Stage Manager: World Premiere Mime/Movement

Theater Unspeakable; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Theater Unspeakable in Chicago, IL, seeks a highly organized Stage Manager for the world premiere Mime or Nothing. Rehearsals are in January 2027 with daytime hours, and performances run through February 2027, Thursdays–Saturdays evenings and Sunday matinees.

The role requires calm leadership, precise cueing, and strong collaboration with the director and designers. Ideal candidates will bring prior stage management experience in varied settings, excellent communication, and the stamina to

Qualifications

• Previous stage management experience in professional, educational, or independent theater.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working with technically complex productions with cue coordination.
• Ability to remain focused and responsive in a live performance environment.
• Experience with devised/theater movement-based or new-work development is a plus.
• Collaborative approach and interest in supporting an original production.

Responsibilities

• Attend and stage manage rehearsals several days per week in January with notes and docs.
• Collaborate with director, performer, and design team on development notes.
• Document and track lighting, sound, and projection cue integration.
• Call technical cues and maintain show execution across performances.
• Coordinate backstage activities and communicate needs to teams.
• Maintain production integrity across performances and assist with demands of the show.
• Communicate scheduling updates and production concerns clearly and promptly.

Skills

Stage management

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Live theatre

Job description

Theater Unspeakable in Chicago, IL, seeks a highly organized Stage Manager for the world premiere Mime or Nothing. Rehearsals are in January 2027 with daytime hours, and performances run through February 2027, Thursdays–Saturdays evenings and Sunday matinees.

The role requires calm leadership, precise cueing, and strong collaboration with the director and designers. Ideal candidates will bring prior stage management experience in varied settings, excellent communication, and the stamina to