 Ever wondered what qualifications you need to work in a theatre on a cruise ship? Here’s some job description and qualification excerpts from a Disney Cruise Line job post for a Rigger/Stage Hand… “Move and spot stage scenic elements during our Broadway/West End Style Musical Theater Productions and be responsible for performer harness checks and flying hook-ups…
Partner with Automation Operator to maintain all shipwide automation and rigging systems to ensure good repair and proper usage for outdoor deck parties, shows, and events Train in all outdoor rigging positions to safely operate during shows …responsibilities for load in and load outs, Cast changeovers, new show installations, equipment tests, vendor support, movie premiers and company events” “Minimum three years show production experience in a theatrical/Entertainment-based rigging operation Knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, electric motors, motor drives and controls, manual and automated rigging devices Experience with the operation of computerized automation control equipment. Can work at heights and with heavy equipment” PLEASE NOTE that the requirements do NOT require a college degree! The above is pretty standard for any land-based theatre, but below you will find requirements specific to living and working on a cruise ship: “Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a cruise ship Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations” Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this) For a list of cruise line job boards (so you don’t have to go searching all around!), and boat loads of helpful information, check out the Master Class. Or – my thanks for reading this blog post! – email me and I’ll send you a free job board list! Please Like and Comment – I’d love to hear if this career and lifestyle is for you! Thanks! Want to learn more about jobs in theatres on cruise ships? Check out the Starboard Spotlight monthly newsletter.
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