LIGHTING DESIGN – BEFORE WE ARE HISTORY

Open Space Arts; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 450 - 550; Full time

Job summary

Open Space Arts in Chicago seeks a lighting designer for BEFORE WE ARE HISTORY, a fall series examining the early AIDS crisis. You will develop a flexible lighting concept across three programs and craft distinct looks for each piece.

Performances are at Open Space Arts, 1411 W. Wilson Ave. Rehearsals and tech are scheduled prior to performances; total compensation is $500.

Qualifications

• Theatrical lighting design experience required.
• Ability to craft flexible cues across multiple pieces.

Responsibilities

• Develop lighting concepts for three programs in the series.
• Create cues and plots that suit each piece and director's vision.
• Coordinate with directors and production team during tech rehearsals.

Skills

Lighting design

Theater lighting

Job description

LIGHTING DESIGNER NEEDED — Open Space Arts

Open Space Arts is looking for a lighting designer for BEFORE WE ARE HISTORY, our fall series examining the early years of the AIDS crisis.

The project includes three programs in our intimate Uptown storefront:

ONE / BLOOD SPILL — Oct. 23–25
ONE by Jeff Hagedorn, directed by Rory Brady, on a double bill with BLOOD SPILL by Lee Raines, directed by Byron Stewart.

JERKER — Oct. 29–Nov. 2 & Nov. 5–8
Created and performed by Joshua Bowen and Jason Bowen.

A QUIET END — Nov. 3
Staged reading of Robin Swados’ play. Director TBA.

We’re looking for someone who can create a flexible lighting design that works across the series, with individual looks and cues for each piece.

Total compensation: $500.

Performances at Open Space Arts, 1411 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago.