Stage Manager: Orchestrate Live Performance

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in Orlando seeks an experienced Stage Manager to provide support to the Artistic teams on Drawn to Life. You will work closely with the General Stage Manager, the Artistic Director and Technical Director to ensure smooth operations and preserve artistic integrity.

The ideal candidate is organized, an effective communicator, and prepared to manage rehearsals, safety procedures, cues, and backstage coordination across large-scale productions.

Qualifications

• College diploma or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• At least four years of previous relevant experience.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; French is an asset.
• Working knowledge of MS Office; network applications familiarity is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Artists and Artistic staff.
• Act as liaison between artistic and technical staff.
• Manage integration of new Artists into production.
• Enforce production rules, policies and procedures; apply discipline when requested.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of safety procedures.
• Manage rehearsals and training sessions as assigned.
• Ensure all equipment is in place and in working order for rehearsals and training sessions.
• Call technical cues for trainings.
• Prepare show lineup and communicate changes to the appropriate technical departments and Artists.
• Manage backstage areas during show.
• Call the show when required.
• Apply, facilitate and supervise emergency measures.
• Maintain the show's records and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of long- and short-term schedules.
• Manage archival recordings.
• Complete any other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Liaison

Multicultural experience

First Aid/CPR asset

Education

College diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Network applications

Job description

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in Orlando seeks an experienced Stage Manager to provide support to the Artistic teams on Drawn to Life. You will work closely with the General Stage Manager, the Artistic Director and Technical Director to ensure smooth operations and preserve artistic integrity.

The ideal candidate is organized, an effective communicator, and prepared to manage rehearsals, safety procedures, cues, and backstage coordination across large-scale productions.