General Stage Manager: Lead Live Show Operations

Cirquedusoleil

Las Vegas (NV)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in the United States seeks a General Stage Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the production, ensuring the highest standards of quality across artistic and technical elements of the show.

This role calls the show, leads the Stage Management team, manages documentation, coordinates with the Artistic Director and Technical Director, and develops training, contingency plans and safety procedures to ensure operational excellence.

Qualifications

  • : College Diploma in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • : At least four to six years of relevant experience in theatrical stage management.
  • : At least two to four years of live show calling experience with complex integrated automation and highly technical live performance elements.
  • : Calm decision making under pressure.
  • : Multicultural experience is an asset.
  • : Tour experience is an asset.
  • : First Aid/CPR training is an asset.
  • : Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
  • : Strong understanding and ability to navigate network applications.
  • : Fluency in English written and spoken; knowledge of French or other languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Call the show and run backstage tracks.
  • Lead and mentor the Stage Management team, recruit as needed, oversee interns.
  • Manage show documentation in collaboration with all departments.
  • Supervise the upkeep and creation of Show contingency documents and emergency procedures.
  • Implement and follow up on artistic, acrobatic and technical adjustments to show components as directed by the AD.
  • Plan, prepare and follow up training sessions, rehearsals, and weekly artist meetings.
  • Manage the daily operations of the show with GM, TD, and AD/AM.
  • Organize and follow up on meetings with the Artistic team.
  • Participate in Show Management meetings.
  • Support Artist staffing and management processes including casting, contracts, backup payments, etc.
  • Participate in performance evaluations with AD/AM.
  • Meet with the stage management team for Talent Dialogues.
  • Keep records on performers' progress, attitude and behavior with Performance teams.
  • Plan integration of new performers and acts, and readiness after medical rehab.
  • Maintain Artist Training Modules and update as needed.
  • Apply progressive discipline and follow up on Action Plans.
  • Support leave of absence requests in collaboration with AD/AM.
  • Coordinate PR, marketing events and artistic workshops.
  • Maintain emergency measures for theatre during performances.
  • Enforce production rules, policies and procedures.
  • Manage timesheets for payroll and tracking records for royalties.
  • Oversee archival recordings.
  • Other duties as assigned by the GM.

Skills

Calm under pressure
Multicultural experience
Tour experience
First Aid/CPR training
Fluency in English (written and spoken
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
Navigate network applications

Education

College Diploma in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office
Network applications

Job description

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in the United States seeks a General Stage Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the production, ensuring the highest standards of quality across artistic and technical elements of the show.

This role calls the show, leads the Stage Management team, manages documentation, coordinates with the Artistic Director and Technical Director, and develops training, contingency plans and safety procedures to ensure operational excellence.

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