The Role
Lead daily artistic and technical operations for the production: call shows, run backstage, manage stage management team, coordinate rehearsals/training, maintain safety and emergency procedures, handle documentation, artist staffing, payroll records, and collaborate with Artistic, Technical and General Management to ensure consistent, safe performances.
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***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.***
General Stage Manager
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: The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: 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.
- 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
- 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;
Skills Required
- College diploma in a related field or equivalent related work experience
- Four to six years of relevant experience in theatrical stage management
- Two to four years of live show calling experience with complex integrated automation and multiple aerial winches
- Calm decision making under pressure
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding and ability to navigate network applications
- Fluency in English, written and spoken
- Multicultural experience
- Tour experience
- First Aid/CPR training
- Knowledge of French and/or other languages
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The Company
What We Do
Originally composed of 20 street performers in 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group completely reinvented circus arts and went on to become a world leader in live entertainment. On top of producing world-renowned shows, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group extends its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, theme parks and special events. Going beyond its various creations, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group aims to make a positive impact on people, communities and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art.
