Production Manager

Hell in a Handbag Productions, Chicago’s leading Camp and Parody theatre company, seeks a Production Manager for I Promised Myself to Live Faster, a queer outer space adventure,  directed by JD Caudill, to be performed in the Chopin downstairs space at 1543 W. Division St. in Wicker Park. Rehearsals are at our space at 4335 N. Western Ave.

Candidates should have some experience, be highly organized and confident, with good communication skills. Duties include scheduling production meetings, communicating with executive producer, designers and director, to make sure the production stays on track, on time and on budget.

The Following dates prevail:

1.      The following dates prevail:

a.      Rehearsals at 4335 N. Western: Feb. 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28 Mar. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14,

b.      Load-in/Build*: Mar. 13, 14

c.      Tech and Dress rehearsal: Mar. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 (TBA)

d.      Previews: Mar. 23, 24, 25

e.      Opening: Mar. 26

f.       Performances: Mar. 30, 31, April, 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 (closing)

g.      Extension: Will be notified by April 19. Extension dates: May 4, 5, 6, 7

h.      Strike: Mar. 30- after show Extension strike: May 7-after show