The Role
Supervise the remounting and installation of onboard production shows while preserving artistic quality and brand integrity. Create and maintain show documentation, choreography breakdowns, teaching guides, rehearsal materials, and re-block documents. Support Dance Captains, talent replacements, cast leadership interviews, rehearsals, scheduling, production calendars, and changeovers. Travel internationally for onboard installations and provide coverage for the Show Supervisor team. Collaborate with production management and senior supervisors in a fast-paced entertainment environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Show Supervisor, Sea
Reports To: Sr. Show Supervisor, Sea
Working Hours: 6 days a week 9:00-18:00, subject to studio scheduling
Place of Work: Unit 6 PLP Business Park, Dickinson Avenue, Bow Brickhill MK17 9LG
Other: Full Time
ABOUT RWS GLOBAL
RWS Global is the world leader in groundbreaking live moments across entertainment and sports, creating customized guest experiences spanning theatrical productions, live events, immersive destinations, multimedia, consumer products and more.RWS Global is headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Orlando, Sydney and Riyadh with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base. With a focus on entertainment and sports experiences, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theaters, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals and performers worldwide.
The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.
About the Role
Reporting to the Sr. Show Supervisor, Sea, the Show Supervisor maintains high standards of quality and brand integrity through remounting and installing production shows and assisting with the creation and maintenance of show documentation.
The role assists in the creation and maintenance of RWS-produced onboard entertainment, helping to preserve the artistic vision of each production. This role provides documentation support throughout the production lifecycle, including rehearsals and onboard transitions. Additionally, the role contributes to innovation and continuous improvement in rehearsal experience and overall talent and client satisfaction.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications
Company Benefits:
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:
DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE
Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements.
So, bring all of who you are, no questions asked.
Reports To: Sr. Show Supervisor, Sea
Working Hours: 6 days a week 9:00-18:00, subject to studio scheduling
Place of Work: Unit 6 PLP Business Park, Dickinson Avenue, Bow Brickhill MK17 9LG
Other: Full Time
ABOUT RWS GLOBAL
RWS Global is the world leader in groundbreaking live moments across entertainment and sports, creating customized guest experiences spanning theatrical productions, live events, immersive destinations, multimedia, consumer products and more.RWS Global is headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Orlando, Sydney and Riyadh with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base. With a focus on entertainment and sports experiences, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theaters, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals and performers worldwide.
The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.
About the Role
Reporting to the Sr. Show Supervisor, Sea, the Show Supervisor maintains high standards of quality and brand integrity through remounting and installing production shows and assisting with the creation and maintenance of show documentation.
The role assists in the creation and maintenance of RWS-produced onboard entertainment, helping to preserve the artistic vision of each production. This role provides documentation support throughout the production lifecycle, including rehearsals and onboard transitions. Additionally, the role contributes to innovation and continuous improvement in rehearsal experience and overall talent and client satisfaction.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Remount and install production shows
- Maintain, create or update show documentation as necessary, including but not limited to Choreography Breakdown videos, StageWrite bibles, direction and teaching guides
- Creation of StageWrite documentation for new build productions
- Travel and execute show supervisor duties onboard for Changeovers/Installs/Replacements as needed.
- Coverage for the Show Supervisor team as needed for rehearsal, install, and changeover
- Work with Sr. Show Supervisor to creatively look at scheduling of UK yearly ops, where we can trim, co-teach, split shift etc.
- Assist with reviewing show materials/ onboard video submissions and provide maintenance notes
- Supporting onboard Dance Captains by assisting in creating re-block documents for the vessel as needed
- Assisting with cast leadership role interviews as needed
- Assisting with replacement talent needs
- Assist in support of any rehearsal needs
- Assist the Production Management team with the creation of the Production Calendar and Rehearsal Schedule
Qualifications
- Professional vocational dance school or university qualification OR 2+ years of performance experience in the entertainment industry.
- Dance teaching experience
- Dance captain/show cast manager/install experience
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a willingness to take initiative
- Ability to multitask effectively and manage shifting priorities
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
- Strong organisational and documentation skills
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 35% of the year
- Positive attitude with a high level of motivation, reliability, collaboration, and adaptability.
Company Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Company Pension
- 25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Company Phone Program
- Flexible working (office/remote)
- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
- Childcare Support Policy
- Employer Sponsored Vision Programme
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT:
DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE
Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements.
So, bring all of who you are, no questions asked.
Skills Required
- Professional vocational dance school or university qualification
- At least 2 years of performance experience in the entertainment industry
- Dance teaching experience
- Dance captain, show cast manager, or show installation experience
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative
- Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities
- Comfort working in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 35% of the year
- Positive attitude, motivation, reliability, collaboration, and adaptability
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The Company
What We Do
RWS Global is a full-service company on a mission to elevate experiences everywhere. Leveraging our expertise in creative development, live productions, experiential design, casting and much more, we turn moments into powerful memories for guests worldwide.
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