Black Ensemble Theater | Chicago, IL
$861.60 weekly minimum (tier 4) — Stage Manager
$789.80 weekly minimum (tier 4) — Assistant Stage Manager
See breakdown for production-specific Stage Manager personnel.
Equity Stage Managers for Black Ensemble Theater's 2026–27 season. See breakdown for production-specific dates.
All Stage Managerial positions are currently filled. Please submit for future consideration.
www.blackensemble.org
Please submit your resume and cover letter for future consideration.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
Deadline: 02/18/2026
carenblackmore@blackensemble.org
Historical celebration of one of the Blues’ greatest.
Written by Jackie Taylor
Directed by Daryl Brooks
First rehearsal: May 11
Tech begins: June 2
Preview: June 6, 7, 12, 13
Open: June 14
Close: July 26
A flashback journey with Dr. Funk to honor some of the most memorable music in FUNK.
Written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks
First rehearsal: August 11
Tech begins: Sept. 8
Preview: Sept. 5, 6, 11, 12
Open: Sept. 13
Close: Oct. 25
Cinderella is from the projects, the Stepmamma works at the Post Office, the Brothers are from the Hood, and the Fairygodmamma hails from Jamaica! At the helm of the Kingdom of Other is the King and the Queen and everybody — even Dorothy — has soul.
Written and directed by Jackie Taylor
First rehearsal: November 3
Tech begins: Dec. 8
Preview: Dec. 12, 13, 18, 19
Open: Dec. 20
Close: Jan. 24
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