carpenter New York, NY
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
Full Time
New York, NY
54080 - 12.04 USD HOURLY Today
Job description
***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.***
Blue Man Group New York at the Astor Place Theatre is seeking a Part Time Carpenter.
This is a part time, hourly position, and candidates must have regular weekend availability. Part time crew members must be flexible and available for shows during nights, weekends, and the holiday and spring break seasons. The hourly rate for this position is $26.00. There will also be occasional need for weekday maintenance calls as needed. All employees are encouraged to attend full company meetings.
The ideal candidate should have a thorough understanding of stage mechanics as well as strong carpentry and rigging skills. Theatrical Automations experience is desirable. Candidate must be self-motivated, innovative and enjoy working in a fast-paced and creative environment. Theatrical carpentry/props experience required. Must be able to climb ladders and lift 50 pounds.
Responsibilities include: performing preset duties, executing show cues as well as turnover & post show duties in a safe and professional manner, emergency repairs of scenery and props, assisting deck crew during changeover on multiple show days, work and maintenance calls for projects as needed. Show carpenter will directly relate to and work with the stage run crew.
We are seeking to hire this position immediately; interested applicants should please apply with a resume and cover letter.
Blue Man Group is a global entertainment phenomenon, known for its award-winning theatrical productions, iconic characters, and multiple creative explorations. Blue Man Group is owned and operated by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group.
Blue Man Group performances are euphoric celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy, and non-verbal communication. Since debuting at New York’s Astor Place Theatre in 1991, the live show as expanded to additional domestic residencies in Boston, Chicago, and Las Vegas, an international residency in Berlin, and multiple North American and World tours, reaching more than 35 million people worldwide. Blue Man Group is universally appealing to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds, and continually injected with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments, and sensory stimulating graphics.
Blue Man Group is committed to building a creative and dynamic workplace that celebrates individual differences and diversity and treats everyone with fairness and respect. BMG does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local regulations.
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
www.cirquedusoleil.com/careers/talent
Montreal, Canada
Daniel Lamarre
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Culture & Entertainment
1984
