Lighting Designer

Governors State University’s Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Lighting Designer for its upcoming spring dance production of Dream. 

General Show Information 

• All rehearsals will occur on the Governors State campus in Chicago’s south suburbs. 
• Performance dates: February 28 and March 1, 2025 
• Learn more about the show here.

Lighting Designer Responsibilities 

• Design the lighting for TAPS’s dance production of Dream 
• Create and implement a lighting plot with in-house lighting equipment per the design 
• Collaboratively work with the production team 
• Keep impeccable financial paperwork and receipts 
• Coordinate a focusing and cueing schedules with production staff 
• Adhere to the production deadlines 
• Program the board and troubleshoot during the production 
• Work professionally with student crew members 
• Prepare and update lighting paperwork 
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned 

Duties in collaboration with the Production Manager 

• Share documentation for archival records 
• Submit production financial records and receipts 

Qualifications 

• Proven dance Lighting Design experience 
• Ability to travel to the Governors State campus 
• Ability to attend all production meetings, design meetings, load-in, and tech. 
• Able to carry out all duties in a timely manner, with a positive attitude 
• Ability to communicate clearly and in a timely manner 
• Good time management and budgetary skills. 

If interested, send a resume, cover letter, and two references to the Production Manager, Staci Corum, at  

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