Lead Stage Carpenter – Touring Theatrical Crews

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; Tour-en-Sologne; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

VStar Entertainment is seeking a Head Carpenter to lead the touring show's carpentry department. The role involves supervising grid trussing, hanging elements, and maintaining the stage look across performances.

You will train local crews, manage cue tracks, and ensure safety and maintenance of all carpentry gear throughout the tour. Ideal candidates have leadership experience in live theater carpentry, fluency in English, and the ability to work irregular hours, including travel with the tour.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry for live performances.
• 2+ years in a leadership role for carpentry.
• Ability to train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Knowledge of theatrical fly systems.
• Knowledge of rigging, hoists, and running motors.
• Deck hand experience in backstage settings with flying elements.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Willingness to work irregular hours including weekends and holidays.
• Able to pass background checks and work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee carpentry department and local crews in grid trussing, assembly and maintenance of hung elements.
• Maintain the artistic look of the show from performance and operation standpoints.
• Learn and perform backstage deck track, scene changes, and cue rotation as directed.
• Troubleshoot carpentry elements during performances.
• Train local crews in each venue and participate in cue track rotation.
• Coordinate with department heads and tour management on updates and cues.
• Act as supervisory lead for carpentry assistants and local crew.
• Document post-engagement operations and safety procedures.
• Support load-in/load-out and manage inventory of carpentry supplies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Fluent in English

Theatrical fly systems

Rigging and hoists knowledge

Deck hand experience

Hand and power tools

Training & staff evaluation

Problem solving on stage

Schedule flexibility

Education

Tools

Rigging gear

Safety equipment

Job description

VStar Entertainment is seeking a Head Carpenter to lead the touring show's carpentry department. The role involves supervising grid trussing, hanging elements, and maintaining the stage look across performances.

You will train local crews, manage cue tracks, and ensure safety and maintenance of all carpentry gear throughout the tour. Ideal candidates have leadership experience in live theater carpentry, fluency in English, and the ability to work irregular hours, including travel with the tour.