Character Manager - Toronto, Canada - Disney

Disney

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Character Manager

Job ID

Location

Toronto, Canada

Business
Disney Cruise Line

Date posted
Aug. 29, 2023

Job Summary:

Disney Cruise Line (DCL), a division of The Walt Disney Company, operates a five-ship fleet of premium class cruise liners and is the industry leader in family vacations at sea. DCL Entertainment _(Toronto)_ is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company Canada and serves as the rehearsal headquarters for DCL's award-winning theatrical productions. Within a state-of-the-art entertainment rehearsal facility, DCL's production teams pride themselves on creating memorable family entertainment that is both enchanting and magical - delighting the young and young at heart with legendary Disney storytelling.

Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and reporting to the Resident Director, the Character Manager will be responsible for the creative training, scheduling, and rehearsal management of new Character casts during the Toronto and Crossover rehearsal periods.

This position represents Disney Cruise Line and the Walt Disney Company in all respects and must be able to interact with performers, creative teams and managers of all levels in a positive and productive way.

Responsibilities:

Exhibit strong leadership and collaborative skills, regularly focusing on building a positive working and learning environment for all
Trains and supervises DCL character performers in Toronto rehearsals and during Crossover, including but not limited to teaching scripts, characterization, physicality, blocking and choreography, show documentation, observing, notating, and giving creative and leadership feedback
Maintain Disney Character integrity and entertainment show quality standards with all DCL performers through teaching, documentation and observation of shows and programs during rehearsals and performances
Trains and manages character leadership team designees within Toronto and Crossover rehearsals
Collaborate with Production Supervisor, Dance Supervisors, Resident Director, and cast captains to oversee show rehearsals, including but not limited to: warmups, runthroughs, show modifications, and performer creative development
Evaluates Character knowledge and skill sets, assisting in the tracking and casting of principal and understudy character roles
Responsible for all training requirements specific to CP&D's Character Connection guidelines
Partner with Entertainment Operations, Recruiting, and Talent Casting regarding replacements and future cast needs
Collaborates with project teams regarding new builds and character experiences
Responsible for meeting and adhering to all Company policies and expectations, including but not limited to safety, training, Travel & Expense, maritime travel, shipboard policy, immigration compliance, and Standards of Business Conduct
Expectation to travel on business for various operation needs, both for fleet and other projects globally, as required

SMS

Responsible for upholding the general safety management responsibilities in the Safety Management System within the areas under their control

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or Posts Secondary education in entertainment performance, instruction & management, or equivalent is strongly preferred
3year minimum character performance experience with The Walt Disney Company or a similar entertainment entity
5year minimum dance and/or choreographic teaching experience
Leadership and management experience in a fastpaced entertainment (or similar) environment
Excels at motivating large groups and serves as a mentor to future character leaders
A thorough understanding of Disney character brand usage and DCL character operations experience is preferred
A clear understanding of DCL's character recruiting and casting process, as well as the DCL character palette, is preferred
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency