Assistant Stage Manager — Blue Man Group North American Tour

Job overview

The Assistant Stage Manager role is an onsite, full-time touring position for Blue Man Group’s North American production, with tour dates from October through December 2026. The posting lists a standard pay rate of $1,300 per week. Blue Man Group is a touring theatrical production owned and operated by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. The assistant stage manager supports the Production Stage Manager and stage management department in daily show operations, backstage coordination, and technical support. The role helps maintain performance consistency, safety, and quality, and serves as show caller when the Production Stage Manager is absent.

What you'll do

• Call performances as assigned
• when calling, chair daily Circle Meetings, conduct soundcheck, review prior-show notes, and coordinate follow-up with performers and technical departments
• lead communication and show integrity when the Production Stage Manager is absent
• attend post-show notes sessions and complete show reports when calling
• manage the deck and maintain prop presets, running tracks, and prop maintenance
• brief front-of-house staff
• assist with load-ins, loadouts, props, instruments, consumables, and the stage management trailer
• support press and promotional events
• enforce 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 performance

show calling

backstage operations

props

touring production

$1,300 weekly

cirque du soleil

safety protocols

domestic travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The touring contract offers benefits during active tour periods.

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in stage management, performing arts, or a related field; at least three years of professional stage management experience; and the ability to travel domestically for extended periods.

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.