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:
- Call the show and run backstage tracks;
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Lead and mentor the Stage Management team, recruit as needed, oversee interns;
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Manage show documentation in collaboration with all departments;
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Supervise the upkeep and creation of Show contingency documents and emergency procedures;
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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);
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Plan, prepare and follow up training sessions, rehearsals, Tapis Rouge (weekly artists meeting), etc.;
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Manage the daily operations of the show in conjunction with the GM, TD, and AD/AM;
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Organize and follow up on meetings with the Artistic team on a regular basis;
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Participate in Show Management meetings;
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In conjunction with the Artistic Team, support Artist staffing and management processes including casting, contracts, backup payments, etc.;
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Partake in performance evaluations in collaboration with the AD/AM;
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Meet members of the stage management team for Talent Dialogues;
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Keep records on each performer in terms of artistic progress, attitude and behavior in collaboration with Performance teams;
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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;
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Supervise the maintenance, creation and evolution of the Artist Training Modules (ATM)
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In collaboration with AD/AM, apply progressive discipline and compose, deliver and follow-up Action Plans;
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In collaboration with Artistic Team, manage leave of absence requests;
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In conjunction with AD/AM, support, manage and coordinate PR, marketing events and artistic workshops;
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Supervise and maintain emergency measures for theater during performances;
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Enforce production rules, policies and procedures;
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Manage timesheets for payroll purposes;
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Manage tracking records for royalty purposes;
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Supervise archival recordings;
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Other duties as assigned by the GM
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:-
College Diploma in a related field; or the equivalent related work experience;
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At least four to six years of relevant experience in theatrical stage management;
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At least two to four years of live show calling experience with complex integrated automation, multiple aerial winches, and highly technical live performance element;.
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Calm decision making under pressure;
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Multicultural experience is an asset;
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Tour experience is an asset;
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First Aid/CPR training is an asset;
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required;
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Strong understanding and ability to navigate network applications;
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Fluency in English written and spoken; knowledge of French and/or other languages is an asset;
COMPENSATION-
The salary range for this position is $90,000 – $100,000 USD/year.
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This range is location-specific and compensation in other geographies may vary. Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided upon elements related, but not limited to: skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.
As you can imagine, working with a circus can be quite different from other organizations, and at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, we embrace these differences loudly with enthusiasm. We realize that one size fits none and invite you to come create your own specialized experience with us to see exactly what we’re talking about, firsthand.
Our emotion-provoking shows are just the tip of the iceberg: laced throughout our organization, you will find creative minds who are empowered to use their voices and be themselves, their truest selves. Diversity to us means various perspectives, fresh ideas and continuous improvement of the way we do things. We won’t pretend like we have every answer, that’s why we need you! The employees here are the center of what we do, the voices behind the final product and amazing performances on stage.
When you think of your ideal workplace, what comes to mind? For us, it looks (and really is) like this:-
Teamwork – we thrive with collaborative teams, regardless of titles or departments;
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Respect – when we ask someone to join our team, it’s because we trust and respect you;
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Integrity – whether you work behind-the-scenes or in the office, you’re being counted on. We are a team and integrity goes a long way here, and like we mentioned previously, trust is important;
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Authenticity – we want you to bring your full self to work, this is a place where you don’t need to fit into a box to belong; diverse perspectives foster even more creativity in the workplace. We embrace the human behind the employee number;
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Being heard – you have access to everyone in the organization, use your voice on development questions or suggestions on how to improve the experience. We value open and transparent communication, and we want you to be heard!
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.
