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The Little Theatre On The Square
Sullivan, IL
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 03/01/11

Job Dates

2010 Fall/ Winter Season

Pay

$50 per week

Administrative Internship

The Little Theatre On The Square is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, self-starter to serve as an administrative assistant for the 2010 fall/ winter season. Duties include but are not limited to

Assisting in all areas of administration from scheduling Artistic Director and Executive Director’s daily schedules, and booking travel arrangements
Assisting ...

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Michaella McCoy

Artistic Associate/ Production Stage Manager

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http://www.thelittletheatre.org

(217) 728-2065

Business Address

PO Box 288

Sullivan, IL 61951

Posted: 09/01/2010 14:52:45 EST

Last Updated: 09/01/2010 19:00 EST

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Zombies Attack Chicago
Chicago, IL
LAST MINUTE | Production House

Expires: 03/03/11

Job Dates

ASAP-November 6th

Pay

small stipend + ticket kickback bonus

Zombies Attack Chicago, the cultural phenomenon in it's 3rd hit year, is looking to hire an artistic professional with a personal interest in zombie/horror films for a PRODUCTION MANAGER, duties include, but are not limited to:
creating a rehearsal schedule with the director; keeping rehearsals efficient and on-time; working with the Assistant Director to take rehearsal, blocking, and fight choreography notes; running technical rehearsals; helping pre-set props/special fx; giving actors call-times before each show; taking money at the door (maybe); running lights and DVD player during show; organizing post-show cleanup, and acting as an advocate for the actors.


Contact

Zack Geoffroy

Producer

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Business Address

4437 N. Broadway Ave

Chicago, IL 60613

Posted: 08/31/2010 23:17:39 EST

Last Updated: 09/01/2010 03:00 EST

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The Building Stage
Chicago, IL
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 09/10/10

Job Dates

09/07/10 - 10/31/10

Pay

$800 flat fee

Stage Manager needed for original ensemble show "The Franklin Expedition" at The Building Stage. Entering late in the creation process, with just enough time to learn the show in its final weeks of creation and tech. Rehearsals are weekday evenings and weekend days. Previews on 9/25 and 9/26. Opening 9/27.
Performances ...

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Blake Montgomery

Artistic Director

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http://www.buildingstage.com

Business Address

1044 W. Kinzie Street

Chicago, IL 60642

Posted: 08/31/2010 19:04:00 EST

Last Updated: 09/01/2010 00:12 EST

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The Building Stage
Chicago, IL
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 09/15/10

Job Dates

09/03/10 - 09/28/10

Pay

$1000 flat fee

Costume Designer needed for original ensemble creation, "The Franklin Expedition." The Building Stage (company) at The Building Stage (venue). A post-modern, poetic clown show pretending to be a historical drama. Five performers/ten characters to costume. Decent budget, limited time.

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Blake Montgomery

Artistic Director

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http://www.buildingstage.com

Business Address

1044 W. Kinzie Street

Chicago, IL 60642

Posted: 08/31/2010 18:54:00 EST

Last Updated: 09/01/2010 00:12 EST

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The Building Stage
Chicago, IL
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 09/15/10

Job Dates

09/13/10 - 09/28/10

Pay

$800 flat fee

Lighting Designer needed for original ensemble work "The Franklin Expedition." The Building Stage (company) at The Building Stage (venue). Previews on 9/25 and 9/26, opening on 9/28. Some budget for electricians/me. Limited budget for expendables/rentals in addition to Building Stage lighting inventory.

Contact

Blake Montgomery

Artistic Director

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http://www.buildingstage.com

Business Address

1044 W. Kinzie Street

Chicago, IL 60642

Posted: 08/31/2010 18:46:00 EST

Last Updated: 09/01/2010 00:13 EST

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Writers' Theatre
Glencoe, IL

Expires: 06/01/11

Job Dates

Per show basis, 5 shows this season

Pay

Competitive per show

Writers Theatre is accepting resume applications for Properties Designers for the remainder of its 2010-2011 season. This is an ongoing opening filled on a per show basis. Designer is responsible for envisioning all props in a show, as well as shopping for, creating, and modifying all props as needed. Designer is also responsible for providing rehearsal props out of storage as needed. ...

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Andrew Porter

Assistant Production Manager

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http://www.writerstheatre.org/

(847) 242-6001

Fax: (847) 242-6011

Business Address

376 Park Ave.

Glencoe, IL 60022

Posted: 08/31/2010 16:47:40 EST

Last Updated: 08/31/2010 21:00 EST

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Writers' Theatre
Glencoe, IL
EDUCATION | TOUR

Expires: 12/28/10

Job Dates

12/21/10 - 02/27/11

Pay

Minimum $300 per week

Writers' Theatre is seeking an AEA Stage Manager for our school tour of "MLK Project: The Fight For Civil Rights." Production performs in Chicago area schools. Base salary for rehearsal and run weeks is $300.00. During run weeks with more than 2 performances per week $50.00 will be paid for each additional performance. ...

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Andrew Porter

Assistant Production Manager

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http://www.writerstheatre.org/

(847) 242-6001

Fax: (847) 242-6011

Business Address

376 Park Ave.

Glencoe, IL 60022

Posted: 08/31/2010 16:16:44 EST

Last Updated: 08/31/2010 21:00 EST

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Congo Square Theatre Company
Chicago, IL

Expires: 03/03/11

Job Dates

October 26- December 31, 2010

Pay

1000.00

Works with Director/Production team to gather and execute all properties and set decorations for our production of Black Nativity. Responsible for all rehearsal props requested by Director or Stage Management. Works with Stage Management to develop running prop lists (already created) and insure smooth flow of properties during performances. Attends production meetings, design meetings, and other meetings as scheduled by the Production Manager (PM), Production Stage Manager (PSM), or Technical Attends Producer’s Run. ...

Contact

Daniel Bryant

Producing Artistic Director

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http://congosquaretheatre.org

(773) 296-1108

Business Address

2936 N. Southport Avenue

Suite 210

Chicago, IL 60657

Venue Address

Goodman Theatre

170 N. Dearborn

Chicago, IL 60601

Posted: 08/31/2010 15:43:00 EST

Last Updated: 08/31/2010 19:00 EST

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Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 03/03/11

Job Dates

Early Sept - Oct 31st (Ext Nov 7th)

Pay

Contact for Details

Posting Date: August 26th, 2010

Job Title: Wardrobe Overhire for Candide

Reports to: Wardrobe Supervisor

Dates: Early Sept – Oct 31st, 2010

WARDROBE OVERHIRE POSITIONS
Goodman Theatre seeks additional wardrobe overhire.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Attend ...

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Production Jobs

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Business Address

170 N. Dearborn

Chicago, IL 606013205

Posted: 08/31/2010 10:16:42 EST

Last Updated: 08/31/2010 15:00 EST

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Steep Theatre Company
Chicago, IL

Expires: 10/01/10

Job Dates

10/01/10 - 02/26/11

Pay

$350 flat fee

steep theatre company seeks an experienced props designer for their upcoming production of:

LAKEBOAT
by david mamet
directed by g. j. cederquist

designs due: november 1, 2010
first rehearsal: november 15
tech: january 7-12, 2011
previews: january 13-15
opening: january 20 (thurs, fri, sat performances)
closing: february 26
(extension ...

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George Cederquist

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http://www.steeptheatre.com

Business Address

1115 W Berwyn

Chicago, IL 60640

Posted: 08/29/2010 12:00:00 EST

Last Updated: 08/28/2010 22:35 EST

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Blue Man Group Chicago
Chicago, IL

Expires: 06/30/11

Job Dates

November 2010-June 2011

Pay

Depends on experience

Blue Man Group Chicago is seeking a temporary part-time video engineer. This is a part-time run crew position whose responsibilities include performing all video duties during show preset and the performance. Interested candidates should have considerable training and experience with live event video operations, equipment and troubleshooting. Experience with PlaybackPro is a plus. ...

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Mary Grisolano

Resident General Manager

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http://www.blueman.com/

(773) 348-5996

Fax: (773) 348-7365

Business Address

3133 N Halsted

Chicago, IL 60657

Posted: 08/28/2010 18:14:42 EST

Last Updated: 08/28/2010 23:00 EST

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Blue Man Group Chicago
Chicago, IL

Expires: 06/30/11

Job Dates

November 2010-June 2011

Pay

Depends on experience

Blue Man Group Chicago is seeking to temporarily fill a part-time fly man crew position. This is a backstage run crew position whose responsibilities include performing all crew duties during preset and performance, some prop handling, and running rail cues. Qualified candidates should posses advanced knowledge of technical theatre with an emphasis on scenic carpentry and rigging. ...

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Mary Grisolano

Resident General Manager

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http://www.blueman.com/

(773) 348-5996

Fax: (773) 348-7365

Business Address

3133 N Halsted

Chicago, IL 60657

Posted: 08/28/2010 18:11:52 EST

Last Updated: 08/28/2010 23:00 EST

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Blue Man Group Chicago
Chicago, IL
INTERNSHIP

Expires: 06/30/11

Job Dates

December 2010 - June 2011

Pay

Depends on experience biweekly

Blue Man Group Chicago is seeking a part-time carpentry intern. This is an excellent opportunity to get hands on experience with the inner workings of a long running production. It is a paid internship (course credit is not available). The carpentry intern will assist the full-time carpentry supervisor in the day-to-day construction, painting, and maintenance of the production’s scenery and props both on stage and front of house. ...

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Mary Grisolano

Resident General Manager

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http://www.blueman.com/

(773) 348-5996

Fax: (773) 348-7365

Business Address

3133 N Halsted

Chicago, IL 60657

Posted: 08/28/2010 18:09:15 EST

Last Updated: 08/28/2010 23:00 EST

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The International Bedlam Society
Chicago, IL

Expires: 09/24/10

Job Dates

09/07/10 - 12/19/10

Pay

$50 per show

The International Bedlam Society is seeking a stage manager and assistant stage manager for the run of the International Bedlam Society Asylum Variety Show. Each TIBSAVS features sketch, audience interactive games, musicians, comedians, burlesque, and more.

SM + ASM will report to the Director and the Producer. SM + ASM will share responsibility for running rehearsals, tracking props + costumes, and calling cues for performances (light, sound, projection).


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Lauren Shufelt

Assistant Producer

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http://www.myfacesterfriendbookspace.com/

Business Address

1837 S. Halsted St.

Chicago, IL 60616

Posted: 08/26/2010 00:21:31 EST

Last Updated: 08/26/2010 05:00 EST

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Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL

Expires: 02/25/11

Job Dates

10/12/10 - 11/14/10 ext 11/21/10

Pay

Contact for Details

August 25, 2010

PLEASE POST

JOB TITLE: SEAGULL STAGE CREW

REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION/ STAGE MANAGEMENT

DATES : 10/12/10 – 11/14/2010 possible extension to 11/21/2010


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Running and maintaining props for each performance.
• Communicating prop needs with stage management and prop master.
• Attend ...

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Production Jobs

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Business Address

170 N. Dearborn

Chicago, IL 606013205

Posted: 08/25/2010 18:06:00 EST

Last Updated: 08/26/2010 12:55 EST

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Goodman Theatre
Chicago, IL

Expires: 02/25/11

Job Dates

Mid Oct - Dec 31st

Pay

Contact for Details

Goodman Theatre
Position Available


POSTED: 8/25/2010

JOB TITLE: Young Performer Supervisor for A Christmas Carol

REPORTS TO: Stage Management/Production Office

START DATE: Oct 19th – Dec 31st 2010

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY:
• Responsible for the supervision, welfare, and management of all Young Performers (16 years and younger) at all times
• Provide ...

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Production Jobs

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Business Address

170 N. Dearborn

Chicago, IL 606013205

Posted: 08/25/2010 18:01:05 EST

Last Updated: 08/25/2010 23:00 EST

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Beverly Arts Center
Chicago, IL
LAST MINUTE | EDUCATION

Expires: 09/03/10

Job Dates

09/06/10 - 06/03/11

Pay

$10,000 flat fee, paid in installments biweekly

In-School Music Instructor for K-8 in South Holland, IL.
+middot; Description: Work with class once per week to teach basic music theory and prepare students for two annual performances (one Winter, one Spring). While this is not our toughest school, it is a challenging position in terms of classroom management and student interest—especially the upper grades. ...

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Emily Dugan

Artistic Director, School of The Arts

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http://www.beverlyartcenter.org

(773) 445-3838

Fax: (773) 445-0386

Business Address

2407 W. 111th St.

Chicago, IL 60655

Posted: 08/25/2010 11:34:42 EST

Last Updated: 08/25/2010 15:00 EST

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Kit + Kaboodle Theatricals
chicago, IL
LAST MINUTE

Expires: 09/22/10

Job Dates

Sept. 13 - Oct.1

Pay

$600 Stipend/$500 Stipend per show

i am td for "McMeekins Finds Out". i need a master carpenter and assistant carpenter. dates are Sept 13-17, 20-24 for building..8 hr days with nights free. load in is sept 27 to oct 1. day time hrs as well. $600 for master carpenter, $500 for assistant carp. Part of the set is installing a garage door. ...

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Erica Burger

Technicial Director

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http://www.myspace.com/tevildolighting

(630) 336-3609

Business Address

3744 W leland ave

chicago, IL 60625

Posted: 08/25/2010 09:40:30 EST

Last Updated: 08/25/2010 13:00 EST

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Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres
Nappanee, IN
LAST MINUTE | INTERNSHIP

Expires: 02/24/11

Job Dates

through January 1st 2011

Pay

$150 plus Housing per week

The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres, Indiana's only professional repertory theatre is currently seeking a ASM/Tech Intern who would help oversee Backstage, Wardrobe Repairs, and Props. The internship would run through January 1st 2011

Shows include Annie Get Your Gun in rep with Plain + Fancy, The Foreigner, and Cinderella in rep with Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings. ...

Contact

Philip Richard II

Production Stage Manager

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http://www.AmishAcres.com

Business Address

1600 W Market St

Nappanee, IN 46650

Posted: 08/24/2010 12:57:00 EST

Last Updated: 08/24/2010 17:00 EST

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Broadway Costumes, Inc.
Chicago, IL
Production House

Expires: 10/01/10

Job Dates

full time permanent

Pay

$12.00 per hour plus overtime per hour

Job includes talking to clients, including masquerade and filling orders (from existing stock) from a single unit to a full show. Checking in rental returns and stocking returns. Other projects occur as neccessary. Must be able to Multi-task! People skills essential, retail sales experience and workroom skills helpful. Full time permanent with benifits. ...

Contact

Robert Schramm

President

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http://www.broadwaycostumes.com

(312) 829-6400

Fax: (312) 829-8621

Business Address

1100 W.Cermak Road

Chicago, IL 60608

Posted: 08/23/2010 00:00:00 EST

Last Updated: 08/23/2010 15:05 EST

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