Assistant Stage Manager – Blue Man Group North American Tour
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group · NY, US
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About the Role
Blue Man Group is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Stage Manager for the 2026 A New Holiday Surprise Touring production. The ASM supports the Production Stage Manager and Stage Management department in ensuring the smooth daily operation of the show, both on and off stage. This includes calling performances, managing backstage operations, assisting with props and consumables, load-ins, loadouts, and press or promotional events. The ASM serves as the show caller when the PSM is off, contributing to the consistency, safety, and quality of every performance.
Responsibilities
- Serve as first book cover, calling performances as assigned based on schedule and company needs.
- When calling, chair daily Circle Meetings, conduct soundcheck, review notes from the previous performance, and coordinate with performers and technical departments.
- When the Production Stage Manager is not present, act as the leader in the space, maintaining communication, morale, and show integrity across departments.
- When calling, attend post-show notes sessions, facilitate communication, and complete show reports.
- Manage the deck during performances and maintain prop presets, running tracks, and daily or weekly prop maintenance.
- Conduct front-of-house briefings and communicate relevant show information to venue staff.
- Assist the Production Stage Manager with load-ins and loadouts, helping to set up and strike the stage, props world, and instruments.
- During load-ins, unpack and organize instruments and consumables; during loadouts, assist with striking and packing props, FX, and instruments.
- Support the Stage Management team with loading and organizing the Stage Management trailer.
- Assist with preparing and maintaining props for press appearances, promotional events, and off-site gigs, including serving as show caller for press calls.
- Champion and enforce all Blue Man Group and CDSEG health and safety policies throughout all performances and backstage operations.
- Ensure Stage Management compliance with safety, emergency, and hazard protocols.
- Promote a proactive safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of performers, crew, and audience members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Stage Management, Performing Arts, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of professional Stage Management experience in live entertainment or touring productions.
- Proven ability to call live performances and manage cue-heavy shows.
- Experience with props, consumables, and backstage operations.
- Proficiency in scheduling, documentation, and Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to travel domestically for extended periods (Nov 2026–dec 2026) and maintain eligibility for U.S. employment and travel.
Skills
- Proactive and resourceful
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Calm, confident, and professional under pressure
- Excellent communicator
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Impeccable organizational ability
- Attention to detail
- Flexible
- Collaborative
- Adaptable
- Demonstrates initiative
- Follow-through
- Strong sense of urgency
Location
- United States
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Touring
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years of professional Stage Management experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Salary/Compensations
- $1,300 USD/week
Benefits
- Benefits during active tour periods
About the Company
- Blue Man Group is a global entertainment phenomenon known for its award-winning theatrical productions, iconic characters, and euphoric celebrations of human connection through art, music, and humor.
- Owned and operated by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, Blue Man Group performs in multiple long-running resident productions and international tours that have reached more than 35 million people worldwide.
Equal Opportunity
- Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace.
- Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, sexual orientation and any other characteristic.
- Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.