Stage Manager for The Conductors, an outdoor play for children
Kerfuffle is seeking a stage manager for our remounted production of The Conductors, to be performed in 8 parks as a part of Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks. The Conductors is a 45-minute nonverbal play for very young children under 6 years old. Themed around community, trains and treasure, it features live music and audience participation. Rehearsals are scheduled to begin on August 7 and will take place outdoors in Rogers Park/Edgewater. The show opens Wednesday, August 31 and runs through Saturday, September 3.
Rehearsal Schedule:
Sunday, August 7: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Monday, August 8: 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday, August 10: 3:30pm-6:30pm
Saturday, August 14: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Monday, Aug 15: 3:30pm-6:30pm
Tuesday, Aug 16: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Friday August 19: 6:00-9:00pm
Monday August 22: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Tuesday August 23: 3:30pm-6:30pm
Performance Schedule:
Wednesday, August 24 - 11:00am
Robichaux Park
9247 S Eggleston Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
Thursday, August 25 - 11:00am
Lowe Playground Park
5203 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Friday, August 26 - 11:00am
Hermosa Park
2240 N Kilbourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Saturday, August 27 - 11:00am
Walsh Playground Park
1722 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Wednesday, August 31 - 6:00pm
Triangle Park
1750 W Juneway Terrace, Chicago, IL 60626
Thursday, September 1 - 11:00am
Buena Circle Playlot Park
1049 W Buena Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Friday, September 2 - 11:00am
Hadiya Pendleton Playlot Park
4345 S Calumet Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Saturday, September 3 - 11:00am
Pullman Playlot Park
11101 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Chicago, IL 60628
Rain Dates:
Saturday, August 27: 4:00pm
Wednesday, August 31: 11:00am
Saturday, September 3: 4:00pm
Since the show is being remounted with the original cast, the rehearsal schedule is truncated. The stage manager will be required to arrive at each park 90 minutes ahead of performance time and will lead the cast in the set up/breakdown process of the show’s production elements before and after every performance. The ideal candidate will have a driver’s license (car not necessary). Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster is required for all team members.
Kerfuffle is one of three theatre companies in the United States that creates work exclusively for children under 6 years old. Ideal candidates enjoy being around children and creating joyful experiences for families! Check out https://www.kerfuffletvy.com/theconductors for more info about the show!
Payment: $550 stipend + $50 travel stipend
To apply, email your resume and a short paragraph on why you’re interested to Ashley Laverty, Artistic Director, at kerfuffletvy@gmail.com.
