Black Ensemble Theater 2026-27 Season Equity Stage Managers - Black Ensemble Theater Auditions

Black Ensemble Theater 2026-27 Season - Stage Manager Submissions

Black Ensemble Theater | Chicago, IL

CONTRACT

PERSONNEL

• Jackie Taylor — Founder & CEO
• Daryl Brooks — Producing Managing Director
• Caren Blackmore — Casting Liaison

$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.

SEEKING

OTHER DATES

Equity Stage Managers for Black Ensemble Theater's 2026–27 season. See breakdown for production-specific dates.

OTHER

All Stage Managerial positions are currently filled. Please submit for future consideration.
www.blackensemble.org

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

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

SUBMIT TO

carenblackmore@blackensemble.org

BREAKDOWN

Muddy Waters (The Hoochie Coochie Man)

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

You Can’t Fake The Funk (A Journey Through Funk Music)

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

The Other Cinderella

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