Assistant Stage Manager/Wardrobe

Theater Wit; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Theater Wit in Chicago is seeking an experienced Assistant Stage Manager/Wardrobe for the 2026 production of “Who’s Holiday.” The role requires participation in tech, previews, and performances, with independent and collaborative work across the production team. Applicants must provide their own transportation and be available for day rehearsals during the week and weekends.

Responsibilities include supporting the Stage Manager, tracking blocking and props, costume care and repairs, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Experienced in stage management for theatre productions.
• Familiar with wardrobe duties and costume coordination.

Responsibilities

• Attend tech, previews, and performances and support the Stage Manager.
• Collaborate with Artistic Team and Production Management to stay organized.
• Assist Director and team with rehearsal process, blocking, props, and costumes; maintain a productive rehearsal atmosphere.
• Run and maintain crew tracking, operate rigging and scene changes, and handle costume care.

Skills

Assistant Stage Manager

Wardrobe

Job description

THE COMPANY:

We are a theater company within a building, within a community, within a world.
As a production company, Theater Wit is the premier smart art theater in Chicago, producing humorous, challenging, and intelligent plays that speak with a vibrant and contemporary theatrical voice.
As an institution, Theater Wit seeks to be the hub of the Chicago neighborhood theater scene. In our three spaces, we bring together Chicago’s best storefront theater companies. Here you will find a smorgasbord of excellent productions, see the work of a parade of talented artists, and mingle with audiences from all over Chicago.

SUMMARY:

Theater Wit seeks experienced Assistant Stage Manager/Wardrobe to join our team for our 2026 production of “Who’s Holiday”. This is a 1 hour and 5 minute show returning for its 6th year. Applicants must have professional experience and are required to provide their own transportation. Applicants are required to be available for day rehearsals during the week and during the weekend.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attending Tech, previews, and performances.
• Work closely with the Stage Manager, Artistic Team, and Production Management to provide organization throughout the production.
• Working with the Director, Production Manager and Actors throughout the rehearsal process to help create a welcoming and productive atmosphere for the rehearsal team. This may include tracking blocking, costumes and props, setting up the space, costume care, being on book for actors, running lines, and other capacities.
• The ability to work independently and in a collaborative, dialectical manner
• Run and maintain a crew track during the show. That may include setting/moving and striking props.
• Operating rigging and scene change equipment.
• Manage and maintain any costume needs including stitching and repairs during the performance run.
• Be responsible for all laundering and dry cleaning of costumes as determined by the Costume Designer and Producer.
• Be responsible for maintaining the costume design throughout the run.
• Attend all put-in rehearsals as scheduled by the Producer.
• Provide wig maintenance as needed during the run.
• Lead the strike of costumes used in conjunction with the Production including final laundry, dry cleaning and return to stock.

KEY DATES:

Tech: Tuesday, November 24th, 2026 and Wednesday, November 25th, 2026
Opening: Friday, November 27th, 2026
Regular Run of Show: Performances each week very up to 8 performances a week. There will not be performances on 24th & 25th of December
Closing: Sunday, December 27th, 2026