Assistant Stage Manager — Blue Man Group North American Tour

Job overview

The Assistant Stage Manager — Blue Man Group North American Tour is an onsite, full-time touring role listed in Lumberton, NC. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive salary commensurate with experience and benefits during active tour periods. The role supports Blue Man Group’s 2026 A New Holiday Surprise touring production and its Stage Management department. The role helps ensure smooth daily show operations and consistent, safe performances by supporting the Production Stage Manager, calling performances when assigned, coordinating backstage activity, and assisting with touring setup, props, and promotional events.

What you'll do

• Call performances as assigned and serve as first book cover
• when calling, chair Circle Meetings, conduct soundchecks, review prior-show notes, coordinate with performers and technical departments, attend post-show notes, and complete show reports. Manage the deck, prop presets, running tracks, and prop maintenance
• brief front-of-house staff
• assist with load-ins, loadouts, packing and organizing equipment, and press or promotional events. Follow and reinforce health, safety, emergency, and hazard protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant stage manager

blue man group

north american tour

stage management

live entertainment

show calling

backstage operations

props

touring production

lumberton nc

domestic travel

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and benefits during active tour periods.

Why this role

Touring production role with performance-calling responsibilities and domestic travel for extended periods; minimum three years of professional stage management experience required.

About the employer

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities. Sector: 71.