Stage and Production Manager

The Stage & Production Manager is responsible for the overall entertainment production value, smooth daily operations, and safety of the ship’s entertainment venues, including the main theatre and alternative entertainment venues.

This includes managing the Entertainment Staff & Operators, Production Cast and Headline Entertainers, overseeing maintenance and inventory in entertainment venues, maintaining the quality of the produced shows and events, executing shows and events, and creating an environment that facilitates the needs for our performers and Cruise Director.

Note:

Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the Company's Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.

• Create clear and concise schedules for the Entertainment Operators, Entertainment Staff, Production Cast, and Headline Entertainers. Schedules are to be communicated and distributed to team members in a timely fashion.
• Creates reports (EOV’s) for all shows that happen in the Celebrity Theatre and notes on all direct reports.
• Liaise with Cruise Director and Activity Manager on creating rehearsal and show schedules for all produced events in the Celebrity Theatre and alternative entertainment venues.
• Attend and manage all key - A Drivers, Produced Events and any event the Cruise Director is hosting in the Celebrity Theatre.
• Responsible for all rehearsals and technical rehearsals in the Celebrity Theatre; ensuring everyone is present on time and that all those involved have everything they need to have a successful rehearsal. The S&PM will be the primary voice in the room that keeps everyone on task and aware of changes or updates.
• Responsible for the supervision and performance management of the Production Cast, Entertainment Operators and Entertainment Staff.
• Responsible for receiving and communicating important information from shipboard leadership and policies to the Production Cast, Entertainment Operators & Staff, and Headline Entertainers by holding regular staff meetings and other means of clear communication.
• Communicate clearly with head office any issues, problems, concerns that may arise in daily operations.
• Responsible for the correct and safe cue calling and operation of automation for all shows in the Celebrity Theatre.
• Ensures music and lighting in all venues is aesthetically pleasing and appropriate by carrying out regular ship wide walks in addition to the AV on duty.
• Oversees with Entertainment Operator Fly and Head Entertainment Operator the safe use of aerial and automation systems in the Celebrity Theatre and the alternative entertainment venues ensuring only produced/approved material and equipment is utilized.
• Liaise with Production Cast and AV team to ensure scenery, props and equipment are set up/struck at appropriate times in the Celebrity Theatre and entertainment venues.
• Responsible for all entertainment technical facilities including backstage areas, dressing rooms, quick changes, ship-wide AV lockers and stores, wardrobe facilities, etc. Will ensure all areas are kept clean and tidy by cast and technical team members, that all shipboard Safety and SQM policies are met, and report maintenance issues through Issue Trax as needed.
• Work closely with the Head Entertainment Operator and Entertainment Operators to ensure all theatre and venue equipment is maintained and inspected accordingly (Maintenance Reports to be submitted to head office as required). Assign maintenance and upkeep tasks to Entertainment Operators and Staff on a regular basis.
• Monitor Medallia reports and ratings pertaining to Theatre Production Shows and…