Deck 2/Props - Blue Man Group New York

• New York City, NY
• Resident Shows Division
• Costumes and Props

• July 25, 2024

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Deck 2/Props - Astor Place Theatre – New York 

Costumes and Props

Full Time  

 

Blue Man Group New York at the Astor Place Theater is seeking a full-time Deck 2 lead crew member within the Props department. 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.  

 

Deck crew members are responsible for a variety of duties within the department and company. The Deck 2 Lead position works an average of 35 hours per week, providing the majority of show and rehearsal coverage on the Deck 2 track, as well as supporting the Props Supervisor with daytime work calls. Due to show schedules, candidate must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.  All employees are encouraged to attend full company meetings. Strong communication and theatrical props skills (basic troubleshooting, prop repair, construction, etc;) required. This position reports directly to the Props Supervisor. 

 

Lead responsibilities include attending meetings, ensuring show coverage and staffing for the Deck 2 track, serving as the go-to person to cover Deck 2 in emergency situations, and facilitatingclear communication of notes amongst the Stage Manager, the Props Supervisor and part-time Deck Crew members. Strong people management skills required. 

 

Show responsibilities include performing preset duties, executing show cues as well as turnover & post show duties in a safe, professional, and timely manner. The Deck 2 Lead will work an average of 6/7 shows per week on the Deck 2 track. Deck crew members regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. This position also requires frequent stair usage, and periodic crouching/crawling. 

 

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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