Assistant Stage Manager – "O"

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

We are looking for an On-Call Assistant Stage Manager who will bring support to the Artistic teams on the show!

The Assistant Stage Manager will:

- Provide support to Artists and Artistic Staff;
- Act as liaison between Artistic and Technical Staff;
- Assist with 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;
- Apply, facilitate and supervise emergency measures;
- Maintain the show’s records and procedures;
- Assist in the preparation of long- and short-term schedules;
- Assist with archival recordings;
- Complete other job-related duties as assigned by the General Stage Manager.

Requirements

• College Diploma or the equivalent related experience
• At least two years of previous relevant experience in a related industry
• Ability to pass a swim test
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Verification of the right to work in the United States for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, as demonstrated by completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and the submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying one’s identity and work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Multicultural experience an asset
• Previous experience working on various large-scale productions is a plus
• Tour experience a definite asset

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Artists and Artistic Staff
• Act as liaison between Artistic and Technical Staff
• Assist with 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
• Apply, facilitate and supervise emergency measures
• Maintain the show’s records and procedures
• Assist in the preparation of long- and short-term schedules
• Assist with archival recordings
• Complete other job-related duties as assigned by the General Stage Manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree