Lead Props Director — Touring Production

cirquedusoleil; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits during tour

Job summary

Blue Man Group, part of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, seeks a seasoned Head of Props to lead the Props Department for the 2026 A New Holiday Surprise Touring production. This role requires overseeing prop maintenance, inventory, and safe, creative execution across multiple venues.

You will collaborate with Production, Carpentry, Lighting, Video, and Wardrobe heads to maintain artistic integrity while ensuring tour safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in technical theatre or stagecraft.
• Minimum 5 years of prop management, scenic construction, or touring production experience.
• Strong knowledge of props construction, maintenance, and safety standards.
• Willingness to travel domestically for extended periods Nov 2026–Dec 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Props Department to realize the production's creative and technical vision.
• Oversee construction, repair, and maintenance of props, scenery, and consumables.
• Manage prop inventory, cue sheets, and touring documentation.
• Supervise and run prop tracks and post-show routines for timely turnarounds.
• Ensure safe handling, transportation, and storage of all props.
• Coordinate with Production Manager and other heads to adapt props to venues.
• Maintain budgets, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Foster safety-first culture across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Prop management

Budgeting

Team coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre, Stagecraft or related field

Job description

Blue Man Group, part of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, seeks a seasoned Head of Props to lead the Props Department for the 2026 A New Holiday Surprise Touring production. This role requires overseeing prop maintenance, inventory, and safe, creative execution across multiple venues.

You will collaborate with Production, Carpentry, Lighting, Video, and Wardrobe heads to maintain artistic integrity while ensuring tour safety and efficiency.