Props Coordinator

Governors State University’s Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Props Coordinator for its upcoming spring production of By The Way, Meet Vera Stark by Lynn Nottage. 

General Show Information 

• Auditions will occur on February 2nd and 3rd with rehearsals starting on Saturday, February 7th, 2026. 
• All rehearsals will occur on the Governors State campus in Chicago’s south suburbs. 
• Performance dates: April 9-12, 2026, in Governors State University’s Sherman Hall 
• More about the show: https://www.govst.edu/TAPSVeraStark/ 

Props Coordinator Responsibilities 

• Build or source props pieces for TAPS’s production of By The Way, Meet Vera Stark 
• Collaboratively work with the production team 
• Keep impeccable financial paperwork and receipts 
• Provide rehearsal props to the Stage Manager 
• Adhere to the production deadlines 
• Manage prop inventory during the production 
• Work professionally with student crew members 
• Prepare and update prop 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 Props experience 
• Local to the Chicagoland area 
• Ability to travel to the Governors State campus 
• Ability to attend all production meetings, design meetings, and tech. 
• Able to carry out all duties in a timely manner, with a positive attitude 
• Good time management and budgetary skills 

The salary for this position is $1,100. If interested, send a resume, cover letter, and two references to the Production Manager, Staci Corum, at scorum@govst.edu 

* For more information about GSU’s TAPS program, visit: https://www.govst.edu/taps/ or https://www.facebook.com/TAPSGSU