Lead Show Carpenter - Blue Man Group New York

• New York City, NY
• Resident Shows Division
• Stage Carpentry

• July 25, 2024

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Lead Show Carpenter - Astor Place Theatre, New York  

Stage Carpentry

Full Time 

Blue Man Group New York at the Astor Place Theatre is seeking a full time Lead Carpenter.  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:creating and distributing the schedule for the part-time Carpentry team, 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. 

Due to show schedules, candidate must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.  All employees are encouraged to attend full company meetings. This is a full-time hourly position with a pay rate of $26/hour and a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and 401K. 

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. 

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