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Head Carpenter - Cirque Dreams Holidaze Tour
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment GroupUnited States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Aug 2024
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***Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.******As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.***
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Head Carpenter – Cirque Dreams Holidaze TourStage CarpentryTouring Position - this position requires 100% travel
Start Date: On or around 11/7/2024End Date: On or around 12/29/2024
We are looking for our next Head Carpenter technician to join VStar Entertainment Group’s Touring Theatrical Crew. The main objective of this role is to oversee and manage the show’s carpentry department. This position would be responsible for assembling the grid and hung scenic elements; working as a member of deck crew in scene changes and show presets in relation to the stage set and any staging pieces as determined by supervisors; maintaining cue track documentation; conducting regular maintenance of all department equipment in an effort to maintain the artistic “look” of the event from performance and operational standpoints; and reflecting professionalism of the company and its equipment while adhering to Best Practice Safety Protocols.
The Head Carpenter will have the opportunity to: · Supervise carpentry department and local crews in the construction of the grid trussing, assembly and continued maintenance of all hung elements, soft goods, and scenery; · Strive to maintain the artistic “look” of the show from performance and operation standpoints; · Learn, memorize, and effectively perform backstage deck track assigned to role, including scene changes and rope pulling, and participate in cue track rotation as directed by management; · Troubleshoot operation of all carpentry elements during performances; · Train local crews in each venue with backstage deck track assigned to carpentry locals; · Based on skill set, be a member of the rig team and assist with making decisions on grid trussing placement; · Participate in special projects including the installation of new carpentry show elements, and interdepartmental projects that include carpentry elements or other needs that may fall within the technician’s specialty as directed; · Work with prop and wardrobe department heads to make a master track sheet of all event cues and scene changes. Continue to coordinate with department heads and tour management with updates throughout the duration of the tour; · Act in a supervisory role for local crew in the construction and breakdown of all elements in carpentry department; · Function as a “hands on” working department head for show support staff, communicating and assessing problems with show equipment and providing possible solutions throughout tour; · Responsible for continually seeking to improve efficiency of carpentry department operation; · Plan and implement maintenance procedures for elements pertaining to department, assessing maintenance needs and implement necessary steps to assure operational safety and integrity; · Communicate maintenance needs and coordinate work call availability to tour management; · Work with tour management to maintain carpentry department operation expenses; · Perform assigned duties and responsibilities under minimal supervision, and recognize when assistance is required; · Complete documentation of post-engagement operations reports in a timely fashion as assigned by management; · Assist in directing local crews during load in and load out; · Assist with loading and unloading of trailers and show assets; · Assemble and disassemble all equipment associated with, but not limited to, the carpentry department; · Maintain a flexible schedule for work calls, special events, rehearsal/training, maintenance and show performances; · Work with tour management to establish and maintain training and backup plans to ensure continuity of performance operations of the department in the event of unexpected failure of a system, component or piece of equipment; · Coordinate with and provide support as needed for other departments, production management, artistic management, and show support staff during rehearsals, training, load-in, load-out, and performances to maintain safe and consistent tour operation; · Assist with managing inventory of show supplies relevant to the carpentry department, working with tour management to procure replacements and stock as needed; · Create
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Head Carpenter – Cirque Dreams Holidaze TourStage CarpentryTouring Position - this position requires 100% travel
Start Date: On or around 11/7/2024End Date: On or around 12/29/2024
We are looking for our next Head Carpenter technician to join VStar Entertainment Group’s Touring Theatrical Crew. The main objective of this role is to oversee and manage the show’s carpentry department. This position would be responsible for assembling the grid and hung scenic elements; working as a member of deck crew in scene changes and show presets in relation to the stage set and any staging pieces as determined by supervisors; maintaining cue track documentation; conducting regular maintenance of all department equipment in an effort to maintain the artistic “look” of the event from performance and operational standpoints; and reflecting professionalism of the company and its equipment while adhering to Best Practice Safety Protocols.
The Head Carpenter will have the opportunity to: · Supervise carpentry department and local crews in the construction of the grid trussing, assembly and continued maintenance of all hung elements, soft goods, and scenery; · Strive to maintain the artistic “look” of the show from performance and operation standpoints; · Learn, memorize, and effectively perform backstage deck track assigned to role, including scene changes and rope pulling, and participate in cue track rotation as directed by management; · Troubleshoot operation of all carpentry elements during performances; · Train local crews in each venue with backstage deck track assigned to carpentry locals; · Based on skill set, be a member of the rig team and assist with making decisions on grid trussing placement; · Participate in special projects including the installation of new carpentry show elements, and interdepartmental projects that include carpentry elements or other needs that may fall within the technician’s specialty as directed; · Work with prop and wardrobe department heads to make a master track sheet of all event cues and scene changes. Continue to coordinate with department heads and tour management with updates throughout the duration of the tour; · Act in a supervisory role for local crew in the construction and breakdown of all elements in carpentry department; · Function as a “hands on” working department head for show support staff, communicating and assessing problems with show equipment and providing possible solutions throughout tour; · Responsible for continually seeking to improve efficiency of carpentry department operation; · Plan and implement maintenance procedures for elements pertaining to department, assessing maintenance needs and implement necessary steps to assure operational safety and integrity; · Communicate maintenance needs and coordinate work call availability to tour management; · Work with tour management to maintain carpentry department operation expenses; · Perform assigned duties and responsibilities under minimal supervision, and recognize when assistance is required; · Complete documentation of post-engagement operations reports in a timely fashion as assigned by management; · Assist in directing local crews during load in and load out; · Assist with loading and unloading of trailers and show assets; · Assemble and disassemble all equipment associated with, but not limited to, the carpentry department; · Maintain a flexible schedule for work calls, special events, rehearsal/training, maintenance and show performances; · Work with tour management to establish and maintain training and backup plans to ensure continuity of performance operations of the department in the event of unexpected failure of a system, component or piece of equipment; · Coordinate with and provide support as needed for other departments, production management, artistic management, and show support staff during rehearsals, training, load-in, load-out, and performances to maintain safe and consistent tour operation; · Assist with managing inventory of show supplies relevant to the carpentry department, working with tour management to procure replacements and stock as needed; · Create
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