General Stage Manager - "O"

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is seeking a General Stage Manager to ensure day-to- day operational needs and uphold high standards across all artistic and technical elements. You will lead the Stage Management team, manage show documentation, and coordinate with the GM, TD, and Artistic Directors to ensure safety and excellence.

The role requires substantial stage management experience, ability to work under pressure, and fluency in English, with French or other languages as an asset.

Qualifications

• College Diploma in a related field or the equivalent related work experience.
• 4–6 years of theatrical stage management experience.
• 2–4 years of live show calling experience with complex integrated automation and high- tech elements.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of French and/or other languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Call the show and run backstage tracks.
• Lead and mentor the Stage Management team and oversee interns.
• Manage show documentation in collaboration with all departments.
• Supervise contingency documents and emergency procedures.
• Implement adjustments to artistic, acrobatic and technical components as requested by the AD.
• Plan rehearsals, training sessions, and weekly artists meetings.
• Oversee daily operations of the show with GM, TD, and AD/AM.
• Organize and participate in regular meetings with the Artistic team.

Skills

Fluent English

Calm under pressure

Multicultural experience

Tour experience

First Aid/CPR training

Microsoft Office

Navigate network applications

French or other languages asset

Education

College Diploma or equivalent in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

***Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.***

***As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.***

Artistic Support

Permanent position

The General Stage Manager (GSM) is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operational needs of the production are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality across all artistic and technical elements of the show, including artistic and acrobatic performance, choreography, cueing, musical score, costumes, makeup, lighting and sound. Reporting to the General Manager (GM), the GSM serves as an operational leader and works in close partnership with the Artistic Director (AD) or Artistic Manager (AM) and Technical Director (TD) to oversee the artistic and technical execution of the production, ensuring consistency, safety and operational excellence.

The General Stage Manager will:

• 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 and modifications to various components of the show at the request of the Artistic Director (AD);
• Plan, prepare and follow up training sessions, rehearsals, Tapis Rouge (weekly artists meeting), etc.;
• Manage the daily operations of the show in conjunction with the GM, TD, and AD/AM;
• Organize and follow up on meetings with the Artistic team on a regular basis;
• Participate in Show Management meetings;
• In conjunction with the Artistic Team, support Artist staffing and management processes including casting, contracts, backup payments, etc.;
• Partake in performance evaluations in collaboration with the AD/AM;
• Meet members of the stage management team for Talent Dialogues;
• Keep records on each performer in terms of artistic progress, attitude and behavior in collaboration with Performance teams;
• In conjunction with AD/AM and Artistic team, organize and plan the integration of new performers and new acts into the show as well as performers returning to full duty after medical rehabilitation;
• Supervise the maintenance, creation and evolution of the Artist Training Modules (ATM)
• In collaboration with AD/AM, apply progressive discipline and compose, deliver and follow-up Action Plans;
• In collaboration with Artistic Team, manage leave of absence requests;
• In conjunction with AD/AM, support, manage and coordinate PR, marketing events and artistic workshops;
• Supervise and maintain emergency measures for theater during performances;
• Enforce production rules, policies and procedures;
• Manage timesheets for payroll purposes;
• Manage tracking records for royalty purposes;
• Supervise archival recordings;
• Other duties as assigned by the GM

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• College Diploma in a related field; or the equivalent related work 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, multiple aerial winches, and highly technical live performance element;.
• 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 and/or other languages is an asset;

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.