Empire Circus Company/Stage Managerexpired
Posted on: Oct. 05, 2021
United States, Dumbo, Brooklyn, New York
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Description:
Empire Circus is an all-new, family-friendly, interactive circus spectacular making its world premiere this November in Brooklyn. Brought to you by the critically acclaimed family entertainment impresarios of Big Apple Circus and the immersive masterminds at Remarkable Entertainment, the debut Empire Circus show will dazzle, dangle and delight throughout five floors of the Brooklyn landmark Empire Stores in DUMBO.
We are looking for an organized and energetic Company Manager to oversee the planning and execution of our immersive circus production. The Company Manager is responsible for recording any stage details decided upon by the director and ensuring that all cast and crew members are aware of this information.
To be successful as a Company Manager you must be able to multitask and keep track of various duties that need to be performed. A good Company Manager communicates with all cast and crew members accurately and efficiently and anticipates the needs of these individuals.
Responsibilities:
-Scheduling and ensuring timely arrival of company members at:
•Rehearsals
•Press and marketing appearances
•Performances
•Promotional appearances
-Logistics:
•Communicating with artists and crew regarding logistics of arrival and site
•Assisting and supporting Director during rehearsal process
•Taking and sometimes communicating notes
•Timing acts
•Encouraging creativity
•Ensuring that the production runs smoothly and audience experience is prioritized
-Maintaining, communication and, as needed, adjusting artist performance schedule
-Working with guest artists to integrate into the production, keeping vision for artistic product paramount
-Serving as liaison between company and other departments:
•Box office
•Technical
•Management
•Scenic designer
•Producers
•Noting any stage details during rehearsals and reporting this to the crew
-Attend staff meetings and proactively help identify and solve issues
-Maintaining and cleaning show wardrobe
-Ensuring rigging safety and compliance for aerial performers
-Communicating and ensuring compliance of covid-related protocols as will be identified by city/state/local authorities, and as determined by Empire Circus
Requirements:
-Excellent organizational skills.
-Ability to multitask under pressure.
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-A bachelor's degree in Drama or another relevant field.
-Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Application Deadline:
Nov. 15, 2021
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Job Location:
United States,
Dumbo, Brooklyn, New York
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