Floor Manager (Non-AEA)

  • Contract / Stipend
  • Part Time
  • Chicago

Website Court Theatre

The professional theatre of the University of Chicago

Court Theatre, a department of the University of Chicago in Hyde Park, is seeking candidates for Floor Manager for its upcoming production of OUT HERE by Leslie Buxbaum, David J. Levin, Erin McKeown.

The Floor Manager is an integral part of the stage management team. They serve as deck captain backstage and, with the oversight of the Equity ASM, manages all scene shifts, presetting and running of props, and assists with costume changes and special effects as necessary. Maintains a clean, orderly, safe, and professional workspace in all backstage areas during production runs, and oversees procurement of all perishables. Serves as second assistant stage manager during rehearsal weeks, helps prepare the backstage for tech rehearsals with running lights, carpet, safety taping, and prop shelves, and assists in the maintenance of the green room during run weeks.

Pertinent Information:

FM First Day            On or around Tue, Mar 3, 2026

First Rehearsal Event      Tue, Mar 10, 2026

First Tech                 Thu, Apr 2, 2026

First Preview           Fri, Apr 10, 2026

Opening                  Sat, Apr 18, 2026

Closing                    Sun, May 10, 2026

Ext 1 Closing            Sun, May 17, 2026

Use the following link to see a full position description:

https://uchicago.box.com/s/wqt825dwemnuwbamtsibxryg8vi0m9zn

Instructions to Apply:

Send resume and references to courttheatrehiring@gmail.com for consideration.

Include "Floor Manager" in the subject line.

To apply for this job please visit uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com.

Pay Rate/Range*: $22/hr