Touring Stage Carpenter Assistant

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; Tour-en-Sologne; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VStar Entertainment, owner of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group touring productions, seeks an Assistant Carpenter (Touring) to support the rigging, deck operations, and carpentry for live performances. You will assist with grid/truss construction, scenery, and backstage cue tracking, while maintaining safety and show aesthetics.

The role requires hands-on carpentry skills, experience with fly systems, and flexibility for irregular hours, travel, and show schedules across venues.

Qualifications

• Related experience, or combination of training and/or education in carpentry as it relates to live performances.
• Knowledge of theatrical fly systems.
• Knowledge of rigging, hoists, and running motors.
• Experience as a deck hand in backstage settings in live performances.
• Knowledge of hand tools and some power tools.
• Basic understanding of theatrical terms and directions.
• Ability to navigate crowded backstage areas during load ins, performances, and load outs.
• Ability to perform basic math for measurements and unit conversions.
• Willingness to work extensive irregular hours including weekends and holidays.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Assist head carpenter and local crews in constructing grid trussing and hanging elements.
• Maintain the artistic look of the show from performance and operation standpoints.
• Learn and perform backstage deck track operations including scene changes and rope pulling.
• Troubleshoot carpentry elements during performances.
• Participate in projects involving installation of new carpentry elements and interdepartmental tasks.
• Train local crews in deck track assigned to carpentry locals.
• Assist with load-in and load-out directions with local crews.
• Assist with loading/unloading of trailers and show assets.
• Assemble and disassemble carpentry equipment.
• Maintain flexible schedule for calls, events, rehearsals, maintenance, and performances.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance routines and inspections; emphasize life safety and critical show components.
• Adhere to OSHA regulations and participate in safety trainings.

Skills

Carpentry for live performances

Theatrical fly systems

Rigging and hoists

Deck hand experience

Hand and power tools

Theatrical terms and directions

Unit conversion math

Willingness for irregular hours

English fluency

Travel readiness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

VStar Entertainment, owner of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group touring productions, seeks an Assistant Carpenter (Touring) to support the rigging, deck operations, and carpentry for live performances. You will assist with grid/truss construction, scenery, and backstage cue tracking, while maintaining safety and show aesthetics.

The role requires hands-on carpentry skills, experience with fly systems, and flexibility for irregular hours, travel, and show schedules across venues.