General Stage Manager - "O"

Le General Stage Manager (GSM) est responsable de la gestion quotidienne des besoins opérationnels de la production, en veillant au maintien des normes de qualité les plus élevées dans tous les éléments artistiques et techniques du spectacle, y compris la performance artistique et acrobatique, la chorégraphie, le cueing, la partition musicale, les costumes, le maquillage, l'éclairage et le son. Relevant du General Manager (GM), le GSM agit comme leader opérationnel et travaille en étroite collaboration avec le directeur artistique (AD) ou le gestionnaire artistique (AM) et le directeur technique (TD) pour superviser l'exécution artistique et technique de la production, en assurant la cohérence, la sécurité et l'excellence opérationnelle.

Responsibilities

• The General Stage Manager will: - Call the show and run backstage tracks;
• Lead and mentor the Stage Management team, recruit as needed, 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 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;
• In conjunction with the Artistic Team, support Artist staffing and management processes including casting, contracts, backup payments, etc.;
• 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;
• In conjunction with AD/AM and Artistic team, 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;
• Supervise the maintenance, creation and evolution of the Artist Training Modules (ATM)
• In collaboration with AD/AM, apply progressive discipline and compose, deliver and follow-up Action Plans;
• In collaboration with Artistic Team, manage leave of absence requests;
• In conjunction with AD/AM, support, manage and coordinate PR, marketing events and artistic workshops;
• Supervise and maintain emergency measures for 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

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: - College Diploma in a related field; or the 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 element;.
• Calm decision making under pressure;
• 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;

Nice to have

• Multicultural experience is an asset;
• Tour experience is an asset;
• First Aid/CPR training is an asset;
• Fluency in English written and spoken; knowledge of French and/or other languages is an asset;