General Stage Manager - "O"

About the role

The General Stage Manager (GSM) ensures 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.

Responsibilities

• Call the show and run backstage tracks;
• Lead and mentor the Stage Management team, recruit as needed, and oversee interns;
• Manage show documentation in collaboration with all departments;
• Supervise the upkeep and creation of show contingency documents and emergency procedures;
• 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);
• Plan, prepare, and follow up on training sessions, rehearsals, Tapis Rouge (weekly artists meeting), etc.;
• Manage the daily operations of the show in conjunction with the GM, TD, and AD/AM;
• Organize and follow up on meetings with the Artistic team on a regular basis;
• Participate in Show Management meetings;
• Support Artist staffing and management processes including casting, contracts, backup payments, etc., in conjunction with the Artistic Team;
• Partake in performance evaluations in collaboration with the AD/AM;
• Meet members of the stage management team for Talent Dialogues;
• Keep records on each performer in terms of artistic progress, attitude, and behavior in collaboration with Performance teams;
• 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, in conjunction with AD/AM and Artistic team;
• Supervise the maintenance, creation, and evolution of the Artist Training Modules (ATM);
• Apply progressive discipline and compose, deliver, and follow-up Action Plans in collaboration with AD/AM;
• Manage leave of absence requests in collaboration with the Artistic Team;
• Support, manage, and coordinate PR, marketing events, and artistic workshops in conjunction with AD/AM;
• Supervise and maintain emergency measures for the theater during performances;
• Enforce production rules, policies, and procedures;
• Manage timesheets for payroll purposes;
• Manage tracking records for royalty purposes;
• Supervise archival recordings;
• Other duties as assigned by the GM.

Qualifications

• College Diploma in a related field or equivalent related work experience;
• At least four to six years of relevant experience in theatrical stage management;
• At least two to four years of live show calling experience with complex integrated automation, multiple aerial winches, and highly technical live performance elements;
• Calm decision-making under pressure;
• Multicultural experience is an asset;
• Tour experience is an asset;
• First Aid/CPR training is an asset;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required;
• Strong understanding and ability to navigate network applications;
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of French and/or other languages is an asset.