Cirque du Soleil hiring technicians

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To schedule an interview, send your preferred meeting time and resumé to talents@cirquedusoleil.com

Published: July 09, 2008 8:06 p.m.

Last modified: July 09, 2008 8:34 p.m.

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Though invisible to the audience, theatre technicians make all the magic happen in Cirque du Soleil.

The Montreal-based circus held a Red Curtain Recruiting event in Vancouver yesterday and will be conducting interviews for the next two days in search of theatre technicians.

In a team of about 40 per show, theatre technicians are divided into fields of automation, rigging, lighting, sound, carpentry, wardrobe, props, production management and artistic direction.

“Basically they’re the people you don’t see behind the scenes, and it’s good you don’t see them because they keep the magic alive,” said talent attraction advisor, Fanny Page.

Technicians in Cirque du Soleil may work for a residential show — which is in Tokyo, Macau, Las Vegas, Montreal, Orlando and New York — or world-wide tours, where lodging, food, health benefits and school for children are provided. Often signed to one-to-two year contacts, technicians work six-to-16 hour days that usually begin at 11 a.m.

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