At Royal Caribbean International, we believe that great vacations begin with great employees! As a leader in the cruise line industry, RCI is continuously expanding and seeking dynamic, energetic, experienced professionals to join our team. With our innovative fleet of twenty-one ships visiting five continents, each offering adventurous ways to explore the globe, this could be a great opportunity to let your career set sail with us.
Royal Caribbean International currently requires Stage & Production Managers. This position manages the theatrical aspects of all onboard presentations particularly the Production Shows. Maintains the artistic standards and intentions of the Producer, Director and Technical Designer. Manages maintenance program and is responsible for all technical spaces.
In addition to other requirements, potential candidates must have minimum 5 years stage management experiance in Broadway and Vegas style productions in professional theater or equivalent.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Coordinates production plans and directs activities of stage crew and performers during rehearsals and performance. Establishes and oversees all showroom sound and light pre-sets, cast pre-sets, stage crew pre-sets and all post performance "put-away."
Coordinates with the Cruise Director, the performances and usage of the main showroom and other entertainment lounges to ensure consistent technical support of all meetings, activities and entertainment for special group functions such as but not limited to charters, affinity, promotional, incentive, presentations, and various theme night arrangements.
Act as Stage Manager during shows, operate rigging show control console and call cues to stage crew.
Ensures that the integrity of the production shows are maintained.
Manages the theatrical program in accordance with department standard operating procedures. Assigns duties, responsibilities and workstations to employees. Observes and evaluates employees and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service is met. Initiates personnel actions such as new hire requests and discharges, to ensure proper staffing.
Manages the stage crew staff engaged in placing scenery and properties. Provides on-the-job training to staff members to strengthen their current performance and preparation for possible advancement. Notifies Cruise Director regarding work schedules and time records.
Qualifications
Hiring Requirements:
Minimum 5 years show stage management experience in Broadway and Vegas style productions in professional theatre or equivalent.
Knowledge of technical equipment: such as sound, light and rigging.
Knowledge of music and dance as it pertains to theatrical performances.
Knowledge of international theatrical production preferred.
Demonstrated aptitude for the financial aspects of a theatrical operation, including the successful identification of expense reduction through cost
efficiencies and revenue growth through promotional and up-selling activities.
Demonstrated aptitude for the management of headcount within assigned area, as it relates to and supports the business needs of the vessel.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal service including needs assessment, problem resolution and achievement of quality service standards.
Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the human resources function. Ability to manage the international staff in a positive and productive
manner by motivating, developing and managing employees as they work.
Ability to utilize and administer the disciplinary action process through coaching and counseling to improve performance or terminate employment.
Education-Bachelors, Associates, or Fine Arts-degree in theater, stage management, technical arenas preferred.
Language Requirements:
Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially with guests.
Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers.
Ability to speak additional languages such as Spanish, French or German preferred.
