The Walt Disney Company

Production Supervisor

The Walt Disney Company$70K — $94K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-Secondary education or equivalent in entertainment management or theatre production.
  • 4+ years in entertainment management/production support role.
  • Proficient in stage management with experience in automation cues and technical setups.
  • Must be eligible for U.S. work authorization due to ship operations.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Self-motivated team player with leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

  • Creates and maintains rehearsal and crossover schedules in collaboration with teams.
  • Manages rehearsal sessions ensuring they stay on schedule and focused.
  • Conducts meetings and briefs with cast and leadership on operational procedures.
  • Coordinates with Resident Director in selecting cast leadership.
  • Facilitates informational briefings for cast on shipboard procedures.
  • Updates and manages script changes and technical cues for performances.
  • Ensures rehearsal spaces are organized and properly set up.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical and financial benefits offered.
  • Opportunity for travel aboard Disney Cruise Line vessels.
  • Exposure to high-profile theatrical productions.
  • Develop skills in a unique entertainment environment.
  • Potential for career advancement within Disney's entertainment sector.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Production Supervisor

Req ID:


Job Description:

Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for organizing, coordinating, operating and scheduling of all rehearsals for multiple casts.

Responsibilities:

  • Creates and maintains daily rehearsal, fittings and crossover schedules - partnering with shoreside and shipboard teams.
  • Manages all in studio rehearsals and breaks keeping room focused and on schedule.
  • Manages Contract Riders for designated cast.
  • Conducts meetings, presentations, reviews, briefs with cast leadership teams regarding creative, technical and operational procedures.
  • Partners with Resident Director and Creative Team in identifying the cast leadership team.
  • Conducts informational meetings with cast regarding shipboard procedures.
  • Timely communication of informational updates.
  • Manages scripts, scores and music changes.
  • Maintains and updates "rehearsal/calling script" for each show with all the technical cues, including notes on lighting, sound, props, scenic, and special effects as well as blocking and production notes.
  • Responsible for managing all rehearsal props, set pieces and overall organization of studios.
  • Reports and monitors the Cast re compliance for Company policies and performance expectations.
  • Ensures positive and productive interactions exist amongst cast.
  • Deliver or ensure delivery of all HR related courses.
  • Ensures rehearsal space is set for all rehearsals.
  • Responsible for the coordination of all stunt rehearsals & logistics.
  • Required to travel to the ship for technical rehearsals and or run of show for 2 - 3 weeks at a time.
  • Agreeable to all maritime sailing and seafarer guidelines, requirements and regulations, including the possibility of sailing onboard the DCL ships with status as "crew" and assigned to the crew manifest.


Qualifications:

  • Post-Secondary education or equivalent experience in entertainment stage management or production / theatre related position.
  • 4+ years' experience in an entertainment management/production support role.
  • Stage Management experience and proven experience with calling automation cues; including scenic, lifts, performer flying, pyro, follow spots, and audio (show control) are required.
  • Due to the nature of work performed aboard Disney Cruise Line vessels operating in U.S. territorial waters, candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain U.S. work authorization.
  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to assess and manage competing and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Computer proficiency - Excel, Word, Outlook and Keynote. (nice to have but not necessary)
  • Demonstrated scheduling, management and leadership skills.
  • Musical Theatre experience considered an asset.
  • Experience and understanding of Disney Character & Theatrical operations considered an asset.


The hiring range for this position in Ontario, Canada is C$70,700 to C$94,800 CAD per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:
DCL Shoreside

Job Posting Primary Business:
DCL Entertainment

Primary Job Posting Category:
Entertainment-Entertainment Mgmt

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Toronto, ON, Canada

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-07-15

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows. Using the company's portfolio of brands to differentiate our content, services, and consumer products, Walt Disney seeks to develop creative, innovative, and profitable entertainment experiences and related products.

The Walt Disney Company Careers

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Learn more about The Walt Disney Company
Size
190,000 employees
Market Cap
$155.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.9 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+3.9%
Revenue
$60.7 billion
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