Assistant Performance Director – RBB
Show Unit/Traveling Show
Production & Operations Touring Units – Tour Operations - Production /
Full Time /
On-site
Working as part of a team of dedicated professionals, the Assistant Performance Director is charged with supporting the Creative Team & Performance Director in watching and sharing notes for all performances and rehearsals whether before or after opening, maintaining the prompt book, maintaining the structure of the performance for show quality, and assisting in making changes in the performance and performance related events in conjunction with the Performance Director, when necessary, considering the immediate needs of the show.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for maintaining a consistently high level of production and performance quality.
- Responsible for communicating all technical and artistic issues to the Performance Director and Production Stage Manager in a productive way to enhance the quality of each performance as it relates to the original intent of the production from the Producers.
- Responsible for making all backstage calls, including but not limited to, pre-show and intermission in conjunction with performance Director and Production Stage Manager.
- Partners with the Production Stage Manager and Performance Director to coordinate and conduct production meetings, as needed, for the purpose of ensuring the overall quality presentation of the Show.
- Assists Performance Director and Production Stage Manager with daily schedule, as well as coordinating transportation schedules between departments.
- Responsible for maintaining any pre/post-show events.
- Partners with the Performance Director for the purpose of organizing and planning weekly schedules which includes but is not limited to: rehearsal/training planning, PR needs, performer staffing for shows and development needs for cast.
- Ability to role model a positive management style that adheres to Feld Entertainment’s policies, procedures, and guidelines; and promotes respectful resolution to tour related challenges & conflict. Ability to clearly express Show and Company expectations and enforce rules, regulations and guidelines set forth by “Feld Entertainment”
- Responsible for assisting Director, Choreographer, members of the Creative Team and Performance Director during rehearsals, as well as maintaining communication with Manager and Production Coordinator to effectively coordinate the rehearsal period. Responsible for documentation and filing of information (tracking, staging, cues, plan Bs,videos etc) during rehearsals and operations.
- Supports and aides in succession planning for the advancement of prospective internal leadership candidates.
- All other job-related duties as assigned by supervisors.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or minimum five years related experience or equivalent combination of training, education and/or experience in the field of circus as it relates to creative, technical, and touring.
- Must have a valid Passport.
- Willing and able to travel internationally and domestically 100% of the time.
- A full and comprehensive understanding of the functions and operations of a large-scale arena show, technical elements, automation, and performers.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to read, write, and prepare a production blocking book, prompt books, correspondence.
- Ability to demonstrate choreography, to teach the blocking, staging and follow through with Character development.
- Strong understanding of cueing, cueing with automation, and contingency adaptive cueing.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to speak Spanish, a plus.
Given the touring nature of Feld Entertainment’s business, COVID vaccination is strongly encouraged for successful candidates.
About Feld Entertainment
Feld Entertainment®, family owned and operated, is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit. Properties include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Disney On Ice, Monster Energy AMA Supercross, and the SuperMotocross World Championship. Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 80 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.
International Touring Personnel
To the extent international touring personnel are visiting a jurisdiction that requires vaccination, proof of vaccination in accordance with the relevant international law should be submitted directly to either the Tour Manager or to Human Resources at least six weeks prior to the start of the tour. The Company will maintain all information regarding vaccination status as confidential in accordance with applicable laws. The Company cannot guarantee employment for any Associate who is unable to satisfy foreign entry requirements. Mitigation Guidelines for touring employees will remain in effect until further notice as do applicable venue, local, state and/or international requirements, rules, regulations and/or laws, if any.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Feld Entertainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees, customers, and partners worldwide. We celebrate diversity and encourage our profoundly talented workforce to express themselves proudly. Our successful business model requires different perspectives and voices so that we can create the incredible live shows we put on. Come join us and help us light up the world.
