Assistant Director on Boy My Greatness

  • Part Time
  • Chicago
  • April 4, 2026

Website The Village Theater

It takes a village.

The Village Theater is producing the Chicago premiere of Boy My Greatness by Zoe Senese-Grossberg directed by Emily Newmark. Applications for assistant director are now open!

Reports To: Director

Overview:

The Assistant Director supports the Director during rehearsals and the production process, helping ensure the artistic vision of the show is effectively carried out in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Attend all rehearsals and assist with rehearsal management
  • Attend tech, previews, opening night, understudy run, and strike
  • Take occasional blocking notes
  • Support actors and communicate director’s notes to them
  • Collaborate with the Stage Manager and production team to communicate director’s notes
  • Lead understudy rehearsals

Qualifications:

  • Interest or experience in directing, acting, or theater production
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends

Dates:

  • Rehearsals begin mid/late September
  • Tech Nov 5th-9th
  • Previews Nov 11th and 12th
  • Performances Nov 13th- Nov 23rd
  • Strike tbd
Instructions to Apply:

Please email your resume to villagetheaterchi@gmail.com. Include a short note telling us why you’re interested in joining this production and what excites you most about this role! Please submit your application by April 4th to be considered.

To apply for this job email your details to villagetheaterchi@gmail.com

Pay Rate/Range*: $300 Stipend
Organization Email Contact: villagetheaterchi@gmail.com