Young Performer Supervisor

  • Contract / Stipend
  • Chicago
  • October 31, 2023

Drury Lane Theatre

Drury Lane Theatre seeks a Young Performer Supervisor (YPS) to work with the Stage Management
team and Company Management on our production of A Christmas Carol & Fiddler on the Roof. The YPS
will be essential member of the company who will be responsible for the care of the children’s cast
throughout rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and all performances.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Young Performer Supervisor –
 Responsible for the supervision, welfare, and management of all Young Performers at all times.
 Provide supervision during meal breaks.
 Meet Young Performers in the lobby/stage door when dropped off, and deliver them to their
parents at the end of rehearsal/performances.
 Escort Young Performers to and from the stage for all entrances and exits.
 Communicate with Parents/Guardians and Stage Management to ensure that the needs of the
Young Performers are met.
 Assist the Young Performers with the tracking of blocking and choreography and the learning
lines and/or music as necessary.
 Abide by all rules and regulations put forth by Drury Lane Theatre.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
 Previous experience working with children
 Stage Management and/or Teaching Experience beneficial
 Understanding of theatrical rehearsal procedures, and performance etiquette
 A background check will be required

ADDITIONAL:
Drury Lane Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without
regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status,
sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Drury Lane Theatre requires proof of full vaccination and booster (when eligible) for employment.
Exemptions due to medical or closely held religious beliefs will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Instructions to Apply:

To Apply, email resume and letter of intent listing experience working with youth, preferably in theatre to Company Manager, Samantha Tink at s.tink@drurylane.com

To apply for this job email your details to S.tink@drurylane.com

Pay Rate/Range*: $18/hr for Rehearsals, $70 per performance