Stage Manager

Governors State University’s Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Stage Manager for its upcoming fall production of Re-Writing the Declaration, a devised and audience participatory play.

General Show Information

• Auditions will occur on September 9th and 11th with rehearsals starting on September 14, 2024.

• All rehearsals will occur on the Governors State campus in Chicago’s south suburbs.

• Performance dates: November 1 – 3, 2024

• More about the show: https://www.govst.edu/TAPSDecl...

Stage Manager Responsibilities

• Attend auditions, rehearsals, techs, and performances

• Set up and break down the rehearsal space

• Document, notate, and record devised material/content as the show is built

• Notate blocking and keep an organized promptbook

• Prepare and update all run of show paperwork

• Create and share rehearsal calls in collaboration with the Director

• Maintain and share detailed rehearsal reports

• Run rehearsals in the absence of the director

• Assure performers and crew are on site when needed

• Call the show during technical rehearsals and performances

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Duties in collaboration with the Production Manager

• Create and implement a tech week schedule

• Collect forms and information from cast and crew

• Organize and execute strike

Qualifications

• Proven Stage Management experience

• Ability to travel to the Governors State campus

• Ability to attend all auditions, rehearsals, techs, and performances

• Able to carry out all duties in a timely manner, with a positive attitude

• Good organizational skills

The salary for this position is $2,700.00. If interested, send a resume, cover letter, and two references to the Production Manager, Staci Corum, at scorum@govst.edu

* For more information about GSU’s TAPS program, visit: https://www.govst.edu/taps/ or https://www.facebook.com/TAPSG...