Stage Manager

Governors State University’s Theatre and Performance Studies program is seeking a Stage Manager for its upcoming fall production of Re-Writing the Declaration, a devised and audience participatory play. 

General Show Information 

• Auditions will occur on September 9th and 11th with rehearsals starting on September 14, 2024. 
• All rehearsals will occur on the Governors State campus in Chicago’s south suburbs. 
• Performance dates: November 1 – 3, 2024 
• More about the show here

Stage Manager Responsibilities 

• Attend auditions, rehearsals, techs, and performances 
• Set up and break down the rehearsal space 
• Document, notate, and record devised material/content as the show is built 
• Notate blocking and keep an organized promptbook 
• Prepare and update all run of show paperwork 
• Create and share rehearsal calls in collaboration with the Director 
• Maintain and share detailed rehearsal reports 
• Run rehearsals in the absence of the director 
• Assure performers and crew are on site when needed 
• Call the show during technical rehearsals and performances 
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned 

Duties in collaboration with the Production Manager 

• Create and implement a tech week schedule 
• Collect forms and information from cast and crew 
• Organize and execute strike 

Qualifications 

• Proven Stage Management experience 
• Ability to travel to the Governors State campus 
• Ability to attend all auditions, rehearsals, techs, and performances 
• Able to carry out all duties in a timely manner, with a positive attitude 
• Good organizational skills

If interested, send a resume, cover letter, and two references to the Production Manager, Staci Corum, at scorum@govst.edu

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