Stage Manager

Governors State University’s Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Stage Manager for its upcoming spring dance production of All That Jazz.

General Show Information

- Auditions will occur on September 4th with rehearsals starting on Monday, September 8th, 2025.

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

- Performance dates: March 5 March 7, 2026, in The Center for Performing Arts.

- More about the show: https://www.govst.edu/TAPSAllT...

Stage Manager Responsibilities

- Attend rehearsals starting in January 2026, techs, and performances

- Set up and break down the rehearsal space

- Notate blocking and keep an organized promptbook

- Prepare and update all run of show paperwork

- Create and share rehearsal calls in collaboration with the Dance Artistic Director

- Maintain and share detailed rehearsal reports

- 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 in dance

- Local to the Chicagoland area

- Ability to travel to the Governors State campus

- Ability to attend all designated 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 $1,200.

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...