Stage Props and Puppets

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting, operating and maintaining all props, puppets, and set pieces in the Walt Disney Theater
• Set/strike and perform required show tracks for all WDT shows
• Handle required props maintenance
• Turn around show sets with other members of the WDT team
• Preventative maintenance and routine repair of appropriate WDT equipment
• Responsible for any scenic paint touch ups, as necessary
• Perform Emergency abbreviated shows as necessary based on weather conditions, safety requirements, rehearsals and other altered technical requirements as deemed necessary by the Stage Manager or other leader in charge of the event
• Responsible for assisting in other duties and tasks as assigned by the Senior Technician WDT, including but not limited to cast changeovers, load ins/outs, new show installs, equipment tests, vendor support, movie premieres and company events
• Collect, receive, load, and manage inventory for CO2 product
• Maintain cleanliness of WDT, work area and appropriate booths and lockers

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience, preferably in a props or scenic workshop environment
• General experience in a theatrical environment, with knowledge of the terminology and function of a technical theatre environment
• Specialized training in puppetry or prop making including scene painting and basic carpentry, preferred
• Trade school/college diploma, preferred
• Ability to perform in environments that have second-hand smoke, pyrotechnics, chemical smoke, haze, fog, dry ice and other special effects
• Experience with materials including but not limited to polystyrene, metal, wood, fiber glass, plaster of paris, soft and dense foams, expanding foam and silicone rubber
• Experience with paints including but not limited to water based, spray, latex based and rubber based
• Experience with adhesive products including but not limited to super glue, urethane glue, hot glue, and contact cement
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to speak, read and write fluent English
• Willingness to live and work onboard one of our vessels for a certain length of time (based on position)
• Be able to work a seven-day, 70-84 hour week with limited time off
• Be able to adhere to Disney Cruise Line appearance guidelines
• Enjoy working in a high-volume, fast-paced, guest-service oriented environment
• Be flexible with your work schedule, job duties and work locations
• Appreciate diversity among guests and crew

Additional Information

This is a SHIPBOARD role.

Applicants must:

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be committed to the position you are applying for at least 2-3 contracts before a transfer or promotion
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as Environmentality requirements and Company practices
• Be willing to be appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
• Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

Your Responsibilities:

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
• Complete a pre-employment medical
• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes

**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.

• Segment: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
• Business: Disney Cruise Line
• Category: Stage Productions
• Job Type: Full Time