Stage Manager – Chicago

The hit comedy, DRUNK SHAKESPEARE, is hiring a Stage Manager in Chicago! We are looking for savvy professionals to join our team of multi‑talented stage management support staff. We foster an incredibly fun environment in the style of a secret society & speakeasy. We strive to provide patrons with a unique and memorable experience. This is an opportunity to be part of an incredible experience.

Candidates must have weekend and holiday availability.

The Stage Manager will help build the rehearsal schedule, create the show calling script and note actors for deviation from direction once the show is open to ensure quality remains stable.

While we look for candidates with backgrounds in theatre production, from pre‑show like setting props and tech checks, to show duties such as running cues, wardrobe changes, directly interfacing with patrons and scheduling other staff. Management experience is highly preferred and creative experience in the theatre industry is a plus, as well as passion for the industry and a fast‑paced production environment with many moving parts.

All employees must be 21+ and vaccinated against COVID‑19.

This is a Full Time role lasting from August 10‑January 3, to be compensated via salary.

Drunk Shakespeare is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and promotes equal employment opportunity designed to foster a positive model of inclusion. As such, Drunk Shakespeare encourages applicants of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, veteran status, family status, and ages, as well as people experiencing disabilities, to apply for consideration.