Stage Manager for Youth Playwrights Festival

Pegasus Theatre Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Theatre Chicago is seeking a Stage Manager for the 40th Young Playwrights Festival, a four-show program produced with three directors. The role involves running rehearsals, calling all performances, and coordinating with director(s) and backstage crew.

You will maintain daily rehearsal and performance reports, ensure a safe backstage environment, and oversee the assistant stage manager/run crew. Daytime availability for student matinees and a collaborative, theater-rich environment are

Qualifications

• Must be able to run rehearsals and call all performances.
• Coordinate with the Director(s) and all creative departments.
• Maintain daily rehearsal/performance reports for actors and crew.

Responsibilities

• Provide stage management support for the 40th YPF production.
• Call all performances and run light/sound/projections.
• Manage assistant stage manager/run crew and backstage operations.
• Maintain a safe, smooth backstage environment.

Skills

Stage management

Call performances

Collaboration with directors

Backstage safety

Tools

Lighting control

Sound control

Projections control

Job description

Pegasus Theatre Chicago is seeking a Stage Manager for the 40th Young Playwrights Festival, a four-show program produced with three directors. The role involves running rehearsals, calling all performances, and coordinating with director(s) and backstage crew.

You will maintain daily rehearsal and performance reports, ensure a safe backstage environment, and oversee the assistant stage manager/run crew. Daytime availability for student matinees and a collaborative, theater-rich environment are