General Stage Manager – Ludo
Stage Management
The Opportunity
Our partner, Grupo Vidanta — the leading developer and operator of world-class vacation destinations, luxury resort hotel brands, golf courses, theme parks, and spectacular entertainment centers in Mexico and Latin America is offering career opportunities in Nuevo Nayarit-Vallarta for its second Cirque du Soleil resident show, which includes a dining experience as part of the performance. If selected for this position, you will be an employee of Grupo Vidanta and will be subject to their payroll and employment policies.
As General Stage Manager for LUDO, you will be responsible for maintaining the daily performance, rehearsal, and training operations of the show. Reporting to the Artistic Director, you will prepare performance scripts, show and staging reports, and stage management logs, while coordinating changes within the show and serving as a key bridge between the artistic and technical teams.
What You'll Do
- Maintain daily performance, rehearsal, and training operations: preparing performance scripts, show reports, training schedules, staging reports, and stage management logs
- Coordinate and support artistic and technical resources; act as liaison between artistic and technical departments, attending all relevant meetings
- Supervise, schedule, and evaluate the stage management team; under the guidance of the Artistic Director, enforce production rules, policies, and procedures
- Call the show; manage backstage areas during performances and ensure show continuity at all times
- Supervise the creation and maintenance of emergency measures for the Ludo Dinner Show experience; support PR and marketing events
- Assist the Artistic Director and Head Coach during training sessions; supervise and manage rehearsal and training schedules
- Create and maintain timesheets for payroll purposes and tracking records for royalty and payment purposes; supervise archival recordings
- Supervise the maintenance and preparation of all show records and procedures
What You Bring
Must-Haves:
- College-level diploma or equivalent in live entertainment, theatre production, or a related field, or a relevant combination of academic background and professional experience
- At least 6 years of experience in theatrical stage management for live shows, including complex aerial and acrobatic show calling using automation systems
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; organized, self-motivated, and tenacious in managing a high volume of time-critical daily requests
- Fluent in English, written and spoken; available to work full-time in Mexico
Bonus Points For:
- Experience calling shows in an aquatic show setting
- First Aid / CPR certification
- Knowledge of Spanish
What We Offer
- Permanent position within an exclusive dinner-show experience in a newly custom-built theatre equipped with cutting-edge technology
- Working in the spectacular BON luxury theme park in Nuevo Nayarit-Vallarta: a safe, touristic destination with a fantastic climate and vibrant Latin culture
- Join Grupo Vidanta's established team of over 15,000 employees across 7 world-class resorts, with 50+ years of experience in Mexico
- Employment with Grupo Vidanta
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, we are committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings. Accommodations are available for those with disabilities upon request throughout the recruitment process.
