Lead Stage Manager – Live Show Operations

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in Honolulu seeks an experienced General Stage Manager to oversee day-to-day production operations, ensure safety and artistic/technical excellence, and collaborate with the GM, AD/AM, and TD. The GSM will call the show and lead the Stage Management team, coordinating across departments.

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years in theatrical stage management, 2–4 years live show calling with complex automation, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• College Diploma in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in theatrical stage management.
• 2–4 years of live show calling with complex automated elements and technical performance.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French or other languages is an asset.
• Strong ability to navigate network applications.

Responsibilities

• Call the show and run backstage tracks.
• Lead and mentor the Stage Management team and recruit as needed.
• Manage show documentation with all departments.
• Supervise contingency documents and emergency procedures.
• Implement artistic and technical adjustments as requested by the AD.
• Plan training sessions, rehearsals, and artist meetings.
• Oversee daily show operations with GM, TD, and AD/AM.
• Organize meetings with the Artistic team and participate in Show Management meetings.
• Support staffing, contracts, and backups for artists.
• Participate in performance evaluations with the AD/AM.
• Maintain records on performers' artistic progress and behavior.
• Coordinate integration of new performers and acts into the show.
• Oversee Artist Training Modules and progressive discipline as needed.
• Support PR, marketing events, and artistic workshops as required.
• Maintain emergency measures for theater during performances.

Skills

Calm decision making

Multicultural experience

Tour experience

First Aid/CPR training

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Education

College Diploma in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in Honolulu seeks an experienced General Stage Manager to oversee day-to-day production operations, ensure safety and artistic/technical excellence, and collaborate with the GM, AD/AM, and TD. The GSM will call the show and lead the Stage Management team, coordinating across departments.

The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years in theatrical stage management, 2–4 years live show calling with complex automation, and fluency in English.