIZÉ | Hauptbühnenmanager – ALIZÉ

General Stage Manager – ALIZÉ

Full-Time Position

We are looking for our next General Stage Manager to join our Stage Management team. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring the show needs and maintaining high quality standards (artistic and acrobatic performance, choreography, cues, musical score, costumes, make-up, lighting and sound design). The General Stage Manager will manage the technical needs of the show with the Technical Director, Artistic Director and will report to the Company Manager (CM).

The General Stage Manager will:

1. In conjunction with Artistic Director (AD) and artistic team, ensure that the show meets and maintains high quality standards;
2. Implement and follow up on technical adjustments and modifications to various components of the show;
3. Call the show as needed;
4. Manage backstage tracks for Stage Managers;
5. Manage, train and hire Stage Management team;
6. Plan, prepare and follow up on training sessions, rehearsals, Tapis Rouge, etc.;
7. Organize and implement integrations of new artists, including communication and scheduling prior to their arrival at the theatre;
8. In conjunction with the Company Manager (CM), Associate Company Manager (ACM), Artistic Director (AD) and Technical Director manage the daily operations of the show; maintain emergency measures for the theater during performances;
9. Organize and follow up on meetings with the artistic team on a regular basis;
10. Participate in Show Management meetings; (artistic and production meetings as needed);
11. Meet members of the stage management team for Talent Dialogues;
12. With the collaboration of the artistic team, keep records on each performer in terms of overall progress, attitude and behavior;
13. In collaboration with the Artistic Director and Artistic team, manage the integration and reintegration of new and returning artists;
14. Organize and manage show projects as it relates to PR, special events, photoshoots, etc.;
15. Manage and maintain CDSEG proprietary programs such as Aurora, as it relates to show operations;
16. In collaboration with the Artistic team, provide performance feedback to artists;
17. Collaborate with all Technical departments on nightly show operations, updates and trainings;
18. Enforce production rules, policies and procedures;
19. Apply progressive discipline;
20. Address suspension case in collaboration with Company Manager and Artistic Director;
21. In collaboration with Company Manager and Artistic Director, compose, deliver and follow-up Action Plans;
22. In collaboration with Company Manager and Artistic Director approve LOA;
23. Supervise and maintain emergency measures for the theater during performances;
24. Manage timesheets for payroll purposes;
25. Manage tracking records for royalty purposes;
26. Supervise archival recordings;
27. Perform any other duties as assigned by Company Manager;

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

1. College Diploma in a related field; or the equivalent related work experience;
2. At least four to six years of relevant experience in theatrical stage management;
3. Calling experience and knowledge of necessary automated scenery;
4. Tour experience is an asset;
5. First Aid/CPR training is an asset;
6. Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is required;
7. Strong understanding and ability to navigate network applications;
8. Fluent in English written and spoken; knowledge of French and/or other languages is an asset; with an international cast the operational language will be English;
9. Verification of the right to work in Germany for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group.

As you can imagine, working with a circus can be quite different from other organizations, and at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, we embrace these differences loudly with enthusiasm. We realize that one size fits none and invite you to come create your own specialized experience with us to see exactly what we’re talking about, first hand.

Our emotion-provoking shows are just the tip of the iceberg: laced throughout our organization, you will find creative minds who are empowered to use their voices and be themselves, their truest selves. Diversity to us means various perspectives, fresh ideas and continuous improvement of the way we do things. We won’t pretend like we have every answer, that’s why we need you! The employees here are the center of what we do, the voices behind the final product and amazing performances on stage.

When you think of your ideal workplace, what comes to mind? For us, it looks (and really is) like this:

1. Teamwork – we thrive with collaborative teams, regardless of titles or departments;
2. Respect – when we ask someone to join our team, it’s because we trust and respect you;
3. Integrity – whether you work behind-the-scenes or in the office, you’re being counted on. We are a team and integrity go a long way here, and like we mentioned previously, trust is important;
4. Authenticity – we want you to bring your full self to work, this is a place where you don’t need to fit into a box to belong; diverse perspectives foster even more creativity in the workplace. We embrace the human behind the employee number;
5. Being heard – you have access to everyone in the organization, use your voice on development questions or suggestions on how to improve the experience. We value open and transparent communication, and we want you to be heard!

Come create with us and let us show you what a “circus family” feels like!

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, national origin or ancestry.