Marella Cruises | Stage Manager

RWS Global; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UK is seeking experienced Stage Managers to join their technical teams at sea. In this role, you will manage scenery and props while operating stage automation and performer controls for nightly shows. Candidates should have stage management qualifications and professional experience, along with a solid understanding of health and safety procedures. Competitive pay and a minimum 6-month contract are offered, along with travel opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

All meals provided

Single occupancy cabin

Qualifications

• Stage management qualification or relevant experience in theatre or touring.
• Experience with stage sets and props in a theatre environment.
• Operation and maintenance of stage automation control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage scenery and props for nightly productions.
• Lead the backstage team with the Entertainment Technical Manager.

Skills

Stage management expertise

Scenery and props maintenance

Stage automation operation

Health and safety knowledge

Sound and lighting operation

Fluency in English

IT skills

Education

Stage management qualification

Job description

Overview

About RWS Global RWS Global is the world leader in groundbreaking live moments across entertainment and sports, creating customized guest experiences spanning theatrical productions, live events, immersive destinations, multimedia, consumer products and more.

RWS Global is headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Orlando, Sydney and Riyadh with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base.

With a focus on entertainment and sports experiences, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theaters, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more.

Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals and performers worldwide.

The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more.

For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.

Role overview

About the role We are recruiting experienced Stage Managers to join our technical teams at sea!

As a Stage Manager you will take charge of the scenery, props and operate the stage automation and performer flying controls for our nightly productions.

You will work with the latest technology & equipment and lead the backstage team together with the Entertainment Technical Manager.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of scenery, props and operate stage automation and performer flying controls for nightly productions.
• Lead the backstage team together with the Entertainment Technical Manager and work with the latest technology and equipment.

Qualifications

• Stage management qualification and/or relevant professional experience in a similar role at sea, in professional theatre or touring environment.
• Experience building and maintaining stage sets, scenery and props in a theatre environment.
• Experience operating and maintaining stage automation control systems and aerial performer flying systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of health and safety procedures and safe working practices within a theatre environment.
• Good understanding of basic sound and lighting operation; good understanding of basic IT and computer skills.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous sea-going experience is desirable.

Contract and requirements

• Contract period: minimum 6 months with competitive pay, all meals and single occupancy cabin.
• All applicants must hold valid STCW certification (or be willing to obtain) as well as an ENG1 or PEME seafarer medical certificate.

Diversity and inclusion

At RWS Global, our team of bold makers and mold breakers is a diverse group of people who we believe make our work stronger. Our team actively uplifts applicants with diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, sexes, national origins, political affiliations, socio-economic status, veteran and disability status, and other intersectional dimensions of diversity. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in all areas of employment, our creative process and projects.

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