Stage Manager

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We are currently recruiting for the position of Stage Manager for Disney Cruise Line. As Stage Manager you will oversee all aspects of live show performances in the Walt Disney Theatre while providing leadership, coaching and development for the Main Stage Performers and Assistant Stage Manager; also act as Company Manager for Cast. Call all technical show cues (extensive show cues with automation, audio, moving lights, spotlights, electronics, pyrotechnics, and performance flying systems) and manage Performers for all onboard performances;

train Assistant Stage Manager to act as back-up when needed and act as House Manager for the Walt Disney Theatre.

You will report to the Cruise Director and have on average 20 direct reports.

• Oversee all aspects of live show performances in the Walt Disney Theatre while providing leadership, coaching and development for the Main Stage Performers and Assistant Stage Manager; also act as Company Manager for Cast
• Call all technical show cues (extensive show cues with automation, audio, moving lights, spotlights, electronics, pyrotechnics, and performance flying systems) and manage Performers for all onboard performances; train Assistant Stage Manager to act as back-up when needed
• Act as House Manager for the Walt Disney Theatre
• Ensure/maintain show quality with both Cast direction and technical aspects within the Walt Disney Theatre
• Work closely with Cruise Director, Technical Production Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Senior Technician Walt Disney Theatre, and Senior Costume Technician in relation to show and technical operations within the Walt Disney Theatre
• Create and communicate weekly Cast rehearsals, call times, performance schedule, and Character greeting schedule for Main Stage Performers
• Work closely with Character Manager to help facilitate scheduling for the Characters Performers in relation to show needs
• Oversee rehearsals, warm-ups, show modifications and other factors related to the running of each Walt Disney Theatre shows; work closely with Character Manager, Dance Captains, Vocal Captain, and Character Line Captain
• Facilitate department meetings as well as Production meetings with the Technical team
• Provide leadership for all direct reports;
  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Managing personnel files
  • Conducting performance reviews, including discipline as needed
  • Ensuring Project Onboard compliance
  • Input and ensure appropriate understudy and/or premium payments are entered and accounted for in STAR
  • Process all pre-approved personal leave requests, family travel requests, dining requests, and any other ship wide forms as needed
  • Onboard training, new hire and ongoing
  • Succession planning
  • Crew recognition and communication
• Complete Walt Disney Theatre show and daily reports outlining overall show quality issues
• Ensure that tracking sheets indicate Cast roles in each show and that understudy roles are maintained for each Performer
• Maintain up-to-date scripts for all Walt Disney Theatre shows
• Partner with shore side Entertainment, Recruiting and Talent Casting regarding replacement needs
• Partner with shore side Entertainment team to coordinate:
  • Cast Crossover schedule and opening cruise performances
  • Implementation of Walt Disney Theatre show changes and special event performances
  • Maintenance cruises for Resident Show Director, Dance Supervisor, Vocal Director, and/or Talent Casting
  • Replacement needs

• Minimum of five years stage management, theatre operations experience, working with highly technical shows
• Working knowledge of…