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...