Stage Manager

Oil Lamp Theater; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Oil Lamp Theater is seeking a Stage Manager for the It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. You’ll coordinate rehearsals, call cues, and oversee tech and dress rehearsals to ensure smooth performances.

Under Becca Holloway’s direction, you’ll oversee a 6-week run from 11/20/2026 to 12/27/2026, handling 35 performances and collaborating closely with designers, actors, and crew to deliver a polished production.

Qualifications

• Experience in stage management for live theater.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage show paperwork and cueing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rehearsals and performances.
• Call cues for all scenes and transitions.
• Maintain show paperwork and production calendar.

Skills

Stage management

Communication

Scheduling

Job description

Oil Lamp Theater is seeking a Stage Manager for our upcoming production of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Becca Holloway will direct.

KEY DATES:

First Rehearsal/Designer Presentations: Monday, October 12, 7:00pm

Rehearsals 10/12/2026-11/11/2026 (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 7-10pm, Saturdays 10-1pm)

Build/Pre-tech: 11/2/26-11/13/2026

TECH/DRESS/PREVIEWS:

Thursday, November 12, 7-10pm (pre-tech in the space)

Saturday, November 14, 10am-5pm (Tech)

Sunday, November 15, 10am-5pm (Tech)

Monday, November 16, 6-10:30pm (Dress)

Tuesday, November 17, 6-10:30pm (Dress) Photocall

Wednesday, November 18, 6-10:30pm (Dress)

Thursday, November 19, 7:30 pm (Dress)

Friday, November 20, 7:30 pm (PREVIEW)

Saturday, November 21, 3pm (PREVIEW)

Saturday, November 21, 7:30 pm (OPENING)

Wednesday, December 2, 6-10pm- Understudy Put In

Sunday, December 27, 3pm (CLOSING)

Strike: 12/27

Run: 11/20/2026-12/27/2026 (35 performances)