Production Stage ManagerFeld Entertainment, the world's largest producer of family entertainment, has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Production Manager for our Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus!
The Production Manager is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the integrity, consistency, proper functioning, and safety of the show's technical and creative elements, performers, and animals.
In addition, the Production Manager is responsible for the management and training of the Production Line Captain and/or Associate Production Manager. The Production Manager also oversees all Public Relations, Media, and Promotional events on the touring show.
Specifically, the Production Manager will be responsible for:
The energy level, consistency of acts and production numbers, and quality of sound and lights by observing each show from a customer's perspective; holding and running brush-up rehearsals
Providing leadership and coordination of overall production aspects, character impression and appearance of the show
Submitting Nightly Show Reports
The development, rehearsal and management of all performance contingency plans for stage equipment, properties and performers
Conducting job specific training including employee feedback of that training
Risk control compliance
Coordinating and disseminating the scheduling of all rehearsal and practice times for Cast, Crew, Stage Manager, and disseminating general information about the production
Compiling and maintaining cue sheets, staging charts, etc. throughout the tour to keep the show's production bible current
Calling the cues when warranted by particular production aesthetics
The mediation of work related disputes between performers, crew and staff and addressing performer disciplinary problems to uphold and maintain professional standards of conduct, appearance and workmanship of personnel in their respective roles
Training and supervision of Associate Production Manager and Line Captains
Holding nightly Production meetings with critiques
Completing a nightly show report with feedback from the Operations Manager, the Performance Director, Stage Manger, Sound Director and Lighting Director
Ensuring the show is videotaped; at the end of the venue engagement and ensuring that the Vice President of Circus Touring Units receives the videotapes from the venue
Reviewing act specific portions of the video with selected performers and staff
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
A Bachelors degree (B.A) or three to five years related experience or equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience in theatre or the entertainment industry.
Experience working and supervising in a union environment
Working knowledge of Circus operations, show vernacular and production techniques. Prior stage and production experience greatly recommended
A background in theatre, dance, music or the entertainment industry
The ability to read and write routine reports, correspondence and technical journals
The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in various forms
A Drivers license; a Commercial Drivers License is preferred
The ability to communicate aesthetic qualities associated with show production including reading and counting music
Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills and experience working with diverse cultures and backgrounds
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